[NemoNeil]

Hi

First time coding and getting little stuck..

I searched forum and found that to add digital speed display i need to code this:
**** KOMBI - 3000 - BC_DIGITAL_V
**** Change it from nicht_aktiv to aktiv

Now i connect to Esys >> Connenct using F056 >> Select first option (non direct)

*** Connection Successful

Click Read Vehicle Order >> Save >> Click Read ECU >> Save

In the SVT section >> i find "BKOMBI" >> Select CAFD >> Read Coding Data >> the select >> Edit NCD

Now this is where i get stuck and cannot find "BC_DIGITAL_V"

I used the search function and nothing...

strange thing is that all the folders seem same or doesnt give me and clue to what each folder is...

Please someone shed some light

Picture of what i see
https://ibb.co/89fgsrV



THanks

[mrpingu]

Originally Posted by NemoNeil

Hi

First time coding and getting little stuck..

I searched forum and found that to add digital speed display i need to code this:
**** KOMBI - 3000 - BC_DIGITAL_V
**** Change it from nicht_aktiv to aktiv

Now i connect to Esys >> Connenct using F056 >> Select first option (non direct)

*** Connection Successful

Click Read Vehicle Order >> Save >> Click Read ECU >> Save

In the SVT section >> i find "BKOMBI" >> Select CAFD >> Read Coding Data >> the select >> Edit NCD

Now this is where i get stuck and cannot find "BC_DIGITAL_V"

I used the search function and nothing...

strange thing is that all the folders seem same or doesnt give me and clue to what each folder is...

Please someone shed some light

Picture of what i see
https://ibb.co/89fgsrV



THanks

This is because the data is masked by BMW since a certain date. You need Esys Ultra or BimmetUtility to FDL code with e-SYS.

Or.. An older version of e-sys and data.

Curious, what do you mean with digital display, did you retrofit 6WB? Do you have before and after pictures?

[NemoNeil]

Originally Posted by mrpingu

This is because the data is masked by BMW since a certain date. You need Esys Ultra or BimmetUtility to FDL code with e-SYS.

Or.. An older version of e-sys and data.

Curious, what do you mean with digital display, did you retrofit 6WB? Do you have before and after pictures?

Thank Bud...

Before i fork out any money on paid apps (bimmer code\utility), I will try get old version of esys+data.

Do you happen to know which version would work?

unfortunatly i dont have before after pics.. but saw it in this forum before i took down as notes... i also saw a video on you tube being done by bimmer code... its not a big display or anything, just shows what speed your going in numbers... I think its useful to get a quick glance before approaching speed camera as i was always used to looking at digital display

Thanks

Thanks

[limsheng]

Hi, maybe I couldn’t be of any help but I did turned on the digital speed display on the small digital screen as to avoid caught by speed cam in the tunnel ways. Cars are crazy slow there but I know what’s the speed limit there. Down side is the display is too small I might hit car in front when I squint to check my speed.
Coming from my previous cars with larger speed displays I decided to tap in a Chinese hud from the obd I’ll see if that works.

[Qsilver7]

What’s instrument cluster do you have? Does it have the capability for a digital display? If it is an analog cluster…this may be the reason why the coding parameters aren’t there.

This is just a guess because the forum has no clue as to what you’re working with….no pics, no model info, no build date, etc.

[NemoNeil]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

What’s instrument cluster do you have? Does it have the capability for a digital display? If it is an analog cluster…this may be the reason why the coding parameters aren’t there.

This is just a guess because the forum has no clue as to what you’re working with….no pics, no model info, no build date, etc.

Hey, so my main problem is that I'm learning slowly that it's impossible to code with just esys on its own as the FDL is encrypted and has yo be used with Bimmer Utility.

I have a X1 F48 early 2017 model and has a anolog cluster and tiny digital screen which display temps,mpg etc. This is where I want to enable the MPH speedo as also mentioned by above post that it can be done.

Also found this on YT which shows exactly whats i was looking for.
https://youtu.be/7EkFtCRtvPU?si=P8oNzuAMNVJJ3o0W

Unless you can tell me I can use an old esys with old bootloader and the folder won't be encrypted, then only option is to buy a BimmerUtility license. (I also plan to install oem reverse cam, so will need esys to program I assume)

Appreciate your help.

[mrpingu]

Originally Posted by NemoNeil

Hey, so my main problem is that I'm learning slowly that it's impossible to code with just esys on its own as the FDL is encrypted and has yo be used with Bimmer Utility.

I have a X1 F48 early 2017 model and has a anolog cluster and tiny digital screen which display temps,mpg etc. This is where I want to enable the MPH speedo as also mentioned by above post that it can be done.

Also found this on YT which shows exactly whats i was looking for.
https://youtu.be/7EkFtCRtvPU?si=P8oNzuAMNVJJ3o0W

Unless you can tell me I can use an old esys with old bootloader and the folder won't be encrypted, then only option is to buy a BimmerUtility license. (I also plan to install oem reverse cam, so will need esys to program I assume)

Appreciate your help.

I have older version of esys & psdz data lite where you don't need to pay see attached image.

I think I got it from here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1711432

Edit: For VO-coding / Retrofitting you don't need mapped FDL values because the VO/FA editor is not masked/encrypted

[NemoNeil]

Originally Posted by mrpingu

I have older version of esys & psdz data lite where you don't need to pay see attached image.

I think I got it from here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1711432

Edit: For VO-coding / Retrofitting you don't need mapped FDL values because the VO/FA editor is not masked/encrypted

Thanks Sir..

What im understanding is when i fit my camera i dont need mapped FDL values and should be able to code this straight from ESYS.

Im waiting for someone to send me download links. once i have this i will try old version of esy and loader..

So in both cases, old version of esys and loader will not mask the folders? so does this mean i wont need Bimmer Utility?

[NemoNeil]

Originally Posted by mrpingu

I have older version of esys & psdz data lite where you don't need to pay see attached image.

I think I got it from here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1711432

Edit: For VO-coding / Retrofitting you don't need mapped FDL values because the VO/FA editor is not masked/encrypted

Just got the link and was told similar story as Bimmer utitliy now required.

Also mentioned what you said about only ecu coding require bimmerutil and VO and FA coding is not masked.

Now sorry to ask dumb question, but what i want to do on the "KOMBI" cluster as per original post details is ECU coding and require bimmerutil.
Also to enble other features like mirrors folding in when locked. horn on lock and unlock. etc... assume this required bimmerutil.?

Thanks

[mrpingu]

No you don’t need it in either case.
VO-coding, to retrofit you can do it straight into e-sys no BimmerUtility needed.



For FDL coding(like original question) you might need it as mapping is not updated anymore but as you have an “older” car so you are totally fine using an older e-sys version together with Launcher Pro 2.81 and lifetime token.


For newer cars and updated mapping BimmerUtility is required but I am almost 100% sure you can do this without paying, only thing is finding above mentioned version.

It’s just I don’t have the installer but I could send you the lifetime token.

Edit: Maybe I got the version from here, idk, https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1814782

[jrveron]

Originally Posted by NemoNeil

Hey, so my main problem is that I'm learning slowly that it's impossible to code with just esys on its own as the FDL is encrypted and has yo be used with Bimmer Utility.

I have a X1 F48 early 2017 model and has a anolog cluster and tiny digital screen which display temps,mpg etc. This is where I want to enable the MPH speedo as also mentioned by above post that it can be done.

Also found this on YT which shows exactly whats i was looking for.
https://youtu.be/7EkFtCRtvPU?si=P8oNzuAMNVJJ3o0W

Unless you can tell me I can use an old esys with old bootloader and the folder won't be encrypted, then only option is to buy a BimmerUtility license. (I also plan to install oem reverse cam, so will need esys to program I assume)

Appreciate your help.

My two cents: it's much easier using the BimmerCode App (https://bimmercode.app/), plus you can easily code other features without messing around with eSYS.

The full version costs ~45 bucks, and you will need a Bluetooth OBD adapter or an ENET cable + RJ45 phone adapter. I use the last one, which is faster and safer.

[mrpingu]

Originally Posted by jrveron

My two cents: it's much easier using the BimmerCode App (https://bimmercode.app/), plus you can easily code other features without messing around with eSYS.

The full version costs ~45 bucks, and you will need a Bluetooth OBD adapter or an ENET cable + RJ45 phone adapter. I use the last one, which is faster and safer.

I agree, easy to have it but I would nowadays buy only bimmerutility as it includes an app aswell, then you can use both the advanced features from e-sys with up to date mapping and an app on your phone.

Just need cable adapter for phone.


But if you want to save some money, just grab older e-sys with launcher pro 2.81. Most older cars have older i-step and thus working fine.

[NemoNeil]

Thanks all.

Manage to get it working with older esys and loader

Thanks mrpingu

I agree, bimmer utility will be my next purchase. I'll see how I get on with esys and take it from their.

Appreciate your help everyone.