[mweisdorfer]

I have found this and want to verify this is correct.

I just picked up an FRM 2 module on eBay for $66.00.

I'll be coding it in the next week or so:

The basic steps:

1) Remove FRM, install FRM2.

2) Use WinKFP to program the module, make sure to enter your VIN-number before programming.

3) Switch to NCS-EXPERT. Get your Vehicle Order from the CAS module (as we are unsure of what the FRM2 module contains.

4) Write the Vehicle Order to module "FRM" using job "FA_WRITE"

5) Go back to the main menu (or restart ncs-expert) and get the vehicle order from the "NFRM" module. Make sure NFRM returns YOUR VIN and YOUR VO. We want the VIN (FG) and VO (FA) to be the same in both CAS and NFRM.

6) You now need to do the trick described by 4711 a couple of posts back, i.e. change the production date in the VO to at least #0307. If you don't do this, ncs-expert will not list NFRM (=FRM2) in the "Process ECU"-list and you won't be able to code it. Change the VO using the "Enter FA" option - remove your production date and enter #0307 (meaning march 2007).

7) Now click "Process ECU" and select "NFRM"

Then just code to default with expert mode.

Please Advise.......

[lucasmiller2015]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

I have found this and want to verify this is correct.

I just picked up an FRM 2 module on eBay for $66.00.

I'll be coding it in the next week or so:

The basic steps:

1) Remove FRM, install FRM2.

2) Use WinKFP to program the module, make sure to enter your VIN-number before programming.

3) Switch to NCS-EXPERT. Get your Vehicle Order from the CAS module (as we are unsure of what the FRM2 module contains.

4) Write the Vehicle Order to module "FRM" using job "FA_WRITE"

5) Go back to the main menu (or restart ncs-expert) and get the vehicle order from the "NFRM" module. Make sure NFRM returns YOUR VIN and YOUR VO. We want the VIN (FG) and VO (FA) to be the same in both CAS and NFRM.

6) You now need to do the trick described by 4711 a couple of posts back, i.e. change the production date in the VO to at least #0307. If you don't do this, ncs-expert will not list NFRM (=FRM2) in the "Process ECU"-list and you won't be able to code it. Change the VO using the "Enter FA" option - remove your production date and enter #0307 (meaning march 2007).

7) Now click "Process ECU" and select "NFRM"

Then just code to default with expert mode.

Please Advise.......

This is correct, but I skipped step 2 when I upgraded my FRM to an FRM3 on my Janury '07 335i, and it worked fine.

Also, just FYI, there are different versions of the FRM3 so this may apply to FRM2 as well. Some support adaptive zenons, and some don't. There may be additional features affected by this as well. Can you post a picture of the label on the one you picked up? My first FRM3 was the wrong version and the install is a PITA so you'll probably want to check this before you start.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by lucasmiller2015

This is correct, but I skipped step 2 when I upgraded my FRM to an FRM3 on my Janury '07 335i, and it worked fine.

Also, just FYI, there are different versions of the FRM3 so this may apply to FRM2 as well. Some support adaptive zenons, and some don't. There may be additional features affected by this as well. Can you post a picture of the label on the one you picked up? My first FRM3 was the wrong version and the install is a PITA so you'll probably want to check this before you start.

I have adaptive headlights, so I knew I needed one that said AHL on it.

I have an 01/07 build too. I have the upgraded TCM module numbers according to INPA but I can't put the Alpina trans flash on my car. I even have the same trans numbers as an 08 335i. I am thinking of altering my VO date in the TCM so maybe I can flash the Alpina trans, but don't want to screw it up or anything.