Getting Started: FDL Coding

You will need the following items to begin your coding adventure:
(Please note: I am providing a general guide to coding within this document. You are assuming any and all risk by
following this guide, and I will not be held accountable should you cause damage to your vehicle by following the
steps provided in this guide. You also assume all responsibility for obtain valid software licenses for all software.)

1. BMW ENET Cable http://www.bmwenet.com

If you don’t have one, you can purchase one for $19.99 shipped within the USA at the link above

2. BMW ESYS Software http://www.bmwesys.com/VM

Please note: Since 12/31/17, ESYS Launcher PREMIUM will no longer work in a native environment.
The software developer hard-coded the token creation step in ESYS Launcher to create a token with an
expiration date of 12/31/2017. Using the software in a native environment results in an endless loop
of token creation, and will not allow ESYS to run/work properly.

In order to solve this problem, without the need to purchase his new ESYS Launcher PRO v.3 software,
we have created a Windows 7 (32-bit) Virtual Machine. You can use this virtual machine just as if you
had the software installed on your native computer. The trick is that the Virtual Machine’s Clock is set
to start at 1/1/2017 @ 12:30:00AM. This tricks the software into thinking it is really that date, and the
software works as intended. Keep the date in the Virtual Machine NOT Sync’d to the true date/time
(from the host computer) and you will not have a problem coding. Additionally, the VM is pre-
configured with ESYS 3.28.1, ESYS Launcher & PSdZDATA v.63.3 Lite Pre-Installed, so you don’t need to
do any complicated software setup. It is all done for you already. You can simply update ESYS
PSdZDATA in the future as necessary on your own by deleting the old files and replacing with newer
versions.

3. PSdZDATA (Lite) Files for ESYS http://www.bmwenet.com/psdzdata  For Future Updates ONLY
Please note: I do not host these files; I have provided a link to where these are publicly available online
PSdZDATA (Full) Files are only needed for Flashing ECUS, and NOT for FDL or VO Coding
PSdZDATA FULL: http://www.bmwenet.com/psdzdata/full  For Future Updates ONLY

4. Windows or Macintosh Computer with Ethernet (RJ-45) Connection

5. Model-Specific Cheat Sheets http://www.bmwenet.com/guides

These vehicle-specific guides allow you to find the necessary parameters to change to achieve the desired
available functions through coding.

REMOTE CODING: Please e-mail for more information / to schedule an appointment: antonio@compubuilder.net

Are you looking for an all-inclusive coding service? W e also offer remote coding for a flat-rate of $100.00 USD. If you opt for remote coding, we will
connect to your computer via free remote control software (teamviewer.com). We will install and configure TeamViewer VPN, and will perform
coding based on your selected options from our Pre-Installed and Configured Coding computers in our offices.

After configuring your PC for coding, we will have you connect the computer to your car, and code an unlimited number of options during 1 session. In
addition, if you have OEM navigation, we can generate an FSC code to update your navigation maps and destinations data to the latest version (2018-
1). There is no additional cost for the map upgrade FSC Code during the remote coding session.
Everything listed above is included for the flat $100.00 USD rate. Remote coding requires the following:

 Laptop running Windows 7 or higher (Mac OS X is capable, only if running a windows VM)
 W iFi Connection at the location of the car to be coded
 Ethernet port (to connect the ENET Cable)
Download the required software on your computer

1. Coding Virtual Machine Archive

a. www.bmwesys.com/VM (Must use Google Chrome Browser due to HTML5 data transfer limits)
b. Right-Click on the Virtual Machines.rar file and choose Download…  Standard Download

2. WinRAR Archive Extractor (MUST USE THIS APPLICATION)

a. www.rarlab.com/download.htm
b. Choose one of the first 2 options (32 or 64 bit depending on which version of windows you
have. If you are unsure, choose the 32 bit version)
c. Utilize WinRAR to extract the files from Virtual Machines.rar to your Documents folder in
Windows (C:\Users\USER NAME\Documents)

3. The files should be placed as follows:

Prepare your computer for utilizing the Virtual Machine

1. Download VMWare Player 12.5.8 for Windows

https://download3.vmware.com/software/player/file/VMware-player-12.5.8-
7098237.exe?HashKey=26261b5cc2c3aac30b528d2a53931bba&ext=.exe&params=%7B%22sourcefilesize%22%3A%227
4.22+MB%22%2C%22dlgcode%22%3A%22PLAYER-
1258%22%2C%22languagecode%22%3A%22en%22%2C%22source%22%3A%22DOWNLOADS%22%2C%22downloadtype
%22%3A%22manual%22%2C%22eula%22%3A%22N%22%2C%22downloaduuid%22%3A%22833bbb5f-7404-404e-92ad-
b40828829eb3%22%2C%22purchased%22%3A%22N%22%2C%22dlgtype%22%3A%22Product+Binaries%22%2C%22prod
uctversion%22%3A%2212.5.8%22%2C%22productfamily%22%3A%22VMware+Workstation+Player%22%7D&AuthKey=1
515339495_eb1095cd467801315f9a151ddb41b29a&ext=.exe
2. Install VMWare Player 12.5.8 for Windows for Non-Commercial Use
a. Run the EXE Installer that you downloaded in Step 1 above
b. Pick the NEXT button.

c. Check the I accept box, then pick the NEXT button.

d. DO NOT Check the Enhanced Keyboard Driver, Click the NEXT Button.

e. Un-Check BOTH boxes, then Click the NEXT button.

f. Click the NEXT button on this screen.

g. Click the INSTALL button on this screen.

h. Click the FINISH button on this screen.

i. Open VMware Workstation Player 12.5.8 from the new icon on your Desktop.

j. Proceed to utilize for non-commercial use by entering ANY e-mail address and then click CONTINUE button.
 k. Your VMware Workstation Player 12.5.8 Installation is now completed. Click the FINISH button.

3. On this screen, you will click the OPEN option on the right panel.
4. Navigate to: Documents\Virtual Machines\Coding\
Select Coding, then click Open

5. Click “Play Virtual Machine”.

6. Since this is the first time running the VM on your computer, you will need to tell VMware that “I Copied It”, so the VM
will be configured correctly on your computer, as the hardware is different from the machine that the VM was created
with. Click the “I Copied It” button.

7. If you get a message about connecting any of your Removable Devices (INCLUDING any USB Ethernet Adapter), DO NOT
CONNECT ANY to your Virtual Machine. Let Windows on the Host computer manage these devices. It will be important
in later steps where you Bridge the Network Connection to the Virtual Machine to allow ESYS to communicate with your
car correctly. Click the OK button.
8. Once the VM boots for the first time, it will make hardware changes and require a reboot. Click Restart Now button.

9. Once the VM reboots, we will be ready for coding. Ensure that your car’s engine is running, and the cable is connected
at both ends. Click Player, go to Removable Devices  Network Adapter  Settings
10. Change the connection to “Bridged” under Network Connection on Right Pane. Then Click Configure Adapters, and un-
check all connections EXCEPT for your ETHERNET Adapter, which the BMW ENET Cable is connected to. Click OK

11. If you selected the correct adapter, Windows VM will show a connected Ethernet Adapter, and under status, you should
have a self-assigned IP address in the 169.xxx.xxx.xxx range.
12. You can verify the VM can see your car correctly by double-clicking the ZGW Search icon on the Desktop. It will open
and successfully show the IP Address of the ZGW Gateway ECU in your BMW, and show the VIN of the vehicle which is
connected. You do not need this information for anything else, however it is a quick way to verify the car is
communicating with the Virtual Machine correctly.

13. At this point, the VM is correctly configured for use on your computer/laptop. You are free to install VMware tools onto
the Coding Virtual Machine. This will allow people with High Resolution screens to be able to format the virtual machine
to be able to see it easier on their displays. VMware tools is not necessary to install, however it is very important that
after the VM reboots after installing VMware tools, that before you do anything else, you reset the Date/Time
configuration in Windows in your Virtual Machine.

 TURN OFF ANY Time Clock Synchronization with Windows Time Server.

 Reset System Date / Clock as follows:

Date: 1/1/2017
Time: 12:30:00 AM

14. If you fail to set the clock correctly, ESYS Launcher will not work properly and detect Date/Time Manipulation.
15. Run ESYS Launcher PREMIUM. Upon the first run of the program, you will be prompted to create
your personal EST token. Please use any 4 to 8 digit PIN, and place the token at: C:\EC-Apps\ESG\E-
Sys\lib

16. Choose the correct Chassis-Code for the vehicle that you will be coding. If you do not know the correct
chassis-code for your vehicle, you can utilize the BMW VIN Decoder with the last 7 characters of your VIN
number to find the appropriate chassis code to use here. The decoder can be accessed at:
http://www.bmwvin.com –or- http://www.bimmer.work
Some users may get the following message if utilizing the default Windows Firewall. Be sure to allow full access
for the ESYS Software. The car and the computer communicate over IP Protocol utilizing the BMW ENET Cable. It
is imperative that the firewall not block any communication with the ESYS Software during coding.

A general rule-of-thumb: Disable ALL Anti-Virus and Firewall software before utilizing the ESYS Software.

17. Once the ESYS Software runs for the first time, you will receive the following settings to review
18. Uncheck the two boxes marked below, and press the OK button
 Before we begin, here’s the MOST
IMPORTANT PIECE OF INFORMATION
THAT YOU NEED WHEN CODING
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU EVER PRESS THE BUTTON “Code Default Values”
See BELOW for the location of that button in the Expert Mode; Coding Screen in ESYS
 CODING TUTORIAL NOW BEGINS

Step 1: Connect cable to computer then to car (Ensure that your car’s engine is running during coding)

Step 2: Wait until LAN network adapter in task bar has established limited network capability (no screenshot)

To validate that the cable has a proper connection to the car, open up the LAN properties in Windows. The adapter should
be set to obtain IP Address via DHCP (You can NOT set a STATIC IP Address for LAN Adapter)

If you have a proper connection, your IP Address should be: 169.xxx.xxx.xxx

Remember to DISABLE Anti-Virus and Firewall Programs, which are KNOWN to interfere with ESYS communication via
Ethernet / LAN connection.
Step 3: Open E-Sys

Step 4: Click the Connect button

Step 5: Select F series you are working on, my case F10=F010 Project … then select: Connection via VIN and click “Connect”

DO NOT USE ANY CONNECTION THAT SAYS “_DIRECT” at the end of the description
To avoid these, utilize the drop-down box at the top and select Connection Type: “Gateway”

F001 – 7-Series (all, including Alpina variants) & 5-Series GT Models Only
F010 – 5-Series; 6-Series (including ///M variants and Alpina vairants) F020
– 2, 3, 4 Series (all) (including ///M variants and Alpina variants)
F025 – X3, X4, X5, X6 (all) (including ///M variants)
F056 – X1, 2014+ Mini Cooper
I001 – i3, i8 (all variants)
S15A – 7-Series (G11/G12) & 5-Series (G30/G31)
S15C – 5 Series Long Wheelbase (G38)

Step 6: Click “OK”

 Step 7: Click “Read”

Note: Option to save or not to save

Step 8: Right click FA, select “Activate FA”

Activating FA, just wait till it finishes. Once finished, FA should show (active) in green. If not, try again.

Note: If you do not activate FA as described in Step 8, you will receive this message

Step 9: Click "Read (ECU)"

Step 10: Select CAFD (only one with a green Check mark) file under the module you want to read and
select “Read Coding Data” …. (Note: the ACSM ECU has 3 with green check marks … pick first one)
Step 11: Error Report, Click “Close”

You want to see that CAFD_xxxxxxxx_xxx_xxx_xxx.ncd was generated as shown below:

Step 12: New option under CADF, a folder. Expand the folder by clicking + and right click that file, Select “EDIT FDL”

Step 13: Browse the folders till you find your option, I want option KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB
Step 14: Factory option set to nicht_active. Right click, select “Edit”

Step 15: Select option desired, in this case, select “aktiv”

Step 16: Once all changes have been made, Click the “Save” icon

Step 17: Once saved, click the green back arrow

Step 18: Select the CAFD file that you just edited and then click “CODE FDL”

Step 19: Coding FDL (progress)

 Step 20: After it completes, Click “Close”

Step 21: Error report will open, view and click “Close” (or save if necessary)

Cycle key and test for function. In my case, “0 errors” so it should work. I tested the new function and
windows rolled up via remote by pressing and holding the lock button.
 How to: Change Werte Values
Continuing from FDL CODING GUIDE above (after step 13)

Step 14b: This time right click on the werte value, Click "Edit"

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 How to change FA (VO) in F-series car
Version 8-24-2013
Connect to the car by clicking icon at the top.

1
Select the correct TargetSelector, e.g. F010 (not F010_DIRECT) for an F10
Select “Connection via VIN" and press the “Connect” button.
(Ignore the Vehicle-Specific parameter options.)
Click OK in the popup box which appear when connection established.

2
Step  1  –  Open  ESYS,  Make  proper  connection  and  open  Expert  Mode;  Coding  Tab  
 
In  this  example,  we  will  remove  Dazzle  DeCoding  and  ReCode  the  ECUs  to  enable  Dazzle  LEDs  
 
 

 
Step  2  –  Read  Vehicle  Order  (FA),  then  save  the  file  to  your  desktop,  as  we  will  make  changes  and  
then  write  those  changes  to  the  vehicle,  so  that  they  are  permanent.  
 

 
 
Step  3  –  Expand  the  FA  tree,  until  you  get  to  SALAPA-­‐element.  
 

 
 
 
Step  4  –  Right-­‐Click  on  SALAPA-­‐element  and  click  the  Edit  option.  
   

 
 
 
Step  5  –  Make  your  desired  changes  in  the  box  below  the  FA-­‐tree  and  then  click  the  apply  changes  
button.  
 

 
 
Step  6  –  Go  back  to  the  FA-­‐tree,  right-­‐click  on  FA,  then  select  calculate  FP  
 

 
 
 
Step  7  –  Press  the  diskette  button  at  the  top  of  the  screen  to  save  your  changes  to  the  file  on  your  
desktop.  
 

 
 
Step  8  –  Under  Expert  Coding,  select  VCM  …  Then  in  the  bottom  section,  press  the  …  button  and  
locate  the  file  you  saved  earlier  on  your  desktop  
 

 
 
  
Step  9  –  Once  the  file  is  loaded,  Under  the  Vehicle  Order  section,  right-­‐click  FA  and  select  calculate  
FP  
 

 
Step  10  –  Once  FP  is  calculated  …  press  the  master  tab  at  the  bottom  of  the  screen,  and  select  the  
Write  FA  &  FP  button  …  look  at  the  very  bottom  of  the  screen  for  confirmation  of  FA  &  FP  written  
 

 
 
Step  11  –  Return  to  Expert  Mode;  Coding  …  then  press  Read  ECU  under  the  SVT  section  
 

 
 
 
Step  12  –  Find  the  applicable  ECU(s)  that  need  to  be  VO_Coded,  and  right-­‐click  on  that  ECU  (as  
shown  below)  and  click  “Code”  
 

 
 
Repeat  Step  12  for  any  remaining  ECUs  that  need  to  be  VO_Coded  
 
The  most  popular  VO_Coding  changes  require  coding  to  the  following  ECUs  
 
Dazzle  LEDs:    FEM_BODY  &  KAFAS2  ….  Or    FEM_BODY  &  FLA3  
Satellite  Radio  /  Enhanced  Bluetooth:  HU_NBT  …  or  HU_ENTRY  &  CMB_MEDIA