BMW Coding for Retrofitted BMW E Series CIC

BMW Coding for Retrofitted BMW E Series CIC

Here we take BMW E89 as an example, but this method applies to all BMW E series. Hope it is helpful!
What do you need for E-series CIC retrofit coding?

• K+DCAN USB Cable
• Working NCS EXPERT software
• Valid data files for your car

BMW E-series CIC retrofit coding procedure

• Connect the car with a BMW K+DCAN USB Cable;
• Read VO
• Program CAS and FRM/ NFRM for CIC retrofit
• Run NCS EXPERT software
• Select File-> Read Profile
• Select Expert mode
• Press F1 or click the VIN/ZSC/FA button
• Press F3 or click the ZSC/FA| ECU button
• Select CHASSIS: E89 for E9x models
• Then select ECU: CAS

Note: VO on CAS and FRM pr NFRM needs to be changed

• Then get the car details identified (CHASSIS, FG, FA)
• Press F2 or click the Enter FA button
• Select CHASSIS: E89
• Check VIN and click OK
• Highlight the old build date, 0607 add press delete; (keep note of your build date)
• Add build date #0909 for E9x CIC.
• Later date needed for combox (possible #0910)
• Add &6VA and press OK
• Press the BACK button
• Then press PROCESS ECU.

Note: avoid Process car as it programs every module (RISKY), and is not needed

• Select ECU: CAS
• Press CHANGE JOB to: FA_WRITE)
• Check for FA_WRITE and EXECUTE JOB
• Press CHANGE ECU
• Select ECU: NFRM

Note: FRM module or NFRM depending on model

• EXECUTE JOB again to make sure FA_WRITE and the correct module selected
• coding done!!

Now to make sure the coding went well in the new VO and the CAS, FRM/ NFRM

• Again, run NCS EXPERT software
• Select File-> Load Profile
• Select Expert mode
• Press VIN/ZSC/FA
• Press ZSC/FA| ECU
• Select CHASSIS: E89
• Select ECU: CAS
• Press ENTER FA
• Select CHASSIS: E89
• Check VIN and click OK

!! check build date #0909 and &6VA you added just now

• Then press BACK
• Press ZCS/ FA f. ECU
• Select ECU: NFRM
• Press ENTER FA
• Select CHASSIS: E89

!! check build date #0909 and &6VA you added just now

• coding done & verified!

Now to default coding the CIC unit to recognize the features of your car, such as AS PDC, Bluetooth

• Again, run NCS EXPERT software
• Select File-> Load Profile
• Select Expert mode
• Press VIN/ZSC/FA
• Press ZSC/FA| ECU
• Select CHASSIS: E89
• Select ECU: CAS
• Press BACK
• Press PROCESS ECU
• Select ECU: CIC

Note: CIC now should be displayed in the list of modules

• Press CHANGE JOB to make sure that SG-CODEREN is selected by JOBNAME
• Check and press EXECUTE JOB
• The CIC unit will reboot and load up with all of your options

note: NAVI and VOICE/ DVD in motion have to be activated in other ways

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