duncan-uk Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 As title really, i've replaced my ABS module/ pump block so need it coding to the car - anybody with the skills anywhere near Herts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck88 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Do you have the software to actually be able to do the coding? If so Enda Ward I think could do it remotely for you. His name I noticed around many BMW forums and I've been in touch with him recently about a potential manual swap and he was keen to do the coding after I'd done all the mechanical work. Might be worth getting in touch? https://www.endtuning.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliecampbell Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I have the software, and I think the right cable, but not the knowledge....have you been able to find any information on it on the Internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Not looked to deeply as coding scares me. Perhaps if anyone who’s used it can give us pointers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Starbuck88 said: Do you have the software to actually be able to do the coding? If so Enda Ward I think could do it remotely for you. His name I noticed around many BMW forums and I've been in touch with him recently about a potential manual swap and he was keen to do the coding after I'd done all the mechanical work. Might be worth getting in touch? https://www.endtuning.com/ Where is he based? Don’t have the kit as doesn’t work on a mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Not as scary as it might look. Loads of guidance on forums and YouTube. First thing is to set the correct VIN in the module. You can use NCS expert or probably more easily with PA soft BMW scanner 1.4. This needs a different cable from INPA. Maybe £20 on ebay. Second job is steering angle sensor calibration, which newer versions of INPA won't do so DIS is the programme to use. I am the wrong side of London (South/Surrey) or I could probably advise. Thing about London is it's almost quicker to get to Bristol or somewhere than from one side to the other. PM if you draw a blank though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 http://blog.obdii365.com/2015/04/06/bmw-e39-dscabs-module-coding-with-ncs-expert-step-by-step/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck88 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 13 hours ago, duncan-uk said: Where is he based? Don’t have the kit as doesn’t work on a mac. Looks to be Birmingham... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 Hmm could work, have a decent indy nearer so will see what he says first. presume its something you could wait for - can't imagine its a big job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Bump for this, keep meaning to phone my Indy but life gets on way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E39M5 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 If your ever up at Helen’s way I’d code it for you for free, or if you have nts expert and a cable I’ll give you my number and talk you through it over the phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Cheers. Biggest issue I seem to have is all software is pc and I’m a Mac user. Might need to find a cheap laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Interestingly these old programmes work better on cheap old laptops running systems like windows 98 and kept well away from the internet. Better than using emulators. You should be able to pick one up for very little money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thanks, Can anyone advise what i might need? Though i'd worry i would mess something up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevecvo Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I have INPA and DIS on an old Dell laptop running Windows 98 but I have not used either for a while though because in recent times all I have needed is error code readings and my Creator C110 is very quick and handy for that task.. I have ISTA on a modern Lenovo running Windows 2000. I have studied coding manuals a few times but I have refrained from activity in this area because quite simply I am frightened of bricking my car's electronics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 17 hours ago, duncan-uk said: Thanks, Can anyone advise what i might need? Though i'd worry i would mess something up! For standard tools an old laptop for about £50 and a cable as used to be sold by Jimmy. Maube Windows 98 or XP. https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/diy-code-used-mk60-abs-dsc-using-ncs-expert.1294944/ For easier coding maybe PA Soft similar to as shown below: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164592783812 That uses a different cable. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s0HONlW75ZE I am not 100% sure whether PA soft can code an ABS module. I am pretty confident it can code other things like an LCM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bali Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Dbcrd said: You can use any Windows version with the above guide. See this guide for coding the replacement ABS module. https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/diy-code-used-mk60-abs-dsc-using-ncs-expert.1294944/ Edited July 26, 2023 by Bali 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, Bali said: As the OP is a Mac user, I wonder if anyone has ever got this working with a windows emulator. Maybe hard to get the cable to talk to a Mac so probably a non starter I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thanks Bali, i've booked marked that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 26/07/2023 at 06:20, Bali said: Can any one (bali?) give me a list of kit i would need to do this? still not managed to resolved and getting fed up. Car can't be driven now as MOT up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) On 29/11/2023 at 18:09, duncan-uk said: Can any one (bali?) give me a list of kit i would need to do this? still not managed to resolved and getting fed up. Car can't be driven now as MOT up... An old laptop with windows 98 or XP or similar. K Can cable INPA - to read the codes NCS expert to code the module DIS to calibrate the steering angle sensor afterwards. http://blog.obdii365.com/2015/04/06/bmw-e39-dscabs-module-coding-with-ncs-expert-step-by-step/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S79WHnlpSuM As far as I am aware it's a matter of putting in the correct VIN number into the module. If all that NCS expert stuff in German code is too scary you could try PA Soft BMW scanner as it has a much more intuitive and user friendly interface. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1dn4c3g6dsA https://bmwpasoft.com/pages/faq You need a different cable from that used for INPA / NCS but they can be bought cheaply on ebay. Edited December 1, 2023 by Dbcrd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamB Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 BMW E39 DSC/ABS module coding with NCS-Expert step by step When you installed a repaired DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) module to enable cruise control, odometer etc function, the DSC light will illuminates. BMW INPA software will read the fault code, but you need NCS-Expert software to get the module coded. Here is the detail instruction on coding E39 DSC module with NCS-expert. Tool needs: BMW ICOM A2+B+C diagnostic system hardware BMW ICOM NCS-Expert software (included in BMW ICOM software HDD) Instruction: Install DSC module Well install NCS-Expert software and connect the BMW ICOM a2+b+c main unit with vehicle via OBD socket After well loaded with software, click File >>Load Profile Select “Expertmode” Press “F1 VIN/ZCS/FA” Select “F3 ZCS/FA f. ECU” Select your BMW chassis type: E39 Select ECU type: IKE, press OK Then NCS-Expert will display vehicle data/information, press “F3 ZCS/FA f. ECU” to continue. The software will display all the modules are available to be coded below “get coded” icon. Select “F4 Process ECU” to code a specific single module. Then the system will display a list of all coding available modules. Select the module you want to code: DSC. NCS-Expert software will display “DSC get coded” message. Click “F3 Execute job” button DSC module coding is completed. DSC indicator light on dash turn off. No fault codes stored for DSC module. Exit the BMW NCS-Expert coding software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamB Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Info found here: https://www.facebook.com/1462280344020965/posts/pfbid02mxz1txdAxdDNGFM9E5P43tLZWfqfaEA7CTnpntv9SDDQuDWmDye9K7A4yuDd45mKl/?d=n&mibextid=WC7FNe i followed this with success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Ok thanks, been speaking to Enda tuning who suggested it can just be the dsc isn't seeing what it expects from the SAS and calibrating allows the codes to be erased but thats not worked for me though i still have the pre-supply ssure pump to change. Just need to find some cheap kit - or better still someone local who has it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 I'm think too i may have bought this on myself - i condemed the DSC unit and got rid, replacing with a used one but that hasn't solved my pedal feel, all invstigations now suggest it can only the pre-supply pump if so i wouldnt have needed to code the bloody dsc had i kept the old one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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