I’m surprised that quite a few thinks that software token is
required to use E-Sys. Some even think it’s needed to “unlock” the software before use. As
I always tell somebody who’s asking for a token, it’s not always needed. Never
fails to bring a smile when they come back and say “thanks, it worked!”. Believe
it or not, I’m just as happy as you are saving a few bucks.
There’s only a few places in the app where it is needed, and
depends on what you intend to do, you may not even need it at all. Connecting
and reading coding data, Vehicle Order (FA), VO Coding, Flashing, clearing codes (via Transmitter app), importing/exporting
FSC, FA/SVT/TAL editor, TAL calculation/processing don’t need a token. Viewing
CAF, viewing/editing FDL, and FDL coding do require one.
Let me just clear one thing before I go further. Coding will
only enable (or disable) what your car can already do, but may disabled from
factory. Coding will not let you fold your mirrors if you don’t have the
motorized mirrors. Variable Light Distribution will not work if you don’t have
KAFAS (Cameras). It can’t magically do what you want it to do without supporting hardware.
So, you want Enhanced Bluetooth (EBT)? Can do, without
token. Want to turn off Auto Start/Stop? Yup, no token required. Enable VLD? Unlock
boot with doors? Normal/very sensitive light control? Alpine retrofit? Seatbelt
reminder off? Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes!
Just a note on seatbelt minder. I didn’t touch this.
Anything related to safety, I keep the default. It doesn’t bother me, so it
stays on. Same goes true for VIM, GPS warning...etc.
How? Before I go further, let me state that I didn’t find
any of the following items myself. Somebody else found 'em and is heavily
discussed in different BMW boards. Let me know if you discover it and you want
credit. I’ll be glad to give credit where it’s due. I simply don't know so I'm leaving it.
EBT – change 6NH to one of 6NK, 6NL, 6NS. Note: You must
have COMBOX or NBT or the newer HU like ENTRYNAV
VLD (Anti Dazzle) – See this thread: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660719
Seatbelt minder – HO-Wort OI11, OI12 and VO Code ACSM
ASS – Add OMSA to your HO-Wort (HO-Words) and VO Code FEM
Retrofit Alpine – HO-Wort
HIFI, VO Code NBT
“Retrofit” Satellite Tuner – Import FSC, remove 693, add
655, VO Code NBT
The above is not by any means complete, nor definitive.
How to change VO and perform VO Coding: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7448118&postcount=2
(From ShawnSheridan)
As for VO Coding, the way I do it is that I have my modified
FA XML File that I load and activate whenever I need to do VO coding. I don’t
write this modified FA back into the car. If you are worried that your
dealership will be a pain in the a$$ when it comes to these matter, then,
ensuring your VCM is not updated will be in your best interest. I’m lucky my
dealership couldn’t care less but this is not to say that it’s OK to do it nor
is your dealership gonna be the same.
