[coolts]

Hi. My 2012 head unit (CIC with no hard drive, no nav), died and i bought a replacement from eBay. exact same model;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1-2-3...72.m2749.l2649

Works fine. Radio plays, reverse sensors work but there's a couple of things missing.

• USB option greyed out next to AUX.
• Software version blank. no version number.
• Radio stations no longer show signal strength.
• Bluetooth doesnt work.

With no USB i cant play my tunes or even update the firmware.

I've got E-Sys and an enet cable but not coded before. None of the F30 "cheat sheets" mention USB connectivity as an option. I've checked the connections on the device and it seems okay so either...

1. The replacement is no good.
2. i need to code something to "unlock" the head unit.

All advice welcome.

[atzebmw]

Of course you have to code it to your car.
The unit doesn't know that it is in your car and so it doesn't know the equipment of your car.

[coolts]

I've seen lots of guides to add features to iDrive but none to just code replacement head unit to car.
Do i need to buy fsc codes? its basic head unit with no maps or hard drive.

Do i need to wipe it first or can i just change vin with e-sys?

[atzebmw]

Originally Posted by coolts

I've seen lots of guides to add features to iDrive but none to just code replacement head unit to car.
Do i need to buy fsc codes? its basic head unit with no maps or hard drive.

Do i need to wipe it first or can i just change vin with e-sys?

I'm not sure if it's necessary to change the VIN if it's only the basic HU or how to do that.
But nevertheless you should/can code the HU to your car.
For that you have to open E-Sys, mark the HU, then on the right side "detect caf for swe", choose a CAFD and hit the button "Code".
That was the short form.

[coolts]

Thank you for the response. I'll give it a go at the weekend and report back.

[coolts]

Hi. Finally tried it. under my "HU" ECU folder, there is no CAFD file. There is an IBAD file, which no other ECU has. I couldn't see how to enable the "detect CAF for SWE" option. It's greyed out.

Thank you in advance for your patience!

[Ibo24]

I’ll help through Teamviewer. Please send me a message.

[steve@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by coolts

Hi. Finally tried it. under my "HU" ECU folder, there is no CAFD file. There is an IBAD file, which no other ECU has. I couldn't see how to enable the "detect CAF for SWE" option. It's greyed out.

Thank you in advance for your patience!

That usually means that your psdzdata is too new for your E-sys version. I take it that you're running 3.27.

Looks like you have an ENTRY HU so even if you're able to code it, the USB and Bluetooth will remain locked as these require FSC codes.

[coolts]

Originally Posted by Ibo24

I’ll help through Teamviewer. Please send me a message.

Thanks but at work ATM

Originally Posted by steve@codemybimmer

That usually means that your psdzdata is too new for your E-sys version. I take it that you're running 3.27.

Looks like you have an ENTRY HU so even if you're able to code it, the USB and Bluetooth will remain locked as these require FSC codes.

I bought it off eBay, so i need FSC codes to enable functions that are locked to my VIN? How do i get those? Coding n00b question i know

[coolts]

Originally Posted by steve@codemybimmer

That usually means that your psdzdata is too new for your E-sys version. I take it that you're running 3.27.

Looks like you have an ENTRY HU so even if you're able to code it, the USB and Bluetooth will remain locked as these require FSC codes.

Hi. Sorry to resurrect this thread but how do i get the FSC codes for my car? BMW dealership? From old iDrive head unit?

Thanks

[coolts]

I found this guide to extract FSC. Will this give me what i need? then i'll have to wipe the HU and start from scratch?

http://obd365.eklablog.com/how-to-re...sys-a130376808

[justplain]

Yip, I'm in the same boat as you.
I need to replace my basic HU Entry L7. (no nav, no DAB, no combox...)
I already know how to add/remove FA options/VO code (using esys) that will be relevant to my vehicle, though no idea about changing the VIN and any associated FSC codes.
There are so many threads about people solving their problems, though it's really difficult to find a definitive DIY guide for the VIN change etc.

[kucyyk]

hi
I'm on the same stage as you.
I need to change my bussnies unit.
After the change, bluetootth and navigation do not work.
you have solved the problem.