HELP! Identification Error

Jaron Bell · 12-10-2012, 08:01 PM

I messed up trying to modify my M3. I tried to install the BMW Performance Steering Wheel V2. I could not get the wheel to work so I had the dealership install the coding for the steering wheel. That didn't work, the PSW never received any power. When the dealership installed the coding, they cleared my G-Power software from my DME. I towed my car back home and removed the PSW myself. The I removed the ECU to send to G-Power in Germany. As I was doing my research, I found out I could get the G-Flash software and install the software myself. So then, I put the ECU back into the car and connected the battery back. When I powered the on, the windshield wipers starting wiping and wont stop. The Navigation system thinks it's still at the dealership. I connected the G-Power wire to the OBD2 port and it cannot recognize the ECU. I keep getting an error that states the software cannot recognize the vehicle identification. I checked my software with G-Power and they told me I using the correct software. Can anyone help? I think the dealership did something wrong when they coded my car for the PSW and the recall.

BPMSport · 12-10-2012, 11:34 PM

Battery?

IMG · 12-11-2012, 12:25 AM

Did u update the G-flash drive ?
Hook the g-flash to your computer fist and make sure the driver is installed properly before you connect it to the OBD port.

Jaron Bell · 12-11-2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Battery?

I had a a battery charger the whole time while doing this. I think BMW screwed the coding up. I'm towing the car back to the dealership.

Jaron Bell · 12-11-2012, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

Did u update the G-flash drive ?
Hook the g-flash to your computer fist and make sure the driver is installed properly before you connect it to the OBD port.

I the g-flash wont update. I sent Chris a screen shot, he said it was up to date.

BPMSport · 12-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Download this and try: http://www.bpmsport.com/BPMFlash_Install.exe. It's the latest version an will work with your Gflash cable.

Nothing the dealer could program should be able to stop it from communicating with your DME.

I would check the battery voltage with a volt meter. If ok and you are still having communication issues, you might have an issue with the junction box.

whats77inaname · 12-11-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaron///M3

I had a a battery charger the whole time while doing this. I think BMW screwed the coding up. I'm towing the car back to the dealership.

I concur w/checking the battery. Recently, while installing some electrical components, I experienced the majority of the issues that you described, and I had the charger connected the whole time, as well. The giveaway was when I tried to start the car and it wouldn't turn over. After I let the car sit and after the battery charger indicated that the battery was charged, everything cleared up.

Jaron Bell · 12-11-2012, 11:53 PM

I checked the battery, the car will turn over. I checked all fuses in the junction box and Im getting 12 volts solid. I am going to take it back to the dealership and have all the PSW coding removed. The BMPSport Flash is not recognizing my ECU. I plugged a data logger and its not seeing the ECU either. But the car will turn over. Runs like crap, though. Only turned it over to test battery.

BPMSport · 12-12-2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaron///M3

I checked the battery, the car will turn over. I checked all fuses in the junction box and Im getting 12 volts solid. I am going to take it back to the dealership and have all the PSW coding removed. The BMPSport Flash is not recognizing my ECU. I plugged a data logger and its not seeing the ECU either. But the car will turn over. Runs like crap, though. Only turned it over to test battery.

I bet you that there is a problem on the CAN bus - either CAN Hi or CAN low is shorted, grounded, or not connected somewhere.

I wasn't aware that the PSW required coding - rather, I think it just connects to the appropriate wires and pulls the information it needs over CAN.

Jaron Bell · 12-13-2012, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaron///M3

I checked the battery, the car will turn over. I checked all fuses in the junction box and Im getting 12 volts solid. I am going to take it back to the dealership and have all the PSW coding removed. The BMPSport Flash is not recognizing my ECU. I plugged a data logger and its not seeing the ECU either. But the car will turn over. Runs like crap, though. Only turned it over to test battery.

I bet you that there is a problem on the CAN bus - either CAN Hi or CAN low is shorted, grounded, or not connected somewhere.

I wasn't aware that the PSW required coding - rather, I think it just connects to the appropriate wires and pulls the information it needs over CAN.

Ok, I got the problem figured out. I put one of the pins in wrong. The DME DL is in progress. Next will be an coding appointment with Mr. Benvo.

gedwierico · 12-13-2012, 08:13 PM

Nothing the dealer could program should be able to stop it from communicating with your DME.

12-10-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
Jaron Bell First Lieutenant 130 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 10 M3, 09 335i, 08 Audi RS4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA iTrader: (2)	HELP! Identification Error I messed up trying to modify my M3. I tried to install the BMW Performance Steering Wheel V2. I could not get the wheel to work so I had the dealership install the coding for the steering wheel. That didn't work, the PSW never received any power. When the dealership installed the coding, they cleared my G-Power software from my DME. I towed my car back home and removed the PSW myself. The I removed the ECU to send to G-Power in Germany. As I was doing my research, I found out I could get the G-Flash software and install the software myself. So then, I put the ECU back into the car and connected the battery back. When I powered the on, the windshield wipers starting wiping and wont stop. The Navigation system thinks it's still at the dealership. I connected the G-Power wire to the OBD2 port and it cannot recognize the ECU. I keep getting an error that states the software cannot recognize the vehicle identification. I checked my software with G-Power and they told me I using the correct software. Can anyone help? I think the dealership did something wrong when they coded my car for the PSW and the recall. __________________ G-Power/Hamann BMW M3, G-Power Supercharger SKII Club Sport, Eisenmann Race w/Challenge Race X-Pipe, Project Kicks Nero Chrome Lug Nuts, Hamann Body Kit, KW V3, Vorschlag Camber Plates, ARKYM Wheels, Escort Radar and Laser Jammers 9500ci
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BPMSport BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3389 Rep 7,543 Posts Drives: Harrop M3 / F10 M5 / F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (9) Garage List 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 1990 BMW 735i Turbo [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M5 [0.00]	Download this and try: http://www.bpmsport.com/BPMFlash_Install.exe. It's the latest version an will work with your Gflash cable. Nothing the dealer could program should be able to stop it from communicating with your DME. I would check the battery voltage with a volt meter. If ok and you are still having communication issues, you might have an issue with the junction box. __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----
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Jaron Bell First Lieutenant 130 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 10 M3, 09 335i, 08 Audi RS4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA iTrader: (2)	I checked the battery, the car will turn over. I checked all fuses in the junction box and Im getting 12 volts solid. I am going to take it back to the dealership and have all the PSW coding removed. The BMPSport Flash is not recognizing my ECU. I plugged a data logger and its not seeing the ECU either. But the car will turn over. Runs like crap, though. Only turned it over to test battery. __________________ G-Power/Hamann BMW M3, G-Power Supercharger SKII Club Sport, Eisenmann Race w/Challenge Race X-Pipe, Project Kicks Nero Chrome Lug Nuts, Hamann Body Kit, KW V3, Vorschlag Camber Plates, ARKYM Wheels, Escort Radar and Laser Jammers 9500ci
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gedwierico New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: audi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: men iTrader: (0)	Nothing the dealer could program should be able to stop it from communicating with your DME. __________________
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