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01-25-2024, 08:47 PM | #1 |
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Recaro Sportster install: coding v resistor kit v emulator?
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Decided to order/upgrade seats with Recaro Sportster GTs [spec -black leather w/carbon weave]. So prepping to obtain all necessary supporting items, etc to successfully complete install. After probing via multiple searches, sites, threads...still w/o clear understanding of which options [pros/cons] are 'proven/best solution(s)' to successfully eliminate airbag/occupancy error coded for e9X M3s. Cost comparisons:
Which is the most cost effective, reliable, and proven selection? Experienced commentary most welcomed & much appreciated...comments?
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Coding all day.
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01-26-2024, 12:32 AM | #4 |
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It’s the most reliable solution. You unplug the modules and code it out. Emulators could be reliable but YMMV depending on who built the emulator. I prefer not adding an addition item to fail and just code it out.
There is a caveat to coding out or emulator , is that the front airbag on the passenger will always deploy. We don’t have the European switch to manually turn on the passenger airbag.
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Coding is the preferred method, as its quicker and non-invasive.
We're located in Anaheim if you need coding and installation performed. We're an authorized Recaro/Sparco dealer.
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coding is free, buy a cable for $50 and do it yourself. instruction to code recaro seats are on here.
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Another +1 for coding for this exact reason.
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Curious if Expert mode in Bimmercode provides correct "protocols" since I don't have ISTA.
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I am also not aware of being able to do this in ISTA as the only cars that would have it, are the E92 GTS, and BMW Perf seats that do not have OC3 sensors. You have a few options if you DIY: NCSExpert in BMW Standard tools with updated SP DATEN files BimmerGeeks ProTools on Android AutoLogic (Probably not worth the cost of the hardware if you arent part of a shop)
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Since don't have time or desire to become a pseudo coder, BimmerGeeks or service provider likely best approach.
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Just get Protools. It's an invaluable piece of any BMW owners tool bag, and probably works out the same as paying someone to do a one time coding.
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Adept in most 'IT stuff' and unafraid of mid-level coding efforts. My concern is balance of time, proficiency, risk for 'deeper' coding effort impacting safety features...especially in German Successfully used tools for tuning, Bimmercode expert mode and Autel for various coding/diagnostics/resets. That said, request a bit more on what exactly and where are said "Protocols"? Uncertain of meaning/definition...apologies on topic ignorance.
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https://www.bimmergeeks.net/product-page/master-license Here is the bundle that includes the USB connector and the BT dongle. https://www.bimmergeeks.net/product-...ergeeks-bundle I've been exclusively using the BT dongle and my android tablet I bought for $250. I bring it to trackdays as a quick and easy diagnostics tablet as well! It's a pretty straightforward process to remove the items and it is in English. I believe in the Airbag module, there is a popular tab that shows the items to remove. They also have a facebook group where you can ask questions for additional help from the community. Or hit up the discord in my sig and I can always help you there or someone else in the chat that might know how to use ProTools can help you out. This is a breeze to learn compared to the original BMW software installed on Windows. I'm coming from learning DIS, NCSexpert, INPA, and ISTA from 10+ years ago and manually editing manipulation files in german. You wont regret it!
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Since seats won't arrive for a few weeks, time to familiarize.
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01-29-2024, 11:26 AM | #17 |
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I did resistor on my driver seat airbag. It doesn't have to be a Recaro seat resistor, any resistor will work. Mine just has two prongs and plug into the bmw plug for about $10. It has been years without issues.
Don't know about occupancy error as only the passenger seat has that. But Macht Schnell and some other places sell emulators for that.
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The number of times I've coded this out for friends in less than 10 minutes... it's pretty insane. Imagine if I charged for this, $50 for a 10-minute job...
So let that sink in as to why you should do it yourself. And ProTools, as mentioned by everyone, is an invaluable tool to have for a DIYer, on-track aid, and overall any BMW owner. Although one thing to note: sometimes coding can cause your FRM to brick. Not to scare you, it's a small percentage, but just being transparent about it. The FRM is not a vital module for vehicle operation (starting the engine, driving, etc.), but it does cause some annoyances, such as windows won't roll down, doors don't lock, etc. This can be easily fixed!
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also I'm a software engineer in a past life, so the windows / ista bits don't scare me. the non-stop german does, however lol
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But if you are not afraid, you can do the laptop + winkFP route, which is good if you are not afraid of the German language, lol. In other words, it would be more efficient to get an Android tablet + BimmerGeeks ProTool Master license since it will mostly be translated to English already.
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Protools does not have the capability of programming a module. It can code, reset defaults but beyond that, it cann't say reprogram like how WinFKP does. Protools VO coding is simple. You edit the VO and it actually determines which models needs to recode. Protools also has popular, standard, expert tabs for each module. Sticking to Popular/Standard usually gets most things unless its an oddball thing like coding anti-dazzle headlights on a F8x/G8x. That said, my go-to is the Protools tablet cause its signficantly faster to plug in a BT dongle, open the app and tap a few items. Let's use removing TPMS and adding FTM as an example. It requires removing VO, recoding KOMBI, CIC, DSC and unplugging RDS module. In Protools, you can just edit the VO and let Protools figure out what needs to be done. If you do it on the laptop, you will need to open up NCSexpert into a Manipulation profile, edit the VOs, then select Kombi and CIC and DSC individually to default code, or add the changes manually to each module if you don't want to lost other coding per module. ISTA has good diagnostics and test plans for errors. I didn't install ISTA/P because I don't have an ICOM-B and refuse to program anything on the MOST network without one.
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