PSA: Bimmercode now supports E-series cars

derbo · 07-08-2019, 01:03 PM

I normally use Bimmercode for the F series cars in my family but I just noticed the recent update said E series cars are now supported! It's nice to have an alternative option to Carly. Fairly basic options but that should satisfy most folks.

https://bimmercode.app/cars/e90/

MJBO · 07-09-2019, 04:22 AM

That's awesome! I have both (had an F20, now the E90), and this will save me paying AGAIN for Carly's BS subscription.

amrazM · 07-09-2019, 10:59 PM

What’s gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone’s frm2?

MJBO · 07-10-2019, 03:21 AM

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What’s gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone’s frm2?

Please explain

derbo · 07-12-2019, 12:09 AM

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What’s gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone’s frm2?

Please explain

http://support.mycarly.com/knowledge...rding-frm-ecu/

sdbmwcoding · 07-12-2019, 01:29 AM

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What’s gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone’s frm2?

Frying FRM2 or FRM3 will happen regardless of what tool you use. If the tool is going to modify variables or scan the frm then there is a chance of it bricking. Even with a standard code reader that reads codes other than dme there is a chance it bricks. It's not like using Carly or bimmercode is going to have a higher chance of bricking the car than any other tool.

MJBO · 07-12-2019, 02:30 AM

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http://support.mycarly.com/knowledge...rding-frm-ecu/

Interesting (well, nerdy interesting) reading

derbo · 07-12-2019, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

What's gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone's frm2?

Frying FRM2 or FRM3 will happen regardless of what tool you use. If the tool is going to modify variables or scan the frm then there is a chance of it bricking. Even with a standard code reader that reads codes other than dme there is a chance it bricks. It's not like using Carly or bimmercode is going to have a higher chance of bricking the car than any other tool.

I wonder does NCSexpert have the same problem?

sdbmwcoding · 07-12-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by amrazM

What's gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone's frm2?

Frying FRM2 or FRM3 will happen regardless of what tool you use. If the tool is going to modify variables or scan the frm then there is a chance of it bricking. Even with a standard code reader that reads codes other than dme there is a chance it bricks. It's not like using Carly or bimmercode is going to have a higher chance of bricking the car than any other tool.

I wonder does NCSexpert have the same problem?

If you code with ncs expert and the frm is faulty it'll brick. When you scan the car with a code reader and the reader scans the frm and frm is faulty it'll brick. The reason it bricks is when you code or scan the frm reboots. Faulty firmware will not allow it to reboot correctly resulting in bricking the module. That's why it can happen when the negative terminal is pulled. It doesn't matter what you use to code or scan with, if the software or piece of hardware is going to scan or code the frm and the frm is faulty it'll be the same outcome

derbo · 07-12-2019, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by socalcoding

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by socalcoding

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Originally Posted by amrazM

What's gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone's frm2?

Frying FRM2 or FRM3 will happen regardless of what tool you use. If the tool is going to modify variables or scan the frm then there is a chance of it bricking. Even with a standard code reader that reads codes other than dme there is a chance it bricks. It's not like using Carly or bimmercode is going to have a higher chance of bricking the car than any other tool.

I wonder does NCSexpert have the same problem?

If you code with ncs expert and the frm is faulty it'll brick. When you scan the car with a code reader and the reader scans the frm and frm is faulty it'll brick. The reason it bricks is when you code or scan the frm reboots. Faulty firmware will not allow it to reboot correctly resulting in bricking the module. That's why it can happen when the negative terminal is pulled. It doesn't matter what you use to code or scan with, if the software or piece of hardware is going to scan or code the frm and the frm is faulty it'll be the same outcome

Well shit, I guess I'm not touching the FRM for now. Do they have a range or firmware versions that are affected?

ItsGary · 07-12-2019, 03:24 PM

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Well shit, I guess I'm not touching the FRM for now. Do they have a range or firmware versions that are affected?

Carlys site just says this

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Which FRMs get broken:
Unfortunately some FRM2 and FRM3 modules (produced from ca. 2007 – 2013) have a rare firmware fault. The app checks the firmware of the ECU for this specific fault and blocks coding of these modules if necessary.

In these cases, the following message is displayed within the app when trying to code the FRM:

“Carly has found severe faults in your FRM and has therefore NOT coded your FRM.”

Only the following models have an FRM2 or FRM3 modules installed:

1 series (E8x) 2007 or later
3 series (E9x) 2007 or later
X1 (E84) all build years
X5 (E7x) all build years
X6 (E7x) all build years
Z4 (E89) all build years
Mini (R55 or newer) all build years

sdbmwcoding · 07-12-2019, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by socalcoding

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by socalcoding

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Originally Posted by amrazM

What's gonna happen when bimmercode fries everyone's frm2?

Frying FRM2 or FRM3 will happen regardless of what tool you use. If the tool is going to modify variables or scan the frm then there is a chance of it bricking. Even with a standard code reader that reads codes other than dme there is a chance it bricks. It's not like using Carly or bimmercode is going to have a higher chance of bricking the car than any other tool.

I wonder does NCSexpert have the same problem?

If you code with ncs expert and the frm is faulty it'll brick. When you scan the car with a code reader and the reader scans the frm and frm is faulty it'll brick. The reason it bricks is when you code or scan the frm reboots. Faulty firmware will not allow it to reboot correctly resulting in bricking the module. That's why it can happen when the negative terminal is pulled. It doesn't matter what you use to code or scan with, if the software or piece of hardware is going to scan or code the frm and the frm is faulty it'll be the same outcome

Well shit, I guess I'm not touching the FRM for now. Do they have a range or firmware versions that are affected?

It's common on frm3 cars which would be 2011+. In the hundreds of cars I've coded I've only seen it happen on frm3, not super common on frm2. Carly is the only software currently that reads the bootsector before coding and will detect if the frm firmware is faulty meaning it will not code it if it is faulty. I assume there is a function via tool32 to check the same thing but I haven't been able to find it. Good thing is the frm is covered under a 10 year 150,000 mile warranty and even if you are out of that warranty you can find second hand frm's for around $100

Bartledoo · 07-12-2019, 09:19 PM

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