DIY: F8x Software Update Tips

Almaretto · 11-03-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by baturbo

Should I be worried

You should take out of transport mode if still present. Otherwise, nothing to worry about.

baturbo · 11-03-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

You should take out of transport mode if still present. Otherwise, nothing to worry about.

I believe that I have. The car seems fine. Just wasn't sure about this shadow code. Thanks

Almaretto · 11-03-2018, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by baturbo

I believe that I have. The car seems fine. Just wasn't sure about this shadow code. Thanks

Which app is that?

Shadow codes are usually those which serve as a historical record (ie remnants left behind after an issue has been fixed).

With ISTA+, when you run complete vehicle test, it shows list of faults with mileage at which they occurred. Some will be current issues while others are former.

baturbo · 11-03-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

Which app is that?

Shadow codes are usually those which serve as a historical record (ie remnants left behind after an issue has been fixed).

With ISTA+, when you run complete vehicle test, it shows list of faults with mileage at which they occurred. Some will be current issues while others are former.

It is MHD. I'll run ISTA+ and see what I have. Was all green last time. Thanks

baturbo · 11-03-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by baturbo

It is MHD. I'll run ISTA+ and see what I have. Was all green last time. Thanks

So all codes clear in ISTA+. Nice and green. Shadow code still appears in mhd. Can I do anything about it?

Almaretto · 11-05-2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by baturbo

So all codes clear in ISTA+. Nice and green. Shadow code still appears in mhd. Can I do anything about it?

I know not.

kubax86 · 01-17-2019, 06:26 PM

Hello,
I've recently updated my M4 including all ECU's besides HU_NBT and KOMBI to F020-18-11-531, everything went fine. I noticed strange thing, that when DSC start intervening car feels like it lost a little bit of power, its like DSC is cutting off some power to prevent wheels spinning but its not showing traction on cluster. If i turn DSC completely OFF its perfectly fine, so i think its some DSC/DME related thing. I'm running in winter, with winter tires(255/35,275/35). Anyone noticed anyhing similiar?

GC-M3 · 04-30-2019, 02:30 PM

It seems the link to the flashing guide is down, do you still have a copy or maybe the latest?

What would be the easiest way to do a full update? I haven't looked into flashing ECUs in a long time (2016) and I'm wondering if the process changed or there is something else out there. Thanks for your help!

fackamato · 05-16-2019, 04:24 AM

Does anyone know what the changes in the different software versions are?

Almaretto · 05-16-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fackamato

Does anyone know what the changes in the different software versions are?

There are never release notes.

fackamato · 05-16-2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

There are never release notes.

Figured. I wonder if the community has noticed some differences etc.

rokkuchan · 08-21-2019, 07:05 PM

Just want to say thanks for the guide and thanks to Shawn for the links to data.

I updated the similar list of ECUs on this guide to F020-19-07-539 with ease. Did not update the GW.

I even use the guide to make my own HP PSU. It works perfect but I never exceeded 10A! It was mostly hovering around 6A or less and peaked at 10.xxA for DME when the pumps came on. But i did have my battery fully charged beforehand.

To be safe i did individual ecu at a time and each took roughly 3-4 minutes each. ICM took the longest at 10 minutes+ but only using 4-6A of current

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shawnsheridan · 08-21-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rokkuchan

Just want to say thanks for the guide and thanks to Shawn for the links to data.
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Almaretto · 08-23-2019, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rokkuchan

To be safe i did individual ecu at a time and each took roughly 3-4 minutes each. ICM took the longest at 10 minutes+ but only using 4-6A of power.

You updated head-unit and instrument cluster and those took less than 10 minutes as well?

rokkuchan · 08-23-2019, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

You updated head-unit and instrument cluster and those took less than 10 minutes as well?

I didn't update kombi and nbt because I thought it requires the gw first? Plus my nbt is a retrofit hardware (4.x id6) so I wanna hold off on that.

What changes would there be for the cluster if I update?

Thanks

Almaretto · 08-23-2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rokkuchan

I didn't update kombi and nbt because I thought it requires the gw first? Plus my nbt is a retrofit hardware (4.x id6) so I wanna hold off on that.

What changes would there be for the cluster if I update?

Thanks

Release notes are very rare, so it is tough to know.

rokkuchan · 08-25-2019, 06:51 AM

Just wondering, since i have a retrofitted nbt-evo id6
if i flash my nbt to latest i-step - will this reset everything that's been activated such as full screen CarPlay etc?

thanks.

kubax86 · 08-25-2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rokkuchan

Just wondering, since i have a retrofitted nbt-evo id6
if i flash my nbt to latest i-step - will this reset everything that's been activated such as full screen CarPlay etc?

thanks.

Yes.
You also need to check if you have OABR connected to Gateway.
If not, you won't be able to flash it.

Almaretto · 08-26-2019, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rokkuchan

Just wondering, since i have a retrofitted nbt-evo id6
if i flash my nbt to latest i-step - will this reset everything that's been activated such as full screen CarPlay etc?

thanks.

Flashing updates software files and injects new CAFD. Therefore, you will need to recode/activate fullscreen.

rokkuchan · 08-26-2019, 01:51 AM

Ok need some help.

Did Fem_Gw with ease no problem!

However, after this i just did check all (except NBT) and start the flash.

Doing Fem_body -> it the flash went up to 100% then tal execution error with Ethernet - possbily lost connection and I suspect this is seat belt!!! I forgot the damn seat belt.

so now i'm stuck and can't quit. I know it's just a matter of reflash but i can't quit and I can't reboot.

I can't even disconnect battery as it's locked. So what do i do?

So currently it's still trying to finish the tal execution. I stopped it and thought i can just reflash. It's just stuck...

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rokkuchan · 08-26-2019, 02:19 AM

Ok fixed:

So it just happened that my laptop shutoff! Damn you macosx. Here's an experience for the books

- Start/Stop ignition did nothing it was still on.
- Boot locked so can't reboot the car.

However, upon laptop restarted, I was able to connect to it again and reflashed it and this time with the seat belts on! Fembody updated in 4 minutes.

Fem_gw updated in 2 minutes. I will now update the rest except nbt...

rokkuchan · 08-26-2019, 06:24 AM

Update: all updated successfully except for my retrofits. Nbt and FLE.

Most Ecu takes 3-5minutes.

Kafas2 took 16minutes - PSU read 18-19A with vents went on.

Kombi - took 8min - PSU read 14A

It never went over 20A. However I realised my battery is at 38% when deleting transport mode in ista+ it said I need to recharge before delivery. I guess it uses the battery as well. I did have it fully charged beforehand.

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kubax86 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1780 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: World iTrader: (8)	Hello, I've recently updated my M4 including all ECU's besides HU_NBT and KOMBI to F020-18-11-531, everything went fine. I noticed strange thing, that when DSC start intervening car feels like it lost a little bit of power, its like DSC is cutting off some power to prevent wheels spinning but its not showing traction on cluster. If i turn DSC completely OFF its perfectly fine, so i think its some DSC/DME related thing. I'm running in winter, with winter tires(255/35,275/35). Anyone noticed anyhing similiar?
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GC-M3 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Awaiting M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PDX iTrader: (0)	It seems the link to the flashing guide is down, do you still have a copy or maybe the latest? What would be the easiest way to do a full update? I haven't looked into flashing ECUs in a long time (2016) and I'm wondering if the process changed or there is something else out there. Thanks for your help!
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08-21-2019, 07:05 PM	#386
rokkuchan Private First Class 26 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Just want to say thanks for the guide and thanks to Shawn for the links to data. I updated the similar list of ECUs on this guide to F020-19-07-539 with ease. Did not update the GW. I even use the guide to make my own HP PSU. It works perfect but I never exceeded 10A! It was mostly hovering around 6A or less and peaked at 10.xxA for DME when the pumps came on. But i did have my battery fully charged beforehand. To be safe i did individual ecu at a time and each took roughly 3-4 minutes each. ICM took the longest at 10 minutes+ but only using 4-6A of current
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rokkuchan Private First Class 26 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Just wondering, since i have a retrofitted nbt-evo id6 if i flash my nbt to latest i-step - will this reset everything that's been activated such as full screen CarPlay etc? thanks.
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08-26-2019, 01:51 AM	#394
rokkuchan Private First Class 26 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Ok need some help. Did Fem_Gw with ease no problem! However, after this i just did check all (except NBT) and start the flash. Doing Fem_body -> it the flash went up to 100% then tal execution error with Ethernet - possbily lost connection and I suspect this is seat belt!!! I forgot the damn seat belt. so now i'm stuck and can't quit. I know it's just a matter of reflash but i can't quit and I can't reboot. I can't even disconnect battery as it's locked. So what do i do? So currently it's still trying to finish the tal execution. I stopped it and thought i can just reflash. It's just stuck...
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08-26-2019, 02:19 AM	#395
rokkuchan Private First Class 26 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Ok fixed: So it just happened that my laptop shutoff! Damn you macosx. Here's an experience for the books - Start/Stop ignition did nothing it was still on. - Boot locked so can't reboot the car. However, upon laptop restarted, I was able to connect to it again and reflashed it and this time with the seat belts on! Fembody updated in 4 minutes. Fem_gw updated in 2 minutes. I will now update the rest except nbt...
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08-26-2019, 06:24 AM	#396
rokkuchan Private First Class 26 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Update: all updated successfully except for my retrofits. Nbt and FLE. Most Ecu takes 3-5minutes. Kafas2 took 16minutes - PSU read 18-19A with vents went on. Kombi - took 8min - PSU read 14A It never went over 20A. However I realised my battery is at 38% when deleting transport mode in ista+ it said I need to recharge before delivery. I guess it uses the battery as well. I did have it fully charged beforehand.
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