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Finally found my LCI
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:11 pm
by JF1980
Looks like I have finally found my x40d - put down a reservation fee today and all being well should collect on Saturday. Quite exciting after almost 3 months of seriously looking
Any tips and tricks on using the pro nav / iDrive? Other little things I might want to do or tweak once I get her?
For my E53 I have the cable for running diagnostics etc (using VMware on a laptop). Which cables do I need to order to get myself geared up for diagnostics, coding and Nav updates on the E70?
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:15 am
by Waka
Hi JF1980

remember to post pics up when you get your x40D.
[note to self, post pics up of my new x40D >:D]
When I get my cable working and can update the nav maps I'll tweak a few things like boot close, mirror fold in and some light options. I'll report back when I've sussed it!
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:47 am
by JF1980
Sounds good - map updates and mirrors closing with remote lock are things I'm interested in doing.
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:03 pm
by X5Sport
Map updates need a licence key developed from your VIN foe each update set. VERY expensive if sourced officially! There are cheaper alternatives.
The maps are only £25 a set OEM, but the key was almost £200 last time I looked >:(
Some coding also needs a licence key code in order to work, and there is a lot of info on bmwcoders on line.
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:07 pm
by JF1980
Yep have researched it a bit. Not sure how much we are allowed to discuss on here it seems to have become a bit conservative on that front..
Already have the map data files from *cough* O:-)
Read about FSC codes and how to *cough* 'obtain' one. Just about to order a diagnostics cable but want to get the right one - currently looking at this which I think will do everything I need:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ISTA-UP-2 ... SwGOxXAlkk
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:12 pm
by X5Sport
You will probably need to get the latest data files to give you the car settings look ups. They are huge - several GB.
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:24 pm
by JF1980
Thanks, guess I should focus on getting the car first, then I can worry about tinkering..
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:39 pm
by Waka
Interesting, the cable I bought was OBD2 to USB - maybe that's why I can't get it working!

Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:56 pm
by JF1980
Correct - based on some research I think you need a DCAN cable for the E70. K-CAN works for older models like E53. ODB2 will just allow reading of generic error codes.
Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 4:32 pm
by JF1980
Collected her today. Sorry for the poor photo my wife took it while I was getting the paperwork sorted out.
Colour wasn't my first choice but it's quite nice - individual perl silver. Black leather with silver trim inside.
Options: 20" 333, Heated comfort seats w/Lumbar, Rear heated seats, Comfort access, Soft Close, Powered boot, TopView and SideView, Adaptive Headlights, HUD, Sun Protection Glass, Advanced Loudspeaker, Pro Nav Media package.
Nice to drive - much smoother gearbox than the E53. Don't like the driving position as much as the E53 but I'll get used to it. Lots of grunt. Happy

Re: Finally found my LCI
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:26 pm
by graemeX5
Congrats on the new car and not seen the pearl white before