E46 ZCS/FA Coding NCS Expert

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding a BMW Vehicle Order using the NCS Expert tool, specifically for the BMW E46 Sedan. Additionally, it will cover how to copy the FA (Fahrgestellnummer) from the LCM (ALSZ) to the IKE (AKMB) using P.A. Soft 1.4. This process is essential for effective coding and programming of your vehicle's modules.

Step 1: Setting Up NCS Expert

1. Install NCS Expert:

   • Ensure that NCS Expert is installed on your computer. This tool is part of the BMW Standard Tools suite.

2. Connect Your Vehicle:

   • Use an appropriate OBD-II interface to connect your BMW E46 to your computer.
   • Start NCS Expert and select the appropriate profile (usually "Expertmode").

3. Read Vehicle Data:

   • Navigate to the "File" menu and select "Load Profile."
   • Choose the “FA” option to read the vehicle's current configuration.
   • Click on "Read ECU" to load the current settings and vehicle order.

Step 2: Adding Vehicle Order

1. Access the Vehicle Order:

   • In the NCS Expert interface, find the option to view the vehicle order (VO).

2. Modify the Vehicle Order:

   • To add new features or modules, you will need to insert the corresponding codes into your vehicle order.
   • Use the BMW coding reference to find the correct codes for your desired features.

3. Save Changes:

   • After adding the necessary codes, save your changes by selecting "File" and then "Save as."
   • Ensure that you have a backup of the original vehicle order before making modifications.

Step 3: Copying FA from LCM to IKE

1. Open P.A. Soft 1.4:

   • Launch P.A. Soft 1.4 on your computer.

2. Connect to the LCM:

   • Navigate to the LCM module in the software and read the FA from the LCM (ALSZ).
   • Make sure to note down the FA details.

3. Transfer FA to IKE:

   • Next, switch to the IKE module (AKMB).
   • Copy the FA details you obtained from the LCM.
   • Paste the new FA into the IKE module.

4. Write Changes:

   • After copying the FA, ensure to write the changes to the IKE module.
   • Confirm that the changes have been successfully applied.

Step 4: Clearing ZCS/FA (Optional)

1. Use Tool32:

   • If you want to clear all ZCS (Zentralcodierung) or FA, you can use Tool32.
   • Open Tool32 and connect to your vehicle.

2. Execute Clear Command:

   • Locate the appropriate function to clear ZCS/FA.
   • Follow the prompts to clear the information, ensuring you understand that this will reset your settings.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to add a BMW Vehicle Order using NCS Expert, copy the FA from LCM to IKE using P.A. Soft 1.4, and optionally clear ZCS/FA with Tool32. This process is crucial for customizing and programming various modules in your BMW E46 Sedan. Make sure to back up your original settings and proceed cautiously with all modifications to avoid any unintended issues. Happy coding!