Nice video! But since i do code several vehicles per week for different customers, i would like to point a few things out. 1st. For people who don't know anything about coding: The central coding key (ZCS) or vehicle order(FA or VO) is like the DNA of the car. The build date, basic equipment and optional equipment are listed inside here. It's saved redundant in 2 modules and has one simple funcion.. The computer that's going to program or code the module(s) reads it and then determines how to deploy the software/coding to suit that specific car. 2nd. Because of the vehicle order only being changed for manual transmission, you should only code the relevant module(s) after you write the FA to the modules storing it, so in this case you should have only coded the kombi (AKMB) instead of the whole car and you would be all set. Processing the whole car can be quite dangerous. As failure to communicate with a module during coding actually can destroy a module.. ask me how i know ;) Because of that you should only code modules that actually need to be coded and leave the rest alone, to reduce the risk :) 3rd. Just leave the car running while coding, you won't hurt anything ;) If battery voltage dips too hard it might cause communication problems and the consequences of that can be really bad for your module. 4th. Regarding the E46ZST file... There are 2 types reference files actually, one E46AT and one E46ZST. If your car has a central coding key (ZCS) , use the E46ZST file for reference of what to add or distract from the strings. If your car has a vehicle order, use the E46AT file. Within the AT file, the options will be listed, and the option codes to add will be in front of the description in the following format: Wxxx , in which case you should enter it like this in NCS expert: $xxx The newer chassis that only have a vehicle order will only have a ExxAT file in the DATEN folder. Lastly, You should (in theory) also program (not coding, flashing the module actually) the DME after a manual swap. You could do this by any programming tool of choice like WINKFP, ISTA /P or an external scan tool with module programming capability. The reason for this is that the software for an AT DME is different to that of a MT. The software in the DME for an AT actually retards the timing a little bit when the transmission should shift, thus reducing torque and enhancing the life of the clutches inside your transmission. Don't feel offended by my criticism, I really do like all of your videos and i myself learned quite a bit from them! Keep up the good work man ;) If you ever need help with coding or programming any BMW, old or new, feel free to contact me. I love helping the BMW community :) Greetings from Belgium!

Well done 50's kid put out my trans/cog/fault light out this evening, found your info useful after going from ZF slush box to manual trans last week , I used a manual sub engine loom to keep things even tidier so my reverse lights and parking sensors are all good needing no additional wiring, purchased everything I needed from a BMW E46 breaker who gave me everything I needed to do the conversion and I mean everything, top seller and cheap too

Thanks much for these excellent and detailed videos. I have been searching for two and a half years since doing my transmission swap on my '02 E46 for the proper instructions. After a couple of issues with basic connectivity with the car, which I resolved as per my notes at your Installation of INPA and NCS Expert video, by splicing pins 7 and 8 on the OBD connector, I was up and running and coded the car and cleared all vestiges of the automatic transmission error codes in about 15 minutes, after writing down each step of your instructions. Superb job! You saved me about $250 from sending the ECU to a remote location to have it recoded. I could not get the car smog checked as long as that transmission code was there, even not related obviously to emissions. The DMV thinks that a manual transmission has electronic "shift points" nevertheless, obviously never having experienced a true clutch-driven car. They said I would have to change the entire wiring harness and the ECU. I had to laugh...

Great job on this as well as all of your videos. And thank you for taking the time to explain the differences between pre face lift and post face lift.

Thanks for the video! I completed my manual swap on my 2003 325xi touring and successfully turned off my egs and cel faults with coding all thanks to you.

Kudos to you for doing the coding live and sorting out the problems.

I appreciate the video is 6 years old, but I followed your vid for my 2004 E46 B3 S Auto to Man swap last night. Worked perfectly , thanks for a great vid.

Thank you so much! I did AT to MT swap for my R56, got stuck at how to do the coding (newbie to BMW coding concept). This video is super helpful! I am waiting for the cable to come in and will do the coding next week.

Your the man!!! Getting ready to by an e46 but it’s auto and want to swap it I. The future!! Learned so much from you and glad your back on KZfaq.

You are the best!! I followed your entire manual transmission swap!!

Finally my much awaited video. Thank you!

Superb detailed video. Just used it for my SMG to 6MT conversions. Worked a treat. Thank you

I'd say the Vehicle Order is a list of options that describe the vehicle. From the VO you can determine the list of ECUs fitted and the coding data that is written to each ECU. From E65 onwards the VO is also used, in conjunction with the factory ilevel, to determine the correct software update for each ECU.

so cool that you kept the whole process in, bugs and all =)

EXCELLENT HELP LOVE YOUR VIDEOES CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON THE REMOVAL AND INSTALL OF THE TRANSMISSION INLET COOLING LINES SUCH AS HOW TO RAISE ENGINE

thank you! its hard to grasp, but you didn't an excellent job of explaining everything

very good. looking forward to the next.

Thank you for another excellent video! I’ve spent some time coding my e60 and now I’m working on an e46, and your video has given me a great intro into what I’m trying to tackle...However, it seems there is a real lack of information on the forums and the internet in general for what I’m trying to do, so I’m reaching out to you in hopes that you might be able to shed some light on the job I’m currently facing. A pre facelift 2001 325ci that I’ve swapped out the ZF automatic for a GM automatic...I’ve swapped the wiring harness, the tcu, driveshaft, etc...the issue I’m having is coding it, and I’m coming up with zero insight on what needs to be done to get the car communicating with the new (used) tcu...Do you have any advice on what I need to rewrite to make this swap work? Have you ever considered doing a video highlighting this swap? With all of the ZF transmission reverse drum issues, this seems to be a popular swap idea to many, but I’ve yet to see anyone post anything anywhere about the coding obstacles encountered with it...I own a shop and have had my hands in quite a few bimmers, but this one has seriously stumped me and your input would be seriously appreciated! At any rate, I hope you have a great day, and thank you 50’s Kid!

Great video as always!!

Excellent again thanks. A note on making it easier to follow your on-screen action. In INPA it was very hard to follow where you were going. You were using the function keys on your keyboard without announcing the keystroke each time. Which made it nearly impossible without pausing and replaying several times for each screen to catch which function key you were selecting. One of the overloads with NCSExpert for a beginner is that the function keys look the same in some screens, some screens look very similar, and the keys change position. If you're going to use the Function keys on your keyboard instead of the cursor please please verbalise what you're doing/have done with the action. Or use the cursor/pointer. You were excellent at this when doing your previous "How to INstall INPA 7 NCSExpert" video.

Hey 50s Kid, love your videos and I have followed you on a rewiring my E46 M3 swap, what i wasn't clear on, is this video about coding going to be the same for this car?

Thank you sir! You are a great help

You need to code each module separately one at time Especially the KMB and MK60. with EGS connected. then clear adaptations on Egs and DME. then unplug EGS and clear adoption on the DME one more time done . good luck.

hi man, great vrideos! i want to swap my 330ci pre facelift with smg/ssg gearbox to a manual box. before i do it i want to know exactly what to do and dont get stuck. so i have a few question and maybe you an answer it. Does the coding with substract 8 from SA code is that the same procedure if you have an smg/ssg? also, i dont know if possible, but to what you have to change if the last number of you 16 digit hex is 1.2.3.4.5.6.7 or 8?? or is that not possible? After you change the SA code, you write it to EWS and KMB(depending type), after that, you did job: codieren in all modules one by one. i think that is for learing the modules that the car has no auto trans and dont give any related faults. am i correct? thanks again for making this great video's. Regards michael from the netherlands!

Hi @50skid, nice videos, many thanks for them. I am currently having an odd issue that I am having trouble solving. Any help would be appreciated. I converted my 3/02 330ci from auto to manual, I have coded the car, no more lights on dash car is happy and changed the auto harness to a manual one. BUT, when I scan with ista-d it is looking for an EGS that does not exist but the car has no warnings. I have tried using different DME part numbers from manual 330's and this did not help. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Or any suggestions

Hi 50skid Thanks for the great video, pls advise...my computer box was stolen together with my transponder, i then purchased second hand replacement computer box and transponder from a friend which goes together but he didn't have the key and ignition for me , luckily i've got my old key and ignition....my question is ...can i marry these two sets together with this software(INPA) and how ?

Great informative video.

Ooh! You should do a video for enabling triple blink when you tap the turn signal! That’s a pretty popular one

Good job I paid to get this done you are amazing

Default perameters means, get rid of all learn perameters, like a more aggressive set of sdhift points or aggressive fuel curve that the ECU would learn for people that drive aggressivel).

50skid love your videos. I have 1 question to ask. Instrumental cluster is not working. I checked all fuses under glove box. They are all good. What is that changed old with new battery. Turned car on and cluster was not working. Can u please help

I'm sure the M3 DIyers will be here shortly but does this work on those that convert their 6speed smg to 6speed manuals for the e46 m3?

I have a 2000 323i that I managed to get the cog and dsc light off of with the help of this and the thread. Was wondering if you could help me figure out why my SES is staying light? Still getting p0600 for the serial bus with the trans but my SA is correct on everything I’m checking? Are the adaptations really hanging me up? My INPA isn’t working on engine, but it’ll work on other control modules on the car.

Hi. This steps which lead to deleting the Gear ECU from the FA list, can I use to delete Airbag ECU? Please, give me a list of steps to do that. Thanks!

Does this work on the e46 330d auto to 6 speed manual transmission?

My SA number ends with 0 before the check digit. How do I subtract 8 from that? This has me stuck

Thank you! God bless you!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!

I am coding my 1997 e39 tds to manual. I succefully coded the GM string by subtracting 1 from the 3rd number (from 8 to 7). However, I am confused on what to do with the SA string because I am supposed to subtract 1 from the 4th number but that number is 0?

hello I have a problem I can help you thank you my car 2000 year 320 ci auto I put the m54b30 engine and manual gearbox did everything as it works as my only problem asc and cruze control does not work asc when I read egs can error I need to do thanks

Currently trying to fit an auto ecu kit into a manual car. Didn't know it was an auto kit when I ordered it. Advert just said 323i 1999 which is what I had. With the new ecu, ews and key I can hear the fuel pump prime but the starter with not work. What would to do to free starter to engage?

If I have a new gm5 am I able to re code it with inpa? Or use sof 1.4?

Doing this on an e90, if I go in that Daten folder and go to e89, and search in there for the automatic transmission order there is more then one automatik listed on that doc, do I delete them all or just start with 205 ?

my car is an e46 3 series bmw 2002 325i and i had a cluster from a 2 doors bmw, so i get the 330i one and want to code....cause all things working good but the triangle and brake light in orange are always on....and a dampet in the millage...please help....

Can you make guide or give me a clue how to do that in 2003 BMW e60. I swapped the motor from 2.2 to 3.0 gasoline.

would you incounter issues taking a 2001 manual trans and installing into a 2003 auto? now seeing this part about non-facelift modules compared to facelift modules, will this be a pinch point while changing over to the 2001 manual transmission? Edit: I think its just for reference to know what your looking at, rather then what you can and cant do kinda thing.

What is the auto trans code for 2009 mini cooper r56 s? Thanks for your time

Hey, I’m having a issue. The VO $205 didn’t appear it when I went into FA. I Re flash the DME to 6SPD with the Binary prior before coding can that be the issue? Will I have to ref lash it with its Original Binary? Then recode it? The COG light is still on.

I am looking for a way to change an option on automatic transmission when it is on "D" mode. I want the transmission to do clutch like on manual gearbox when I take my foot of the acceleration pedal. Action is like it is on "N". Anybody can help me with?

I’ve just put an m52 from an auto car into my manual coupe, the ecu still thinks it’s an auto. how would I code it to a manual? It won’t even crank because of this. I’ve done the relevant wiring too to no luck. I’m pulling my hair out at this point. thanks in advance

Hi - I've got an issue with my M54 swap. The ECU I had to swap doesn't have a VIN attached to it. How can I read the modules with NCSExpert if there's no VIN?

Hey 50's Kid, I'm trying to find an instructional for coding/re-flash ECM/PCM after an automatic transmission swap/exchange. I've installed the same transmission ( same part number & make ), the donner-trans was ( bought from BMW wrecker ) & has the stock mechatronics unit installed. Why i'm getting an error ( U0301 ) which causes the engine to run in limp biscuit mode lol. After the replacement trans was installed I found the car would run fine for about the first 10 minutes of just idling it log this error, throws an engine-check-light & run like it's misfiring almost. But I'm able to clear the code - after which the vehicle will run fine agin until the error is logged again. Only happened after replacement box installed. I've been able to setup INPA in Windows laptop with NCS-Expert etc, I just need to know how to re-program/re-flash ( which could maybe involve changing/updating the transmission ID/Serial number ) + adaptations too I guess. So my question is how to pair/sync the donner trans to vehicle using NCS-Expert. Unfortunately I can't follow this video to da letter ( great insight into INPA though ) please help.... The vehicle is a E46 BMW 2004 318ti Compact M-Sport with the N46B20 engine & a French made auto Thanks in advance. Lexus Crowley.

I purchased a prefacelift e46 325i touring with a 5 speed swap done to it. I’m pretty sure that the vehicle was never coded.. it currently has Break lights and every single damn light on cluster one. Including the tamper dot. Has anyone ever ran into the brake lights on after swap?

Would most of this be the same for a E85 Z4?

Would this coding work with a manual swap e39 525i? I finished up my manual swap and need to code it to get it to work . It's my first time doing a manual swap

Hello here from the uk i have done the conversion e46 330d 2005 and have wired in the reverse switch in the relay in dme box but i no longer have pdc ...parking sensors could any one help with this please

Excellent video as always, I'm wondering if I can use these programs to turn off the service light for the post O2 sensors. I installed headers but left the sensors just because I have them. I guess my question is if I can make the car not to read the post O2 sensors with these programs?

I did the coding but now my lights don’t work any advice?

Would this be the same process if I were to do this to a 2000 e39 528?

Great video. Has anyone permanently damaged/disabled a car/module using INPA?

will pa soft scanner work to start m e46 after a manual swap?

Is this procedure applicable to E36 OBD I?

E46 for life

Will this work with a MS45 E46?

Hello! I wanted to know which program you use to check on BMW's such as e46 325xi 2001 for electrical diagrams? I own the Bently service manual but it lacks the diagrams I need.

Hello 50's Dude, I hope you're well and want to thank your years of wonderful contributions to the BMW enthusiast community you rock dude. Now, I need to appeal to you for help, please. I did a manual swap in my e46 330ci and I followed your video to the letter to code the vehicle order and got rid of the transmission gear light and I should've stopped there, but I went ahead and cleared all the other modules to their defaults and my DSC and Brake light went on when I reset the Mk60 module, and I can't get them to go off. I recalibrated the steering wheel column alignment with INPA. I've been working at this for days and I can't come up with an answer. Any advice you can offer would be highly appreciated; I would even pay for a solution.

My car won't connect to ncs expert. Aka load modules and vin and all that. Fresh 5 speed swap. I did drive it 50 miles before I got code p0600. And now it won't even crank. I had nick from active autowerke try and code it for me, but even he was stumped. It could see the ecu but nothing else.

One thing is worth to say. If You like to have same characteristic of power & torque like "factory" manual car You should reflash MS43 with WinKFP and put appropriate firmware.

still permanent error , i delete all transmission faults by obd2 Thinkdiag but still only 1 (transmission oil sensor) can't delete it ?!!!

Will this also work for e90

How can i do it without clutch switch sir? My car have no clutch switch. I already email to you, please check mail sir!

Hi guys, i got problem on throttle delay after swap to manual gearbox, is it normal or need to do with the coding?

does anyone have the problem not having the GM, SA, ZN codes??? need help please

Hj 50s kid! Question what if I wanted to go back to a auto trans cause I'm passing on to someone that just can't hang with the manual will it be the reverse to the manual swap coding?

I am currently swapping a 330d auto xdrive to a manual rwd. Do you know if the xdrive removal require additional coding? If so, do you know a website which shows how to code it?

Can i use an e46 3 series ecu from a manual car for the swap to avoid coding or do i HAVE to code?

HELLO SIR PLEASE I NEED FILE OF 316I AUT Gearbox type U CAN HELP ME I HAVE MOTOR N46

Can you code my GM46 for a BMW 330 ci

Dear 50’s kid how I can connect with you directly? Writing from Italy. Cheers 😊

Hey buddy u still working with bmw coding

I have an 09 Mini Cooper S with a manual transmission originally. I used the DME/CAS on an automatic transmission mini cooper s for testing. when I put back the DME/CAS on the original car, I get a transmission missing message. I tried everything you mentioned and another commentator with no luck. what is the next step? I might add the $205 on the car, write the FA to the CAS and FRM. then delete and update the FA on them again?

i guess u need a manual instrument cluster for manual transmission or? cause u cant see the actual gear position as on automatic. or u can code it somehow? need to have an manual gear position sensor on automatic display?

Hey 50s kid almost done with my manual swap was wondering in order for my car to drive will i need to code it or can i get away with it for a couple days my friend says it will go into limp mode if i dont is this true? Swapping 04 325ci

ON A 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Does this apply for e39 aswell? Or are they different?

What do I do if after selecting any of the options in NCSExpert: AKMB, ALSZ, EWS,KMB, and all I get is a "Vin is fautly" code? I have tried in two different E46's 1999 328i and 2004 M3 and on both i get "Vin is Faulty".

Hi my last digit for sa is O

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Will this work on a 2001 740i?