Replaced amplifier on my f30 for a used one it says its not coded for the vehicle

Beemmer · 04-23-2015, 02:00 AM

hi, i had a problem with my hk amplifier on my f30 335i, so i buyd i used one on ebay it has the same connectors and its an amplifier for harman kardon sound, my car has hk sound also...the used amplifier was removed from a 328i or 328d, so the thing is i scanned my car and it says the amplifier its not coded for the vehicle... can this amplifier be coded/reprogrammed to my car.... ? i really need to know.. the used one has diferent part number but its the same thing... please help.

E90Fleet · 04-23-2015, 02:48 PM

Yes, if its the Harman Kardon Amplifier it needs to be programmed to you car via the dealers ISTA system.

This is programming not coding, so dealer has to do it.

It is not required for the lower end ones.

ronanz · 04-23-2015, 04:24 PM

Should've asked question HERE

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justinnum1 · 04-23-2015, 09:23 PM

this isn't covered under your warranty?

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Beemmer Private 22 Rep 80 Posts Drives: crashed e93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: i dont know iTrader: (0)	Replaced amplifier on my f30 for a used one it says its not coded for the vehicle hi, i had a problem with my hk amplifier on my f30 335i, so i buyd i used one on ebay it has the same connectors and its an amplifier for harman kardon sound, my car has hk sound also...the used amplifier was removed from a 328i or 328d, so the thing is i scanned my car and it says the amplifier its not coded for the vehicle... can this amplifier be coded/reprogrammed to my car.... ? i really need to know.. the used one has diferent part number but its the same thing... please help.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Yes, if its the Harman Kardon Amplifier it needs to be programmed to you car via the dealers ISTA system. This is programming not coding, so dealer has to do it. It is not required for the lower end ones. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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ronanz Gettin It Figured Out 1820 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: 435i FBO PS2 bm3 w/ options Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Southwest Region iTrader: (3)	Should've asked question HERE . __________________ . My Build Thread can be found HERE
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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	this isn't covered under your warranty? __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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