Charger setting for coding

gfisher99 · 05-23-2016, 10:17 PM

Need to do some coding on my E92 tomorrow to enable the backup cam I installed today. Was thinking of getting a charger to connect while doing the coding to avoid any low battery issues. I know everyone recommends the CTEK, but they do not sell them locally and I want to get this done tomorrow.

If I get a standard charger that has amp settings, what setting would I select for the coding session, which will probably only last 10-15 mins anyways.

Thanks!

Helmsman · 05-24-2016, 07:36 AM

Any current setting you like will be just fine bud. Alternatively keep the engine running while coding, no worries while coding with for instance Carly.

jphughan · 05-24-2016, 08:53 AM

Keep your coding sessions under 15 minutes to be safe and you'll be fine.

BzsBimmer · 05-24-2016, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Keep your coding sessions under 15 minutes to be safe and you'll be fine.

Assuming you have a battery with no current issues such as a low battery alarm or intermittent electronic issues.

jphughan · 05-24-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Keep your coding sessions under 15 minutes to be safe and you'll be fine.

Assuming you have a battery with no current issues such as a low battery alarm or intermittent electronic issues.

Sure, but such a person would hopefully replace their battery in that case.

BzsBimmer · 05-24-2016, 09:26 AM

Yup but you never know with some people... Lol

gfisher99 · 05-24-2016, 10:00 AM

Thanks guys - My battery was replaced about a year ago with OEM and I've never received a low battery or discharge fault. I will just hook up a charger to be safe.

Appreciate the info!

BzsBimmer · 05-24-2016, 10:59 AM

For what it's worth, I had my camera programmed along with other things I've done without a charger. You can also code it with the car running.

gfisher99 · 05-24-2016, 11:41 AM

I went ahead and coded the modules and changed the VO with the car running. Everything is working perfectly. Nice to now have a reverse cam!

Thanks for the help...

05-23-2016, 10:17 PM	#1
gfisher99 Lieutenant 287 Rep 562 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3, '18 M2, '22 X3M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Charger setting for coding Need to do some coding on my E92 tomorrow to enable the backup cam I installed today. Was thinking of getting a charger to connect while doing the coding to avoid any low battery issues. I know everyone recommends the CTEK, but they do not sell them locally and I want to get this done tomorrow. If I get a standard charger that has amp settings, what setting would I select for the coding session, which will probably only last 10-15 mins anyways. Thanks!
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Helmsman Major General 4467 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Any current setting you like will be just fine bud. Alternatively keep the engine running while coding, no worries while coding with for instance Carly.
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Keep your coding sessions under 15 minutes to be safe and you'll be fine. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Yup but you never know with some people... Lol
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gfisher99 Lieutenant 287 Rep 562 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3, '18 M2, '22 X3M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - My battery was replaced about a year ago with OEM and I've never received a low battery or discharge fault. I will just hook up a charger to be safe. Appreciate the info!
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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	For what it's worth, I had my camera programmed along with other things I've done without a charger. You can also code it with the car running.
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gfisher99 Lieutenant 287 Rep 562 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3, '18 M2, '22 X3M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I went ahead and coded the modules and changed the VO with the car running. Everything is working perfectly. Nice to now have a reverse cam! Thanks for the help...
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