[phat8186]

So I'm thinking of taking the plunge and get all the necessary tools needed to code my e92. I have one simple question, can I really do harm to my car if I coded something wrong. I know my way around a computer and programming languages. So I am no slouch and what not, I also see there is tones of info here in the forum.
I would start off with little things like the key chime noise ( code it off/on ) amber corner delete, window roll down/up via key Fob.
Things like this to get the hang of things.
Is there is a such thing as reset to default setting in case I really fcuk up and what not.
Sorry for the noob question just looking for some insight....
Thanks

[rentonrider]

Bmw coding isn't coding in the traditional sense. But yes there's a chance you can mess up your car if you press the wrong buttons. But if you read, read and read it will be fine.

[phat8186]

Originally Posted by rentonrider

Bmw coding isn't coding in the traditional sense. But yes there's a chance you can mess up your car if you press the wrong buttons. But if you read, read and read it will be fine.

Much appreciated my friend simple answer I was looking for....

[rentonrider]

Originally Posted by phat8186

Much appreciated my friend simple answer I was looking for....

yes there's a way to reset to factory too.

[phat8186]

Originally Posted by rentonrider

yes there's a way to reset to factory too.

Oh that's even better news...

[floyd923]

I just recently took the plunge. And if you follow the steps, which seem complicated at first, you find out, its pretty darn easy!

Do yourself a favor and buy a reliable cable. I can't tell you how many hours I wasted trying to get the software installed correctly, when to find out, it was just a poorly constructed cable.

[phat8186]

Originally Posted by floyd923

I just recently took the plunge. And if you follow the steps, which seem complicated at first, you find out, its pretty darn easy!

Do yourself a favor and buy a reliable cable. I can't tell you how many hours I wasted trying to get the software installed correctly, when to find out, it was just a poorly constructed cable.

Where did you get your cable, got a link you wanna through my way...

[icucCoding]

One Stop Electronics is the place where you can get the most reliable cable.

[floyd923]

bought my initial one off of Amazon. I thought surely one cable is as good as the other...well thankfully Amazon has an awesome return policy.

Get the cable from one stop electronics: HERE

It does take a good 10 business days (two-ish weeks) for it to be delivered, so be ready for the wait...

[phat8186]

I don't mind the wait it just gives me more time to read up on the task at hand. Thanks for all the much needed help in pointing me in the right direction..

[wilbur_the_goose]

(or - just get in touch with this guy: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=coding Amazingly friendly and everything I asked for was coded in about 15 minutes)

[phat8186]

Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

(or - just get in touch with this guy: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=coding Amazingly friendly and everything I asked for was coded in about 15 minutes)

If I didn't code stuff myself I was going to hit this guy up since he is 15 mins from my parents house in Brooklyn. Even to have him code stuff for me his price is retarded cheap. I just would love to learn the trade and at the same time learn my cars computer system...

[wilbur_the_goose]

As nice as he is, I'd bet he'd do your initial coding and give you advice on how to go further yourself.

[phat8186]

Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

As nice as he is, I'd bet he'd do your initial coding and give you advice on how to go further yourself.

Wow that nice huh, I have a netbook that should work just fine for what I need. It's running windows vista which should work fine since its a 32bit operating system....

[wilbur_the_goose]

Yep. Great guy with lots of patience.

[phat8186]

Excellent great to know...

[nate5ks]

Originally Posted by phat8186

Wow that nice huh, I have a netbook that should work just fine for what I need. It's running windows vista which should work fine since its a 32bit operating system....

32 bit OS is no longer required with BMW Standard Tools 2.12.

[phat8186]

Originally Posted by nate5ks

32 bit OS is no longer required with BMW Standard Tools 2.12.

Excellent keep the usefull info coming...