Coding novice in Gilbert, AZ

Vin Man · 09-20-2022, 11:27 AM

Hi Gang. I have followed the excellent instructions provided at https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1627114 for how to do some coding. I have all the software installed and have the cable working.

I have to admit, I'm a little nervous about screwing something up. Anyone local that wants to give me a tutorial before I move forward? The airbag light on the dash won't go off. I installed the simulator and the error code is gone, just want the light off now. Pretty sure I can code it out, but worried I might do something wrong that leads to the top going up when I turn on the right turn signal...

If you are in the area and want to show me the ropes, let me know. Thanks.

-Vinny

Vin Man · 09-20-2022, 01:08 PM

Been working at this a few hours now and not a lot of progress. Tried INPA to read Airbag system but get errors that it can't read the script. I cleared error memory and the light is still on.

Tried NCS Expert/Dummy but not sure where to find the airbag module within the trace file.

Steeler · 09-20-2022, 01:17 PM

The passenger seat occupancy mat is notorious for going out on these cars.

pungo · 09-20-2022, 01:25 PM

AFAIK, coding is not used to turn off an airbag light due to a previous fault, it's cleared with a scan tool (i.e. inpa, ista+ etc...)

Vin Man · 09-20-2022, 01:34 PM

Thanks, I was able to clear it with INPA. Found the error in memory for the b pillars.

09-20-2022, 11:27 AM	#1
Vin Man New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4, 2020 BMW 430i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	Coding novice in Gilbert, AZ Hi Gang. I have followed the excellent instructions provided at https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1627114 for how to do some coding. I have all the software installed and have the cable working. I have to admit, I'm a little nervous about screwing something up. Anyone local that wants to give me a tutorial before I move forward? The airbag light on the dash won't go off. I installed the simulator and the error code is gone, just want the light off now. Pretty sure I can code it out, but worried I might do something wrong that leads to the top going up when I turn on the right turn signal... If you are in the area and want to show me the ropes, let me know. Thanks. -Vinny
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-20-2022, 01:08 PM	#2
Vin Man New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4, 2020 BMW 430i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	Been working at this a few hours now and not a lot of progress. Tried INPA to read Airbag system but get errors that it can't read the script. I cleared error memory and the light is still on. Tried NCS Expert/Dummy but not sure where to find the airbag module within the trace file.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-20-2022, 01:17 PM	#3
Steeler Colonel 2428 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	The passenger seat occupancy mat is notorious for going out on these cars. __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-20-2022, 01:25 PM	#4
pungo Colonel 877 Rep 2,542 Posts Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 x35i [0.00] 2001 BMW 525i [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.76]	AFAIK, coding is not used to turn off an airbag light due to a previous fault, it's cleared with a scan tool (i.e. inpa, ista+ etc...)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-20-2022, 01:34 PM	#5
Vin Man New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4, 2020 BMW 430i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I was able to clear it with INPA. Found the error in memory for the b pillars.
	Appreciate 0 Quote