Manual Input of ZCS Data

From Progman establish a connection to the interface connected to the vehicle and access CIP.

To perform the procedure from CIP the Model series must be selected (3 series, 7 series ...).

Then select the body (E32, E36 ...).

Fig 1: Display Model Series Selection Menu

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Select "Codierung ZCS/FA".

Then advance screen to the right two times to enter the vehicle series selection screen.

Fig 2: Selecting Codierung ZCS/FA Button

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The version ID page is displayed.

Make sure it is the most up-to-date version of the software for the encoding procedure.

Press the right arrow.

Fig 3: Display Version ID Page

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Select vehicle series (i.e "E36 Series").

Fig 4: Selecting Vehicle Series

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Select "Recoding".

Then advance screen to the right.

Fig 5: Selecting Recoding Button

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Displays control modules that are ZCS codable.

Example:

Select "KOMBI".

Fig 6: Selecting COMBI Button

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Select "Yes" to recode KOMBI.

Fig 7: Selecting YES Button

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Follow the instructions given on screen.

Fig 8: Display Instructions

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Chassis number of vehicle is displayed.

Select "Yes" to accept VIN.

Select "No" if VIN needs to be changed.

When installing a new module the last 7 digits of the VIN will need to be entered.

Fig 9: Selecting YES Button

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Follow the instructions given on screen.

Fig 10: Display Instructions

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Chassis number of vehicle is displayed, enter VIN using touch screen pad or the keyboard on an SSS.

Select "Yes" to accept VIN.

Select "No" if VIN needs to be changed/corrected.

When installing a new module the last 7 digits of the VIN will need to be entered.

Fig 11: Display Chassis Number Of Vehicle

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Current ZCS code is displayed

Select "YES" to accept current code

Select "No" to change the ZCS data

When installing a new module the ZCS code of the vehicle will need to be entered. The information can be obtained from:

ZCS print out of old module before removal
ZCS label located in vehicle

Fig 12: Selecting Yes Button
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If the ZCS code must be changed follow the instruction given on screen and enter the required information exactly as indicated on the ZCS label or printout of ZCS code before removal of module.

Fig 13: Display Instruction

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Confirm or enter new GM information.

Fig 14: Entering New GM Information

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Confirm or enter new SA information.

Fig 15: Entering New SA Information

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Confirm or enter new VN information.

Fig 16: Entering New VN Information

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Confirm or correct ZCS information.

Fig 17: Confirming Correct ZCS Information

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Select "Yes" to begin the coding process for the installed/selected module.

Upon completion of the coding process print out a copy of the ZCS information displayed and attach it to the repair order to be maintained with vehicle file.

Switch ignition off for 10 seconds, then check for proper system operation.

Fig 18: Selecting Yes Button

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