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Manual Input of ZCS Data (w/ Progman v. 14 & 15): Notes

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.

Then select the body.

Fig 1: Display Screen - Model Series Selected
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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: Display Screen - Codierung ZCS/FA
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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 Screen - Right Arrow
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Select vehicle series (i.e "E36 Series").

Fig 4: Display Screen - Vehicle Series
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Select Recoding  .

Then advance screen to the right.

Fig 5: Display Screen - Recoding
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Displays control modules that are ZCS codable.

Select KOMBI  .

Fig 6: Display Screen - KOMBI
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Select Yes  to recode KOMBI.

Fig 7: Display Screen - Yes To Recode KOMBI
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Follow the instructions given on screen.

Fig 8: Display Screen - 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: Display Screen - Vehicle Chassis Number
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Follow the instructions given on screen.

Fig 10: Display Screen - 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 Screen - Vehicle Chassis Number
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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:

Fig 12: Display Screen - ZCS Code
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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 Screen - Instruction
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Confirm or enter new GM information.

Fig 14: Display Screen - GM Information
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Confirm or enter new SA information.

Fig 15: Display Screen - SA Information
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By selecting "EWS adjustm." or "CAS Calibration" the rolling code tables can be initialized.

Fig 16: Display Screen - Vehicle Function
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By selecting "Yes" the calibration/initialization of the rolling code tables in the DME and CAS or EWS modules will be carried out.

Fig 17: Display Screen - EWS Calibration
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