Coding Code Procedure: Notes

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With the original module still installed in the vehicle, select the Coding/Programming function which can be accessed through Progman with CIP 15.0 or higher using the DISplus/GT1 or SSS.

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: Selecting Model Series Selection Menu
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Select "Codierung ZCS/FA"
(Advance screen to the right two times to enter the selection screen.)
Select: Specific model series
Select: "Recoding" or "Coding Code"
Select: "Replacement part"

Fig 2: Selecting Codierung ZCS/FA
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Select: Specific system/module to be coded
Turn off ignition and remove the old module, install new module and turn ignition on.
Advance the screen and enter "0" plus the number located on the label of the module
Confirm entry
10. If the displayed number is correct confirm and coding will begin A message "Coding Complete" will be displayed when finished coding.