I recently replaced the RDC antenna on my X3 and it needs to be encoded to work. I currently have ISTA+ and Esys with a ENET cable. However, ISTA + requires an ICOM cable to program the modules. I've played with ESYS and got it working, but I'm not sure if flashing the RDC will encode the antenna. Would I be able to encode it with ISTA P or will Esys be able to do it? Any input is appreciated, thanks.
Last edited by efour6smg; 02-26-2017 at 02:21 AM.
Find a shop that has what you need have them code it
You need to code, not flash, with Esys in order to code the module.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Got it done finally. For anyone else in the same boat with a corroded antenna. The RDC antenna on the F25 X3 is just behind the rear passenger wheel. It takes about 5 seconds to disconnect the old one and replace it with a new one. Then it needs to be encoded. Using Esys: (derived from BMW-4-Life's directions on bimmerfest for another ecu)
Once connected : -
Expert Mode-Coding
Read FA
Activate FA
Read SVT
Select the 'RDC' ECU
Detect CAFD for SWE
Choose the CAFD you want
Click Code
So basically it's injecting a CAFD file into the module since there wasn't one before.
Thanks for the help.
Last edited by efour6smg; 02-26-2017 at 01:58 PM.
Great info sir !!! I'm needing to inject my VIN into a replacement DSC / ABS unit. Do you know which module it's in ?
Many thanks, KB
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