How to code a used LCM with PASoft/BMW Scanner doityourself

[az3579]

Please see attached a PowerPoint/PDF document I put together this evening for coding mileage and VIN to a used LCM, useful for replacements and/or upgrades (such as triple blink).

This document has been created as a PowerPoint to make it easy to view on an iPad, as well as a PDF if viewing PowerPoint is an issue.

PASoft LCM Coding v1.1.zip

[cakM3]

Excellent writeup BP!!!

[Meric]

Easy thank you very much my friend needed to change his

[johnrando]

Justin's comment was:

"Triple blink can be enabled on BMW LCMs 4.0 and later."

That is technically correct.

Charlie's comment that 4.0 and 4.5 are for E46s is technically correct. You cannot use other later s/w LCMs for E46s.


Moving on.

[JupiterBMW]

I nominate BP to do all DIYs from here on out!

Seriously, thanks so much! Now, where does one locate this PAsoft/BMW scanner software and tool?? Also, does this mean we can purchase ANY used LCM for triple blink? Or does it have to be a certain year/part #...?

[cakM3]

Jon,

This is where I got my BMW scanner (the one BP is currently using for this DIY)

http://www.xcar360.com/bmw-scanner-1-4-0-bmw-scanner-bmw-diagnostic-bmw-scan-tool.html

For the price it was worth the risk and I'm glad I got it because it works! Can't beat it for $32.00

LCMs that support the one touch triple blink have to come from an ///M3 years late '05 - '06 with s/w vers 4.0 minimum. Once you have this LCM you can use the BMW scanner (from the link I provided above) and code in the VIN from your BMW and mileage and you should be set. Just follow the DIY BP wrote up and you should have no problems

I will add that I like having the one touch triple blink feature these LCMs come with. Its nice to use when making lane changes while driving on the highway...

[JupiterBMW]

Jon,

This is where I got my BMW scanner (the one BP is currently using for this DIY)

http://www.xcar360.com/bmw-scanner-1-4-0-bmw-scanner-bmw-diagnostic-bmw-scan-tool.html

For the price it was worth the risk and I'm glad I got it because it works! Can't beat it for $32.00

LCMs that support the one touch triple blink have to come from an ///M3 years late '05 - '06 with s/w vers 4.0 minimum. Once you have this LCM you can use the BMW scanner (from the link I provided above) and code in the VIN from your BMW and mileage and you should be set. Just follow the DIY BP wrote up and you should have no problems

I will add that I like having the one touch triple blink feature these LCMs come with. Its nice to use when making lane changes while driving on the highway...

Charlie, thanks!! Between this post and the DIY, its all we need! Now its time to go search for the correct LCM...

[wsmeyer]

Excellent write up!

My LCM says SW4.0 and I have BMW Scanner but I can't figure out how to set the option.

William.

[das boots]

Excellent write up!

My LCM says SW4.0 and I have BMW Scanner but I can't figure out how to set the option.

William.

Will....where does it state the SW4.0 in the LCM?

[cakM3]

Send BP a PM. He knows how to do this