Program/encode the VDP control unit
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Encode/program control unit(s)
Precondition
Component has been replaced.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use the most recent software version to prevent faults during programming/coding.
The battery voltage must not fall below 13.0 V during programming.
Use only chargers for a low volt-vehicle electrical system that are recommended by BMW.
Use the most recent software version to prevent faults during programming/coding.
The battery voltage must not fall below 13.0 V during programming.
Use only chargers for a low volt-vehicle electrical system that are recommended by BMW.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
No high-voltage switch off is required in electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles for programming/coding.
The high-voltage system will be automatically switched off by the programming system.
No high-voltage switch off is required in electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles for programming/coding.
The high-voltage system will be automatically switched off by the programming system.
- Connect the battery charger to the vehicle.
- Connect the programming system with the vehicle.
- Determine the action plan.
- Accept and fully process the action plan.
- Depending on the reworking list, connect the workshop system to the vehicle if necessary.
- Carry out vehicle test.
- Delete the fault memory.
- Observe the information on programming in the workshop system and the relevant notes in the user documentation.
- Wait until programming/coding has been completed.
- Disconnect the programming system from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.