CIP Functions - If No (Non MOST-Bus Vehicles with VO)

2009 BMW X5 35dSECTION CIP Functions - If No (Non MOST-Bus Vehicles with VO)
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Fig 1: Display Select Control Module Menu
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Select the module to be reprogrammed

Or

Select "Retrofits"  if an accessory function/feature is to be added or deleted.

Example: DME/DDE was selected on previous screen. 

Programming is selected if:

  • Checking for availability of updated software for selected control module.
  • It is known that updated software is available for the selected control module. Replacement is selected if a module was replaced.

EWS is selected if:

  • Alignment of EWS & DME must be performed
Fig 2: Selecting Programming Button
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Example: Programming was selected on previous Screen. 

Upon selecting "Update software"  a measures plan will be generated that is specific to the module selected.

Fig 3: Selecting Update Software
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A measures plan for the selected system/module is displayed.

A measures plan identifies the programmed part number for the control module(s) installed:

  • "Old part no. progr. ctrl. mod." - indicates p/n for software currently installed.
  • "New part no. progr. ctrl. mod." - indicates the p/n if the module is updated, by accepting the displayed measures plan the module will be updated to the new number and software.
NOTE: The "update" does not need to be performed if the two part numbers are the same.
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