ZCS Codable Control Modules

2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe, Automatic DCTSECTION ZCS Codable Control Modules
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Control modules located in a vehicle that are ZCS codable are listed/identified by the "Codierung ZCS/FA" function contained in CIP.

A list of the modules specific to the model can be accessed as follows:

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 "CodierungZCS/FA". 

Then advance screen to the right two times to enter the vehicle series selection screen.

Fig 2: Selecting CodierungZCS/FA
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Example: 

Select vehicle series  (i.e "E36 Series"  ).

Fig 3: Selecting Vehicle Series
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Select "Recode". 

Then advance screen to the right.

Fig 4: Selecting Recode
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Displays control modules that are ZCS codable.

Fig 5: [Displays Control Modules That ZCS Codable]
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