E60/E61: Hidden OBC Menu in Instrument Display - view R/T measurements + CANBUS data

There is a hidden way to access real-time CANBUS data through the instrument binnacle. The guide here [written by scoopz for m5board.com] mentions the E60 M5, but I used this on a 530d manual and 525d auto, so it does cover all E60/E61 models. It may work, or there may be a similar system for Fxx Series BMWs, but I have not had a chance to examine this yet.

Measurements that can be viewed include true engine temperature, true engine RPM speed, true vehicle speed and loads of other bits of information that the CANBUS system records, but the iDrive does not normally display.

LINK: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nHxeTpZLO2X5PkZQse10ureUOTBdBJx6

GUIDE: [written by www.scoopz.com for m5board.com]

*ACCESS PDF GUIDE FOR ACCOMPANYING PICTURES*

To access the menu follow these steps:1. Ensure your engine is OFF but ignition is in stage 2. (For

     those with comfort access just press the start/stop button
     twice once in the car without your foot on the brake)

2.Press and hold the odometer reset button (from now on I shall just call it the button) for 6 seconds, during which it will

show an oil icon, then a warning triangle. Keep holding and release when it shows: 01.__ FGSTNR

After a second or two the 01.__ will be updated with 01.00 and the last 7 characters of your VIN/Chassis # will show: 01.00

FGSTNR

CU12345

     Make a note of the numbers, this is important as you will need
     them in a minute to unlock all the menus because at present you
     can only access menu 01.__, 02.__ and 19.__
Now that you have made a note of your VIN number you need to add all the individual digits together so if your VIN was CU12345


Then you need to do:
1+2+3+4+5 = 15
This number [15 in this example] is you magic unlock number and is needed for step 6.
Press and hold the button for two seconds until it shows(press button 2 seconds)
01.__
Whilst it is displaying 01.__ repeatedly press the button to cycle through the menu’s incrementally:
01.__
(press button)
02.__
(press button)
03.__
(press button)
until you get to 19.__ at which point stop and wait for it to show
19.00
LOCK: ON
CODE: 00
     Now press the button repeatedly to increment the CODE eg:
(press button)
CODE: 01
(press button)
CODE: 02
(press button)
CODE: 03
(press button)
...until you get to the number you calculated in step 4, your unlock code, in this example 15:
CODE: 15

Once you have reached your unlock code wait a few seconds and it should jump you back to 01.00 and all the other menus will be available.
There are 21 top level menus and some have sub-menu’s, for example:
01.__ 01.00
      01.01
      01.02
      01.03
02.__ 02.00
03.__ 03.00
04.__ 04.00
04.01 04.02etc
To change top level menu’s press the button for 2 seconds until the last two digits turn to underscores (XX.__) then release the button and quickly press the button repeatedly to increment through the top level menu’s, e.g.:
(press button 2 seconds)
01.__
(press button)
02.__
(press button)
03.__
etc
Once you arrive at the menu you want to go into just wait a few seconds and the two underscores will be replaced by double zeroes (XX.00) and every subsequent press of the button will cycle you through the selected menu’s sub menu:
04.__ (wait few seconds)
04.00
(press button)
04.01
(press button)
04.02
(press button)
04.03

10. Some menus don’t have sub menus so waiting for the to display




XX.00 and then pressing the button again will activate that feature, try it on menu 02.00 and it will carry out a dashboard

test and move all the needs. Press and hold the button for two seconds until the last two digits turn to underscores then release and keep pressing the button until it shows:02.__

     (press button)

02.00

     (press button)

     Dashboard will do strange things.



Ok so that’s a run down on how to access the menus and move around the different levels of the menus. I systematically accessed each menu and it’s sub menus and photographed each one to create a rough guide as to what is shown, most things I haven’t got a clue what they are but some things like current true speed, rpm and rpm limit are useful.

F10/F11/F07: 12V Adapter / Cigar Lighter Fuse - Easy Guide + Fuse Box Diagram

Fuse Box Diagram F10/F11/F07:

**DETAILED LIST/CHART HERE all, with definitions**

There is no nice easy fuse-chart located inside the F10, as with E60 and before, and the ones provided are vague at best! I will try and populate a text list of what they do as I go.

12V-Adapter / Cigar Lighter Fuse:

FUSE No. 54 in the Glove Box fuse-box - 20A.

GUIDE:
Someone who obviously found the lack of a fuse-box diagram in the car frustrating and the location of the 12V-adapter / cig.-lighter fuse on their F10/F11 difficult to access, so they have done a detailed guide one replacing it when it blows. I have not seen such a detailed 'for dummies' type guide covering the 12V-adapter fuse before, so cannot better it and here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LZbmbXMYC3f9xWm-Yc7KzppaWH0VFEI/view?usp=sharing

BMW INPA 5.06 for Fxx Series / ENET Cable / Coding etc. - Great Guide + Download!

http://blog.obdii365.com/2017/02/09/set-up-inpa-for-bmw-f-series-coding/

This guy's blog has a great download for a fully working, easy to install / update INPA 5.06 to work with Fxx Series BMWs and ENET to OBD2 cable, so get it while the links are still active!

DOING A FRESH INSTALL:
The guide covers an 'Easy-Install' tool, so if you are doing a new install from the word go, then follow the instructions on obdii365.com and go from there. I haven't tried to confirm it is indeed easy and works, but evidently other people have.

Updating a current version of INPA:

If you already have an older version of INPA up and running, then updating to 5.06 could not be simpler, but it is not quite explained in the obdii365 guide, so follow as below. This assumes you are switching to an OBD-ENET type cable.

1. Locate your INPA and EDIABAS folders; they are in the same place. (C:\...\INPA) (C:\...\EDIABAS)
2. Copy the folder named INPA_Fxx_v.2 from the download into the same location as your existing INPA folder.
3. Rename your original INPA folder if you wish to keep it or delete the folder.
4. Rename the INPA_Fxx_v.2 folder to INPA.
5. Copy the EDIABAS folder from the download into the same location as your existing EDIABAS folder, selecting 'Yes to All' to overwrite any existing files of the same name.

That's it... your INPA will now work with Fxx Series cars. The EDIABAS.ini configuration file is already set for ENET, so just plug it into your OBD port and wait about 30 seconds for a network address to be assigned. Once you get the 'Limited or No Connectivity' message pop-up you can open INPA as normal and should see the Battery and Ignition dots filled.

USING AN OBD-USB K-CAN CABLE:
An OBD-USB K-CAN cable can be used with Fxx-Series cars, but only to read and erase fault-codes. Coding is not possible without an OBD-ENET cable.
To use the update method above and retain settings for OBD cable, make a copy of your original EDIABAS.ini configuration file and merge it into the new EDIABAS/Bin/ folder. Alternatively, re-adjust the settings for OBD after the update, which is the best option if you can be bothered.

BMW IHKA Heating and Air Con. System Technical Manual / Trouble Shooting [PDF] [E65/66, E53 X5, E63/64, E60]

Detailed 55-page guide on the operation and design of the IHKA climate-control / heating / air-conditioning system that started in the E65 7-Series and made it on to succeeding models such as the E60 5-Ser, E63 6-Ser and E53 X5. The latter of which I obtained the guide for to help in diagnosing problems with a noise secondary water-pump.

LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KBG3_annWcqTekn5NyhKVFqcXzCq2P_X/view?usp=sharing

Contents:

IHKA Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System
Objectives of the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 
Purpose of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Air Conditioning System
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..11 
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 
Workshop Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Heating System
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

IHKA Heater and Air Conditioner Housing
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .19

Control Panel/Control Module
Detailed Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Temperature and Air Flow Control
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 27

Air Distribution
Principle of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .35

Stationary Functions
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 45

Non-Air Conditioning Functions
Rear Roller Blind Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .48

Coding
Key Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
Vehicle Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 
Workshop Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ReviewQuestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Objectives of The Module
After Completing this module, you will be able to:
• List the gasses detected by the AUC-2 sensor.
• Explain how the refrigerant compressor output is varied.
• List the refrigerant compressor “Run In” procedure.
• Locate the blower motor and blower control module.
• Describe the control panel functions.
• Explain the “Y” factor.
• Explain how the temperature is increased during air conditioning operation. • List the functions that apply to heater operation when the coolant is cold. • Demonstrate Manual Air Distribution individual adjustments.