1. Software Service and Repair
BMW Coding,
Individualization,
and Programming
Ken Welch
Mission Viejo HS / Saddleback College

2. Ken Welch Department Chairman Technical Education
Mission Viejo High School
Automotive Technology Instructor
Mission Viejo High School – Full time
33 years
Saddleback College – Part-time

3. Crevier BMW and Irvine BMW (9/2/20009) and (9/4/2009)

4. Jake Logan – Service Manager Crevier BMW 1500 Auto Mall Drive, Santa Ana, CA  92705

5. Mike Crowley – Shop Forman Irvine BMW 9881 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

6. Coding
Control Modules everywhere

7. Individualization
Owners Preferences and Options

8. Programming
Updating and Correcting Software

9. New Model Technology Multiple networks per vehicle
Fiber-optic (MOST-bus or Flex-Ray bus)
5-6 wired bus systems
Thirty to Sixty processors common
Sixty to Seventy processors (new 7 series)
Faster processing speeds
Sensor data sharing in the networks
Shared control modules between models

10. Software Service Changes
Correcting and updating software during service.
Dealer installed accessories and features.
Setting customer preferences.
Software checking and updates during pre-delivery inspection (PDI)

11. Service Advisor uses Key reader to determine service needs

12. Stored Key data displayed
Provides vehicle information – VIN, mileage, service needs, software version, and customer information from database.

13. Up-graded Network for Vehicle Service
Diagnosis and Programming access throughout the service facility

14. New Technician Service Equipment
ISID used for diagnosis and programming

15. Specialized Vehicle Network Adapters
OBD II connector style “A”

16. Fiber-optic network adaptor (“B” adaptor)
Connected to BMW MOST-bus in glove box

17. Speaking with IEEE Spectrum, Technical University professor Manfred Broy
F-22 Raptor fighter jet uses about 1.7 million lines of software code
Boeing’s upcoming 787 Dreamliner passenger jet is expected to use close to 6.5 million lines of code
Modern luxury vehicle “probably contains close to 100 million lines of software code”
Mercedes Benz S-Class, the car’s radio and navigation system alone requires up to 20 million lines of code
Source: of-software-in-the-average-vehicle.html

18. Service Programming in the classroom
Practical examples to demonstrate why software updates and coding in the dealership is needed.
Procedures and cautions regarding programming vehicle software.
Current technology used for software for the programming process.
New Terminology used in the auto service field.
BMW specific terms used in the field.