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Activate 1CR

Activate 1CR

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Price: 50 USD
Select the required FSC package

1CR activation requirements

Remote Engine Start activation is available for BMW G-series vehicles with a petrol engine and a BDC3 body domain controller. Compatibility is checked for the specific vehicle using its VIN.

How does it work?

  1. 1

    Enter the vehicle VIN. In the second step, select a communication channel, enter the corresponding contact and choose a payment method.

  2. 2

    Select the required FSC packages: for a vehicle with one DME, select 0x17C; for a vehicle with two DMEs, select 0x17C and 0x180.

  3. 3

    After submission, the VIN is checked and processed. You will then receive the payment details. After payment, you will receive the FSC for one or two DME units, depending on the selected configuration.

  4. 4

    Start E-Sys, connect to the vehicle and open Comfort Mode → FSC.

  5. 5

    In the Diagnostic Address field, enter 0x12 for the DME or 0x13 for the second DME.

  6. 6

    Add the received FSC in the corresponding field on the FSC tab, read the FA and click Write FSC. When writing is complete, click Upgrade FSC. If the vehicle has two DMEs, repeat the procedure for the second unit.

  7. 7

    Click Check FSC Status and check the status of the written FSC. It must be shown as Accepted.

  8. 8

    Go to Expert Mode → Coding, add option 1CR to the vehicle configuration and code the required control units. These are usually BDC3, HU_MGU and IHKA. Additional units may need to be coded depending on the vehicle.

  9. 9

    Open the MGU settings, go to the climate system section and enable remote engine start. Then check that the function operates correctly.