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      06-08-2015, 12:33 AM   #1
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Please activate an FA first [G008]

http://www.bmwesys.com/guides/VO%20C...ep%20Guide.pdf

I'm trying to code the LEDs and get that error. Any help would be appreciated. I've tried those instructions 20 times.
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      06-08-2015, 11:35 AM   #2
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I thinnk step 11 should be "expert mode -> coding ->read FA -> activate FA (by right click on FA)-> read SVT -> code applicable ECUs"

But then, I just tried to code my LEDs as well and they aren't quite working right....
I'm sure Shawn will chime in
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      06-08-2015, 01:21 PM   #3
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Got the same message last night.

I had to load my saved FA file, then Activate FA worked. Next to the FA in the tree was the green "(active)". Then I could Code FDL.

This youtube video helped me the most with coding:


I made the edits to FA, coded FEM_BODY (for the door unlock) and coded KAFAS2 (didn't edit any values). no idea if the LEDs are working now.
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      06-09-2015, 08:57 AM   #4
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Thanks I will try that this weekend.

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I thinnk step 11 should be "expert mode -> coding ->read FA -> activate FA (by right click on FA)-> read SVT -> code applicable ECUs"

But then, I just tried to code my LEDs as well and they aren't quite working right....
I'm sure Shawn will chime in
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      06-11-2015, 02:29 AM   #5
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Did that fix it? Mine still doesn't work.

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I thinnk step 11 should be "expert mode -> coding ->read FA -> activate FA (by right click on FA)-> read SVT -> code applicable ECUs"

But then, I just tried to code my LEDs as well and they aren't quite working right....
I'm sure Shawn will chime in
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      06-11-2015, 10:32 AM   #6
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Sometimes it doesn't activate the first time. Try 4-5 times. If that doesn't work, shut the car off and grab a beer. Come back and try again.
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      06-11-2015, 06:49 PM   #7
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I've been using f010, am I supposed to use f020 for my m4??? I think that may be my problem.

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      06-11-2015, 08:03 PM   #8
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I've been using f010, am I supposed to use f020 for my m4??? I think that may be my problem.

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Sometimes it doesn't activate the first time. Try 4-5 times. If that doesn't work, shut the car off and grab a beer. Come back and try again.
Yes. F020
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      06-11-2015, 10:09 PM   #9
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Thanks hopefully that is the issue. I feel stupid

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