In my 02 M3, the VO was written in ALSZ and AKMB. The VO is written into a couple modules of the car, usually ones that start with an “A”, like AKMB or ALSZ. Why is it called ZCS you ask? because its abbreviated german, and its confusing as hell. Because each car is different with a different set of options/modules or country that its located, the “vehicle order” aka. This is like your car’s DNA! for example if the car has a sunroof, or a convertible or radio etc etc and that it was meant for US,Canada,France etc. When BMW makes a car, they create whats called a “vehicle order”, this is basically a bunch of numbers writen into the car that tell what modules are installed in the car, regional info etc. The first part to understand is what this stuff about ZCS/VO or “vehicle order” is. I am only going to elaborate on coding individual parameters, you can go learn how to code entire modules thru the VO later once you learn the basics below. On Pre ’02 cars the coding is slightly different method than Post ’02 cars. Please read it fully if you want to understand, this isn t exactly a quick cheat sheet guide. This is roughly how it works… and my dummy interpretation of it. I am not responsible for you blowing up your car or damaging your modules.ĭUMMIES GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING NCS AND CODING

T his is just my interpretation for educational/entertainment value only. Then, i have to mention that ALL PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. Used it for years and updated to ISTA-D 3.54ISTA-P 3.58 in SSD… Much faster and more stable It’s a dummy guide to help many out and try to make sense of NCS expert with BMW ICOM A2.īefore all operation, you need a good ICOM A2 emulator, clone or original

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