BMW FSC Codes Explained: Full FSC Code List for F-Series

The Head Unit plays a critical role in delivering navigation, connectivity, and advanced software features in modern BMW vehicles. To enable these functions, BMW uses FSC codes (Freischaltcodes) — vehicle-specific activation licenses tied to the VIN and head unit.

In this guide, AutoExplain break down what BMW FSC codes are, how they work, and provide a structured FSC code list for BMW F-Series models including F001, F010, and F020, helping technicians and retrofit specialists understand which FSC codes are required for navigation, voice control, Apple CarPlay, and performance features.

What Is FSC on BMW Vehicles?

In modern BMW vehicles, many advanced functions are no longer activated by hardware alone. Instead, BMW uses a software-based licensing system called FSC (Freischaltcode) to control and authorize features inside the vehicle.

An FSC code is a vehicle-specific activation code, generated based on the VIN and linked to a specific Head Unit or ECU. Its purpose is to unlock licensed software functions such as navigation, voice control, Apple CarPlay, online services, and certain performance-related features.

Without a valid FSC code, these functions may remain disabled or operate in a limited mode, even if the hardware is fully installed and coding has been completed.

Why FSC Is Important in BMW Systems?

The Head Unit (HU) plays a central role in the BMW infotainment and vehicle software ecosystem. It manages communication between navigation, multimedia, connectivity, and driver assistance systems. FSC codes ensure that only authorized features are enabled on each vehicle.

BMW uses FSC codes to:

• Protect software licensing and intellectual property
• Control feature availability by region and model
• Manage retrofits and upgrades
• Validate software functions after programming or updates

This means FSC is not optional — it is a core requirement when working with BMW diagnostics, coding, programming, or retrofitting.

How FSC Works in Practice

An FSC code is:

• Generated for a specific VIN.
• Bound to a specific control unit (such as CIC, NBT, NBT EVO, ENTRYNAV).
• Valid for one function or feature category.
• Either lifetime or time-limited, depending on the function.

Each feature requires its own FSC authorization. For example, navigation, voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, and map updates all use different FSC codes, even though they operate within the same head unit.

FSC in Coding, Programming, and Retrofit Scenarios

FSC codes are commonly required when:

• Retrofitting or replacing a Head Unit
• Activating Navigation or updating maps
• Enabling Apple CarPlay or BMW Apps
• Restoring functions after software updates
• Unlocking region-specific or optional features

In many cases, coding alone is not sufficient. If the correct FSC is missing or invalid, the function will remain locked or generate license errors.

Summary

In simple terms: FSC is the digital license key that unlocks software features in BMW vehicles.

Understanding FSC is essential for technicians, retrofit specialists, and anyone working with BMW coding or diagnostics. Without proper FSC management, even the most advanced hardware and coding work cannot deliver full functionality.

FSC Classification by Functional Groups

BMW FSC codes are not generic. Each FSC is assigned to a specific function or feature group, ensuring that only licensed software features are enabled on the vehicle.
Understanding how FSC codes are classified by function helps technicians and retrofit specialists quickly identify which FSCs are required for a given upgrade or repair.

Below is a functional breakdown of BMW FSC codes.

Navigation & Map FSC Codes

This group includes FSC codes required for navigation activation and map-related functions within the head unit.

Typical functions:

• Navigation application activation (Business / Professional)
• Navigation enabler for CIC, NBT, NBT EVO, and ENTRYNAV
• Map region authorization (ECE, US, Asia)
• Map update validation

Common FSC examples:

• Navi Enabler FSC
• Navigation Application FSC
• NBT / NBT EVO Navigation FSC
• ENTRYNAV Navigation FSC

These FSC codes are mandatory when retrofitting navigation or updating maps. Without them, navigation functions remain locked or inactive.

Voice Control & Speech FSC Codes

Voice-related features in BMW vehicles are fully controlled by FSC licensing.

Typical functions:

• Speech recognition (SVS)
• Text-to-Speech (TTS)
• Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
• Language-specific voice support

Common FSC examples:

• SVS FSC
• iSpeech FSC
• TTS FSC
• NLU FSC
• Language FSC (e.g. Arabic)

Each voice feature requires its own FSC authorization, depending on head unit type and region.

Multimedia & Connectivity FSC Codes

This category covers FSC codes for media playback, smartphone integration, and online services.

Typical functions:

• USB / Media Player
• BMW Apps and Online Services
• Apple CarPlay
• Satellite radio (SDARS)

Common FSC examples:

• USB / Media Player FSC
• BMW Online FSC
• Apple CarPlay FSC
• SDARS FSC

These FSCs are often required after head unit replacement or during retrofits involving connectivity upgrades.

Driver Assistance & Recognition FSC Codes

Certain driver assistance and recognition features are protected by FSC licenses.

Typical functions:

• Speed Limit Information (SLI)
• Vehicle recognition
• Person recognition

Common FSC examples:

• SLI FSC
• Vehicle Recognition FSC
• Person Recognition FSC

These FSCs ensure compliance with regional regulations and correct feature availability.

Performance & Engine-Related FSC Codes

BMW also uses FSC codes to manage performance-related software features inside the engine control units (DME/ECU).

Typical functions:

• Power Kit (PMAX)
• Speed limiter removal or modification (VMAX)
• M Performance upgrades
• Alpina and Competition Package software

Common FSC examples:

• PMAX FSC
• VMAX FSC
• Power Kit FSC
• Alpina Performance FSC

These FSCs are usually restricted to factory (Werk) or service-level authorization and are VIN-specific.

Service, Factory, and Special FSC Codes

This group includes FSCs used for:

• Factory activation
• Workshop service functions
• Special diagnostic or validation purposes

Typical usage:

• Factory-only (Werk) FSCs
• Service-level FSCs
• Validation or test FSCs

These FSCs are not normally available for end users and are mainly used in authorized workshop or factory environments.

Why Functional Classification Matters

Classifying FSC codes by function allows you to:

• Identify missing FSCs quickly
• Avoid incorrect FSC imports
• Plan retrofit projects efficiently
• Troubleshoot license-related errors after programming

In BMW coding and retrofit work, knowing which functional group an FSC belongs to is often more important than knowing the FSC number itself.

FSC Codes by BMW Chassis Series (F-Series)

In modern BMW vehicles, the Head Unit (HU) plays a critical role in delivering navigation, multimedia, connectivity, and licensed software services to the end user.
Each BMW chassis series is equipped with different head unit generations and control units, which directly determines which FSC codes are required.

Below is a structured overview of FSC codes by BMW F-Series chassis, focusing on the most commonly used platforms: F001, F010, and F020.

F001
0x04	ECU – FGN Bindung
0x05	ECU – CAM Bindung
0x17	CIC SVS SWT
0x19	CIC NAVI APPL SWT
0x1B	FSC HEADUNIT NAVI ENABLER
0x24	Champ2 SVS High SWT
0x27	FSC CIC ALP NAV APPL
0x43	FSC CIC JAP SVS
0x44	CICMID SVS SWT
0x45	CICMID Navi SWT
0x46	CHAMP2 Navi Applikation Alpine
0x6F	FSC HEADUNIT US SDARS
0x71	FSC Champ2 Online
0x72	FSC Champ2 USB/Media Player
0x7E	Freischaltcode SWT fuer SLI-Funktion
0x9B	FSC SPRACHE ARABISCH
0x9C	FSC A4A BMW
0x9D	FSC V-MAX DUMMY, NICHT BESTELLBAR
0x9E	FSC iSpeech NBT
0x9F	FSC TTS NBT
0xA0	FSC Navi Proessional ECE / US NBT
0xA1	FSC Navi Proessional Asia NBT
0xA3	NIVI ohne Licht
0xBE	Freischaltcode SWT fuer Fahrzeugerkennung
0xBF	Freischaltcode SWT fuer Personenerkennung
0xC1	FSC MEVD1728 PMAX N63T DA12 (Service)
0xC2	FSC MEVD1728 PMAX N63T DA13 (Service)
0xC7	FSC ISPEECH ENTRYNAV
0xC8	FSC TTS ENTRYNAV
0xC9	FSC NAVI ENTRYNAV
0xDE	NBT Navi Enabler
0xDF	ENTRYNAV Navi Enabler
0xE8	FSC_MEVD172P_N20_PMAX (HO)
0x143	FSC Apple CarPlay
0x16E	FSC NBTevo Speech NLU
0x16F	FSC NBTevo Speech TTS

F010
0x04	ECU – FGN Bindung
0xD5	ECU – CAM Bindung
0x17	CIC SVS SWT
0x19	CIC NAVI APPL SWT
0x1B	FSC HEADUNIT NAVI ENABLER
0x24	Champ2 SVS High SWT
0xx27	FSC CIC ALP NAV APPL
0x43	FSC CIC JAP SVS
0xx44	CICMID SVS SWT
0x45	CICMID Navi SWT
0x46	CHAMP2 Navi Applikation Alpine
0x6F	FSC HEADUNIT US SDARS
0x71	FSC Champ2 Online
Ox72	FSC Champ2 USB/Media Player
0xx7B	FSC MEVD1728_VMAX_DA13 (Werk & Service)
0x7E	Freischaltoode SWT fuer SLI-Funktion
0x95	FSC_Vmax (Werk & Service)
0x97	FSC MEVD1728_PMAX_DA13 (Werk & Service)
0x98	FSC_Pmax (Werk & Service)
0x9B	FSC SPRACHE ARABISCH
0x9C	FSC A4A BMW
0x9D	FSC V-MAX DUMMY, NICHT BESTELLBAR
0x9E	FSC iSpeech NBT
0x9F	FSC TTS NBT
0xA0	FSC Navi Proessional ECE / US NBT
0xA1	FSC Navi Proessional Asia NBT
0xA3	NIVI ohne Licht
0xBE	Freischaltcode SWT fuer Fahrzeugerkennung
0xBF	Freischaltcode SWT fuer Personenerkennung
0xC1	FSC MEVD1728 PMAX N63T DA12 (Service)
0xC2	FSC MEVD1728 PMAX N63T DA13 (Service)
0xC7	FSC ISPEECH ENTRYNAV
0xC8	FSC TTS ENTRYNAV
OxC9	FSC NAVI ENTRYNAV
0xDE	NBT Navi Enabler
0xDF	ENTRYNAV Navi Enabler
OxE5	NBT – Lap Timer
OxE6	FSC_N55 DME MEVD172G (F1x) Power Kit (Service)
OxE8	FSC_MEVD172P_N20_PMAX (HO)
0x10A	N63TÜ DME1 MEVD17.2.H (F1X Alpina) Leistungssteig. (Werk)
0x10B	N63TÜ DME2 MEVD17.2.H (F1X Alpina) Leistungssteig. (Werk)
0x10C	S63TUE Pmax in DME1-V8 in F1xM (P-Stufe 2) (Werk)
0x10D	S63TUE Pmax in DME2-V8 in F1xM (P-Stufe 2) (Werk)
0x11D	S63TÜ MEVD17.2.H DME1-V8 Competition Pkg. M6 DKG (Werk)
0x11E	S63TÜ MEVD17.2.H DME2-V8 Competition Pkg. M6 DKG (Werk)
0x143	FSC Apple CarPlay
0x16E	FSC NBTevo Speech NLU
0x16F	FSC NBTevo Speech TTS

F020
0x17	CIC SVS SWT
0x19	CIC NAVI APPL SWT
0x1B	FSC HEADUNIT NAVI ENABLER
0x24	Champ2 SVS High SWT
0x27	FSC CIC ALP NAV APPL
0x43	FSC CIC JAP SVS
0x46	CHAMP2 Navi Applikation Alpine
0x6F	FSC HEADUNIT US SDARS
0x71	FSC Champ2 Online
0x72	FSC Champ2 USB/Media Player
0x7E	Freischaltcode SWT fuer SLI-Funktion
Ox81	FSC Medla Player
0x82	FSC Telefon
0x83	SWT (FSC EPS)
0x8F	FSC Entry Sprachverarbeltung (SVS)
0x9C	FSC A4A BMW
0x9D	FSC V-MAX DUMMY, NICHT BESTELLBAR
0x9E	FSC iSpeech NBT
0x9F	FSC TTS NBT
OxA0	FSC Navi Proessional ECE / US NBT
0xA1	FSC Navi Proessional Asia NBT
0xBE	Freischaltcode SWT fuer Fahrzeugerkennung
0xBF	Freischaltcode SWT fuer Personenerkennung
0xCO	FSC MEVD1723 Performance Power Kit (Service)
0xC7	FSC ISPEECH ENTRYNAV
0xC8	FSC TTS ENTRYNAV
0xC9	FSC NAVI ENTRYNAV
0xDE	NBT Navi Enabler
0xDF	ENTRYNAV Navi Enabler
0xE4	FSC_MEVD172S_N55SWT_PMAX (HO)
OxE5	NBT – Lap Timer
OxE8	FSC_MEVD172P_N20_PMAX (HO)
0xE9	FSC MEVD1726 VMAX S55 (WERK und HO)
OxFO	FSC NBT evo NAVI ENABLER
0x103	FSC_MEVD172G_N55_F2X_PMAX
0x109	S55 DME MEVD172G (F8x) Competition Package M3/M4 (WERK)
0x112	ENTRYEVO – TTS
0x113	ENTRYEVO – iSpeech
0x115	ENTRYEVO – Navi Applikation BUSINESS ECE / US
0x116	ENTRYEVO – Navi Applikation BUSINESS ASIA
0x118	N55B30TO MEVD172G (F87-M2 Coupé) Pmax (Werk)
0x119	N55B30T0 MEVD172G (F87 – M2 Coupe) M-Driver Packag (WERK)
0x11B	S55 MEVD172G F82 GTS Sondermodell L.Steigerung 2 (WERK)
0x142	0x142 B58B30MO DME-861 (F3x) Power Kit (HO)
0x143	FSC Apple CarPlay
0x16E	0x16E FSC NBTevo Speech NLU
0x16F	FSC NBTevo Speech TTS
0x174	S55B30TO MEVD172G (F82 M4 Leichtbau) Leistungssteigerung (Werk)
0x182	B58B30MO DME-MEVD17.2.G (B4) Leistungsstelgerung (Werk)

When Is FSC Required in Real BMW Scenarios?

FSC (Freischaltcode) is required whenever a BMW function is license-protected. Coding alone is not enough if the function needs FSC authorization.

Common Real-World Cases

• Navigation retrofit or upgrade: Adding CIC / NBT / NBT EVO navigation always requires FSC.
• Navigation map updates: Map updates need a VIN-specific FSC (single or lifetime).
• Apple CarPlay & BMW Apps: Hardware + coding done, feature still locked → FSC required.
• Voice Control & Speech functions: SVS, TTS, NLU, language packs are FSC-protected.
• Head unit replacement (new or used): FSC must match the vehicle VIN after replacement.
• Driver assistance features: Functions like Speed Limit Info may need FSC activation.
• Performance & software unlocks: Power kits, VMAX, M Performance software often require FSC.
• After software programming: FSC may be lost and needs re-import.

In summary, AutoExplain has provided you with all the information about the BMW FSC code. FSC (Freischaltcode) plays a critical role in BMW software activation. While coding is used to configure and enable system parameters, FSC is the license that officially unlocks the function. In short, coding configures the system — FSC unlocks the function. For any BMW feature that is software-licensed, FSC is not optional, it is mandatory.