03-18-2018, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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Bimmercode coding on G01 - Share you coding changes
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New to BMW and new to coding. Wanted to start a G01 specific thread for bimmercode tool. At present the coding options are limited for G01, so want an area we can discuss new findings, features and experiences. Yesterday using the bimmercode app/tool.... I removed the disclaimer prompt.... seems to have worked. Also removed VIM limitations and added video codecs, etc..... though I’ve been unable to test it. Question 1 : As part of steps, I had to push iDrive selector forward, afterwhich it told me to enable a setting in iDrive. I could not find this new setting, nor can I remember what the setting should be called now. TIP : Take screenshots of app with ecu settings and instructions given before, during and after coding so you can review. Question 2 : I’ve seen a lot of discussions about AC settings returning to default (with ac on) after starting car. My car does not do this, so I’m guessing I don’t need to code the AC memory features? Question 3 : Is there a G01 specific ecu list which explains in detail the functionality? Bimmercode is light on details about exactly what the available ecu options do |
03-20-2018, 07:33 AM | #2 |
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I hope your coding post doesn’t get ‘hijacked’ like mine did.
Anyway, I’ve coded off the radio volume display and also the start up animation as well as the nanny disclaimers. From memory, I also turned off the seatbelt chimes as it’s habit for everyone here in Oz.
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Fundamentally, the BC app is just doing what E-sys does in a simplified way for novice "coders". Using the Expert Mode takes you one step closer to the E-sys interface, but if you want to really learn what's going on behind the app, read up on E-Sys coding. Great writeup(s) here courtesy of Almaretto. |
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03-20-2018, 04:11 PM | #4 | |
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Where do you see the volume level if popup disabled? I need to find the default volume setting, because every time I get into car and play audio.... I hear nothing and for a moment assume it’s a Bluetooth issue. THEN I remember to turn up the volume and voila. I’m really waiting for the stop/start memory function. |
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03-20-2018, 04:27 PM | #5 | |
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I do plan to buy an esys cable as insurance in case I need the services of Almaretto to save me from some bad coding.... though I do not intend to go off script with coding. Happy to wait for BC to add easily updateable options. I started this thread specifically so we could discuss the avail. BC options. I’m interested in enabling the external door handle lights when putting the car in reverse. I don’t think this is avail in BC. Not sure if this coding DOES require an esys due to complexity. Will wait and see. |
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03-20-2018, 05:26 PM | #6 | |
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I would have done some of the other options like eliminating legal disclaimers, changing startup animation on iDrive, but I already did those via E-Sys. |
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03-20-2018, 11:24 PM | #7 |
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I finally got to test a DVD....... but unfortunately it didn’t work.
I could hear the audio, but not see video. Before I tested it.... I removed the volume popup which required me to reactivate vim by holding IDrive controller forward. Then I set default volume to 20% which also required me to activate vim. Then I went for drive and DVD screen was locked out. How can I deactivate vim? Just set to disabled and code. Then re-enable and code? ——————————- Update I deactivated and then reavtivated VIM. The screenshot below displays on phone app after instructed to hold iDrive controller forward. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...RPWjFwelZQQnlR In my case iDrive is in the same ‘multimedia’ spot it was when I started coding. I cannot perform the step to disable speedlock. On previous attempts I breezed through that step and did not read it correctly. Who has used BC to disable VIM? Did you see the speedlock screen? Last edited by cvee; 03-21-2018 at 02:31 AM.. |
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03-22-2018, 03:46 PM | #8 |
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Out of curiosity, when BC reads your ECUs, do you see "DME" listed as one of the ECU's visible? I don't on my car, but I also can't see DME when I look using E-Sys either. Something is fishy with my car...
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03-22-2018, 04:26 PM | #9 |
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I only see : IHKA_PRO1 KAFAS HU_NBT_EVI DKOMBI2 FZD_35 I heard back from developer on my vim problem. He suggested I stop and start the engine before performing the steps to push iDrive controller forward. Will try that later. I don’t like coding... because I feel every time I do I’m risking some sort of ecu damage. |
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03-22-2018, 08:30 PM | #10 | |
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After the coding was done, but before I started the activation process as prompted by BC app.... I turned off the engine. I assumed it would fail, because I can’t read any ECU’s with engine off. Then I realised the coding part has already completed at this stage. I proceeded with activation. Pushed iDrive controller forward. The screen went blank, and came back with speedlock screen which then allowed me to disable speedlock. ——————— This info is in case anyone else runs into similar issue. |
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03-26-2018, 02:39 AM | #13 |
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I didn’t add the alarm to the car when I ordered.
When I lock/unlock the doors... there is no audible alert. In bimmercode, I can see there are codings to add audible alerts to locking etc. What will happen if I add this coding IF I don’t have the hardware? Can it cause errors in the car software? |
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03-26-2018, 05:10 PM | #14 |
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New query :
Tire pressure control is a coding option in G01. Currently there is tyre monitoring which identifies If pressure is low.... but I don’t think it actually tracks psi in tyre. So what does this coding add / do ? |
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03-27-2018, 01:08 AM | #15 | |
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Training docs give you better explanation of each ECU. Here are some:
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03-27-2018, 01:10 AM | #16 |
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There are two systems. North American cars are equipped with TPMS (metal stems) that can track pressure and temperature. Rest of the world (plastic stems) usually has RPA, which uses revolutions to estimate pressure. Check stems or VIN for 2VB.
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03-27-2018, 01:14 AM | #17 | |
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This is a broader question of what would happen if I enabled the coding option even though I don’t have the required hardware. Would car report faults because it’s now expecting info from a non existent subsystem? Same query with the alarm specific codings... when I don’t have an alarm. Ie. Beep for lock/unlock |
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I haven't actually tried it yet - the key reason I want it for was to be able to read SMS messages and potentially e-mail, which I can only do by asking Siri to read me the messages. Do you know if VIM enables this ability? Have no intention of trying to watch while a video while driving... |
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06-17-2018, 01:56 PM | #21 |
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I would love this. It's not in Bimmercode right now and the updates don't seem to come too quickly with new options/features. I know he's adding more options for the tailgate to an upcoming version but not sure when exactly.
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06-17-2018, 05:38 PM | #22 |
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I wish I could turn down the volume of the door lock notification. You can turn it off, which I've done. But the on position is just so darn loud.
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