Bimmercode and obd adaptor

Abbot26 · 01-01-2020, 01:38 PM

Hi all

Can anyone recommend the best obd adaptor to use with bimmercode, I’ve not used it before but want to code ASD off.

P.s. happy new year all

heavyD^2 · 01-01-2020, 02:10 PM

I haven't had the opportunity to code my X3MC but I have a Veepeak BLE+ that worked flawless on m 2018 M2.

kzg1969 · 01-01-2020, 02:36 PM

just pick one off the app that they recommend???

I used ENET Cable as i already had it for ESYS - then just needed an adapter for IPhone (doesnt support android though)

doomsday runner · 01-01-2020, 02:39 PM

I have used it on my X4M and can confirm a lot of parameters are not available with the ICARPRO. This worked on my M4 and F30 335d. I have had to order the plug in lighting to ethernet lead as I already have the OBDII to Ethernet lead.

moff · 01-01-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by doomsday runner

I have used it on my X4M and can confirm a lot of parameters are not available with the ICARPRO. This worked on my M4 and F30 335d. I have had to order the plug in lighting to ethernet lead as I already have the OBDII to Ethernet lead.

Thanks for this - I’ve got the same problem with my VGate adapter. What adapter do I need to buy with an iPhone and Bimmercode??

doomsday runner · 01-01-2020, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

Thanks for this - I’ve got the same problem with my VGate adapter. What adapter do I need to buy with an iPhone and Bimmercode??

I already have a OBDII lead, so i'm just buying the lightning to ethernet lead and will just plug in.

Here is a list of recommended adaptors and what model

https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

FSociety · 01-01-2020, 03:15 PM

Gxx series do not support Bluetooth/Wifi devices only ENET to OBD

dazzapb · 01-01-2020, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by doomsday runner

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Originally Posted by moff

Thanks for this - I've got the same problem with my VGate adapter. What adapter do I need to buy with an iPhone and Bimmercode??

I already have a OBDII lead, so i'm just buying the lightning to ethernet lead and will just plug in.

Here is a list of recommended adaptors and what model

https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

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Originally Posted by doomsday runner

Quote:

Originally Posted by moff

Thanks for this - I've got the same problem with my VGate adapter. What adapter do I need to buy with an iPhone and Bimmercode??

I already have a OBDII lead, so i'm just buying the lightning to ethernet lead and will just plug in.

Here is a list of recommended adaptors and what model

https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

Hi which Ethernet to lightning are you going for mate? Official Apple etc?

Also I presume the x3m x4m are g code? I know they are f97 &98 but the std x3 is g?

Thanks

dazzapb · 01-01-2020, 03:25 PM

This one perhaps lightning to eth

RJ45 Ethernet Adapter LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Phone/Pad, 10/100Mbps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PMVVK..._33qdEbXEBEWAV

doomsday runner · 01-01-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

This one perhaps lightning to eth

RJ45 Ethernet Adapter LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Phone/Pad, 10/100Mbps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PMVVK..._33qdEbXEBEWAV

Thats the one, but cheaper on EBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lightning...442c%7Ciid%3A1

dazzapb · 01-01-2020, 03:49 PM

Nice thank you.

Apart from coding twin tone LEDS strips what are popular x3m changes?

Looking thru bimmercode there are so many!

Getting full screen car play but I know this requires fsc code and not strictly coding.

kzg1969 · 01-02-2020, 02:02 AM

Video in Motion
Leaving rear view cam on (for 250m)
Remembering stop/start (think it came with this, but after the RIS update, it changed)
Changing the delay on the boot opening
Turn of horn beep when locking car & engine running

Zero71 · 01-02-2020, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

Nice thank you.

Apart from coding twin tone LEDS strips what are popular x3m changes?

Looking thru bimmercode there are so many!

Getting full screen car play but I know this requires fsc code and not strictly coding.

The main one for me is ASD off.

Bonus would be tinkering with ambient light.

There's nothing else I'd want to change so for now I've just pulled a fuse for ASD and can't justify £31 to change lighting.

heavyD^2 · 01-02-2020, 01:44 PM

I haven't had a chance to drive mine a lot since I got it earlier in the week but what's with the speed warning that comes up all the time when you pull away from a stop? I need to get rid of that as well as the warning on the infotainment display every time you get into the car.

Abbot26 · 01-02-2020, 01:54 PM

Nice one lads

heavyD^2 · 01-03-2020, 01:51 PM

The M2 forums had cheat sheets for various items to code. Are they the same for other platforms? If not does anyone have a guide to doing the typical changes such as remove the warnings on the infotainment display, etc?

kzg1969 · 01-03-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

The M2 forums had cheat sheets for various items to code. Are they the same for other platforms? If not does anyone have a guide to doing the typical changes such as remove the warnings on the infotainment display, etc?

were those for ESys though? You dont need cheat sheets for bimmer code as the app is really easy to use.

AlpineWhite_SJ · 01-04-2020, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

were those for ESys though? You dont need cheat sheets for bimmer code as the app is really easy to use.

Just browse the menus and settings. Not hard at all. Prefer the ENET plus Belkin Ethernet + lightning since you can charge phone and have a wired connection to the ECUs during coding. Would hate to have a Bluetooth issue in the middle of a write...

Other common little things are removing the camera and iDrive warnings - waiting for the camera disclaimer to clear when you’re trying to see curbs is annoying.

mjrennie · 01-04-2020, 02:59 AM

I sent the V-gate back as it is just not suitable for the job. It connected and I got in, of sports, but it couldn't code. I'm waiting on the arrival of a Unicarscan so I can do a few tweaks. This is apparently the most useful of the tools needed for the job and Bimmercode recommended it when I ask them about my V-Gate issues. Lights, stop/start, noise on locking, maybe the rear camera on longer, video in motion and a couple of others to sort.

Turbo1204 · 01-04-2020, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Abbot26

Hi all

Can anyone recommend the best obd adaptor to use with bimmercode, I've not used it before but want to code ASD off.

P.s. happy new year all

Coded my car with unicarscan. All modules will be available. It's the best adapter as of now. Here is a link from a UK site.

https://www.scantool-direct.co.uk/un...d-windows.html

I got mine in 10 days to NY. I also listed some of the codes I did in another post I started last week.

BimmerCode for X4M m color ambient lighting. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1681464

heavyD^2 · 01-04-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

were those for ESys though? You dont need cheat sheets for bimmer code as the app is really easy to use.

Yeah but I did some advance coding with the M2 that required some cheat sheets. I was wondering if there's any good changes that required advanced coding but upon connecting it's clear the X3M's have more features activated from the factory compared to the F87 vehicles so most of the popular changes are more straightforward.

Spiewakovich · 01-21-2020, 01:51 PM

Does anybody know if a K+DCAN cable will work on the x4 m40?

01-01-2020, 01:38 PM	#1
Abbot26 Private First Class 29 Rep 192 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	Bimmercode and obd adaptor Hi all Can anyone recommend the best obd adaptor to use with bimmercode, I’ve not used it before but want to code ASD off. P.s. happy new year all
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heavyD^2 Colonel 3689 Rep 2,956 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	I haven't had the opportunity to code my X3MC but I have a Veepeak BLE+ that worked flawless on m 2018 M2.
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	just pick one off the app that they recommend??? I used ENET Cable as i already had it for ESYS - then just needed an adapter for IPhone (doesnt support android though)
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doomsday runner Captain 234 Rep 663 Posts Drives: X4M Comp & 335d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wakefield UK iTrader: (0)	I have used it on my X4M and can confirm a lot of parameters are not available with the ICARPRO. This worked on my M4 and F30 335d. I have had to order the plug in lighting to ethernet lead as I already have the OBDII to Ethernet lead. Attached Images __________________ Current: BMW X4M Comp, BMW 335d LCI
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	This one perhaps lightning to eth RJ45 Ethernet Adapter LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Phone/Pad, 10/100Mbps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PMVVK..._33qdEbXEBEWAV
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	Nice thank you. Apart from coding twin tone LEDS strips what are popular x3m changes? Looking thru bimmercode there are so many! Getting full screen car play but I know this requires fsc code and not strictly coding.
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heavyD^2 Colonel 3689 Rep 2,956 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	I haven't had a chance to drive mine a lot since I got it earlier in the week but what's with the speed warning that comes up all the time when you pull away from a stop? I need to get rid of that as well as the warning on the infotainment display every time you get into the car.
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Abbot26 Private First Class 29 Rep 192 Posts Drives: X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	Nice one lads
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heavyD^2 Colonel 3689 Rep 2,956 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	The M2 forums had cheat sheets for various items to code. Are they the same for other platforms? If not does anyone have a guide to doing the typical changes such as remove the warnings on the infotainment display, etc?
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mjrennie Private First Class 62 Rep 132 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I sent the V-gate back as it is just not suitable for the job. It connected and I got in, of sports, but it couldn't code. I'm waiting on the arrival of a Unicarscan so I can do a few tweaks. This is apparently the most useful of the tools needed for the job and Bimmercode recommended it when I ask them about my V-Gate issues. Lights, stop/start, noise on locking, maybe the rear camera on longer, video in motion and a couple of others to sort. __________________ 2015-2018 M3 2018-2019 Porsche Macan 2019- X4M Competition
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Spiewakovich New Member 11 Rep 8 Posts Drives: X4 M40 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia/Bklyn iTrader: (0)	Does anybody know if a K+DCAN cable will work on the x4 m40?
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