Bimmercode coding on G01 - Share you coding changes

Jeepersjoey · 10-05-2019, 08:42 PM

I love bringing my car in to get them to reset everything I programmed.

It is like a $65k x-o-sketch!

I get a refresh and do it all again!

Paul

GoodGuyAvi · 10-05-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepersjoey

I love bringing my car in to get them to reset everything I programmed.

It is like a $65k x-o-sketch!

I get a refresh and do it all again!

Paul

Absolutely agree. Its a joy

b.guggenmos · 10-05-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

Do you know what recall is?
Im scheduled for Oct.14

I do not know and the weird thing is that last time I checked for recalls at the BMW site it said my VIN had no recalls.

b.guggenmos · 10-05-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar314

I decided to redo all coding. Not sure that using a backup to altered code in the headunit ecu is OK. Rather than take a chance, I made a new list of what I wanted to code and took the few extra minutes and recoded. Now I have a list for next time.

Makes sense to me so that is what I will do. First thing off will be ASD and then ASS! Thanks, Brian

lo_cheng · 10-06-2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cipher5

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Originally Posted by b.guggenmos

My dealer has called twice to get me in for the recall. I don't want to loose all my coding changes. Is there a way to reload all changes done from Bimmercode through MX+? Or do I just go through them again one by one?

So when you read your ECUs with BimmerCode is makes a backup. So read the ones you made changes in previously (there are also backups made when you make changes so you don't have to create new ones if you don't want to).

Get the car in for service.

Then go back and apply the backups for each ECU from the backup file you made before you went to the dealer. You won't have to do all the individual changes again if you apply the backup. :-)

I just redo all coding, is easy since I keep a list of what I done.
don't want to restore old coding to new software.

nyalpine90 · 10-06-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b.guggenmos

I do not know and the weird thing is that last time I checked for recalls at the BMW site it said my VIN had no recalls.

I did same exact thing and no recall came up

kevinkay · 10-10-2019, 11:37 AM

think we should be at all afraid that at some point the "updates" are only to close loopholes that allow us to code our cars??

I was going to try and decline all software updates unless its a safety issue.

gugin · 10-11-2019, 01:28 AM

Can you decline a software update? How do you do that? By telling the dealer not to touch the vehicle's software?

ArmyNupe13 · 10-11-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gugin

Can you decline a software update? How do you do that? By telling the dealer not to touch the vehicle's software?

Lol right. After I hit you up, I spoke to the SA and I was literally driving...and he was able to remotely restart my HU and other ECUs. I was like, wtf?! I’m thinking E series vehicles may be the safest from BMW getting into it...or maybe if the vehicle’s warranty is up. Anyone that leases their car can just forget about trying to have any say so.

gojiraX3 · 10-12-2019, 06:11 AM

Greetings,

I use Google Play Music primarily and iDrive always defaults to Shuffle mode. Anyone aware of a code to disable or change default behavior?

Also, iDrive does not display Google Play Music album art. Is there a way to code this on? I can see album art when playing mp3s from USB drive.

Thanks for your help.

Apologies for posting in older old coding forum.

admranger · 10-13-2019, 07:39 PM

Sorry if I missed it but is there a way to code the audio and Idrive to shut off on door open? I did this on my 2018 330x GT but I can’t find a similar option on the X3.

gugin · 10-13-2019, 08:17 PM

My car does this by default. Yours does not? The audio shuts off when the door that was closed LAST is opened. If you are the only person in the car, the audio should stop when you open your door. I am now trying to remember if unbuckling of the seat belt before shutting off the engine matters. I have a vague feeling that if I first unbuckle and then shut off the engine and then open the door, the audio continues. I have to shut off the engine first and then unbuckle. But it's just a feeling. I'll test tomorrow.

GoodGuyAvi · 10-13-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by admranger

Sorry if I missed it but is there a way to code the audio and Idrive to shut off on door open? I did this on my 2018 330x GT but I can’t find a similar option on the X3.

Its in a settings menu. You don't need to code it.
Pay attention and you will find it.

Regards

nyalpine90 · 10-14-2019, 09:50 AM

my coding will be wiped out today as its going in for recall.

admranger · 10-14-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AvetNY

Its in a settings menu. You don't need to code it.
Pay attention and you will find it.

Regards

Thanks

nyalpine90 · 10-15-2019, 06:32 AM

speed limit display- is that software upgrade(maps) or can it be coded?
I have 2019 with build of 10/18

i4M50Guy · 10-15-2019, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

speed limit display- is that software upgrade(maps) or can it be coded?
I have 2019 with build of 10/18

Coded but also needs an FSC code from BMW.

You also need the correct camera fitted.

nyalpine90 · 10-15-2019, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M140iGuy

Coded but also needs an FSC code from BMW.

You also need the correct camera fitted.

what camera??
the loaner which is 19 as well has navi and lane change warning.

bvaidu1 · 10-16-2019, 07:20 PM

Hello all,

I am having trouble getting the full functionality of Bimmercode.

I have a 2020 X3 model. It does not have wireless charging and hence no enhanced bluetooth functionality. I have been trying to code this in with help of some of the previous posts in this forum. I purchased the OBDLink LX instead of the MX version as some of the previous posters have said LX will work.

I was able to connect and use Bimmercode app. But ASD option was not even on the list of ECUs. Under Head Unit, there was no option for expert mode. I am guessing it's because of the LX version. I have ordered the MX version. Has anybody else come across this problem?

BV

zeich83 · 10-16-2019, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bvaidu1

Hello all,

I am having trouble getting the full functionality of Bimmercode.

I have a 2020 X3 model. It does not have wireless charging and hence no enhanced bluetooth functionality. I have been trying to code this in with help of some of the previous posts in this forum. I purchased the OBDLink LX instead of the MX version as some of the previous posters have said LX will work.

I was able to connect and use Bimmercode app. But ASD option was not even on the list of ECUs. Under Head Unit, there was no option for expert mode. I am guessing it's because of the LX version. I have ordered the MX version. Has anybody else come across this problem?

BV

Yes, I don't think it is the controller. It is because 2020s have iDrive7 which is on a different hardware than iDrive 6. It will require a bimmercode update in the future to support more functions. Most like headunit and instrument cluster are greyed out when you connect?

bvaidu1 · 10-16-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zeich83

Yes, I don't think it is the controller. It is because 2020s have iDrive7 which is on a different hardware than iDrive 6. It will require a bimmercode update in the future to support more functions. Most like headunit and instrument cluster are greyed out when you connect?

Instrument Cluster is greyed out. Head Unit - there is no expert user option. There is no ASD option - not even showing up on the ECU list. I read somewhere that ASD is now built in and not a separate module and hence will not be able to turn it off. I have written to Bimmercode. Let's see what they say.

gugin · 10-16-2019, 09:47 PM

I doubt that you will not be able to turn ASD off. If every BMW soon has ASD built in by virtue of the ASD module being integrated into the head unit, the head unit will need to include some coding options that will control the ASD sound produced. As long as there is a BMW model with no artificial engine sound, you will most likely be able to code the head unit to "pretend" that it is installed in a car that adds no artificial engine noise. That's basically how coding of the ASD module works now.

The one thing that is certain is that you will not longer be able to use the ASD bypass harness to complete isolate the ASD module from the audio system.

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kevinkay Lieutenant 272 Rep 496 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Boston, MA USA iTrader: (0)	think we should be at all afraid that at some point the "updates" are only to close loopholes that allow us to code our cars?? I was going to try and decline all software updates unless its a safety issue.
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gugin New member 318 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Can you decline a software update? How do you do that? By telling the dealer not to touch the vehicle's software?
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gojiraX3 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Code off shuffle & code on album art Greetings, I use Google Play Music primarily and iDrive always defaults to Shuffle mode. Anyone aware of a code to disable or change default behavior? Also, iDrive does not display Google Play Music album art. Is there a way to code this on? I can see album art when playing mp3s from USB drive. Thanks for your help. Apologies for posting in older old coding forum.
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admranger Retired Curmudgeon 2985 Rep 4,047 Posts Drives: ‘19 X3M40i, ‘18 m550i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (1)	Sorry if I missed it but is there a way to code the audio and Idrive to shut off on door open? I did this on my 2018 330x GT but I can’t find a similar option on the X3. __________________ '19 X3 M40 Carbon Black/Oyster, '23 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit, Past BMWs: '18 M550i, '18 330 GT, '16 X5 40e, '11 E90M3, '06 X5 4.4, '03 330i ZHP, '02 M3, '97 Z3 2.8, '95 M3 (2x), '94 530i (manual), '92 525i (manual), '88 M3, '87 325iS
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gugin New member 318 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	My car does this by default. Yours does not? The audio shuts off when the door that was closed LAST is opened. If you are the only person in the car, the audio should stop when you open your door. I am now trying to remember if unbuckling of the seat belt before shutting off the engine matters. I have a vague feeling that if I first unbuckle and then shut off the engine and then open the door, the audio continues. I have to shut off the engine first and then unbuckle. But it's just a feeling. I'll test tomorrow.
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10-14-2019, 09:50 AM	#1862
nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7431 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	my coding will be wiped out today as its going in for recall.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7431 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	speed limit display- is that software upgrade(maps) or can it be coded? I have 2019 with build of 10/18
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10-16-2019, 07:20 PM	#1867
bvaidu1 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2020 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	New BMW owner (2020 model) and new to coding - OBDLink LX limited functionality Hello all, I am having trouble getting the full functionality of Bimmercode. I have a 2020 X3 model. It does not have wireless charging and hence no enhanced bluetooth functionality. I have been trying to code this in with help of some of the previous posts in this forum. I purchased the OBDLink LX instead of the MX version as some of the previous posters have said LX will work. I was able to connect and use Bimmercode app. But ASD option was not even on the list of ECUs. Under Head Unit, there was no option for expert mode. I am guessing it's because of the LX version. I have ordered the MX version. Has anybody else come across this problem? BV
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gugin New member 318 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I doubt that you will not be able to turn ASD off. If every BMW soon has ASD built in by virtue of the ASD module being integrated into the head unit, the head unit will need to include some coding options that will control the ASD sound produced. As long as there is a BMW model with no artificial engine sound, you will most likely be able to code the head unit to "pretend" that it is installed in a car that adds no artificial engine noise. That's basically how coding of the ASD module works now. The one thing that is certain is that you will not longer be able to use the ASD bypass harness to complete isolate the ASD module from the audio system.
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