[Daedalus0101101]

So I am mainly just curious and this is a general question for everyone. What do you code in/out of your BMW? Obviously its a popular topic and there must be things you like or don't like that you want to change. I did some changes on my previous car ( non-BMW) and probably will find things on the new one(already found one thing I would like to change), but curious to what people are changing.

[1Mors]

Basically I code out all the startup warnings and alerts, I turn off the seat belt audio and only have it when I start the vehicle. I also code in changes to my instrument panel to the way I like it and turn on 3 (default) to 5 blinker counts on turn signal. I also make sure everything else is as it should be which it usually is.

After that I pretty much leave it alone. All of those changes are creature comforts for me.

[Daedalus0101101]

Sp basically creature comforts and preferences. Is that all that can be done that the end user has access to? Don't get me wrong as most of the programming I did on my previous car was creature comforts. On my old car ( non BMW) it would honk the horn three somewhat medium-ish length times if I got out of the car while it was running and shut the door to go do something. Kind of annoying as I get up early for work and it was annoying me and bugging my neighbors. I was able to disable the alert. The X5 shuts itself off and I want to disable that for sure.

[TurtleBoy]

I keep a spreadsheet of my changes and then apply them after an update. Mine are:

Driving Mode - Adaptive
Brake Force Display - Medium
Brake Force Speed - 20km/h
One Touch Signal 5 Times - active
Warning on startup - not active
Tire Temp - active

On the M340i I also add:
ASS - Disable
Coding for Anti-Dazzle - likely will add to the X5 if I don't get it VO coded

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by Daedalus0101101

So I am mainly just curious and this is a general question for everyone. What do you code in/out of your BMW? Obviously its a popular topic and there must be things you like or don't like that you want to change. I did some changes on my previous car ( non-BMW) and probably will find things on the new one(already found one thing I would like to change), but curious to what people are changing.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1547909

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I keep a spreadsheet of my changes and then apply them after an update. Mine are:

Driving Mode - Adaptive
Brake Force Display - Medium
Brake Force Speed - 20km/h
One Touch Signal 5 Times - active
Warning on startup - not active
Tire Temp - active

On the M340i I also add:
ASS - Disable
Coding for Anti-Dazzle - likely will add to the X5 if I don't get it VO coded

does the brake force actually work on your X5? I tried all the settings (both line items) but don’t get any blinking upon hard braking

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

does the brake force actually work on your X5? I tried all the settings (both line items) but don’t get any blinking upon hard braking

I have never had someone look and after our discussion about it the other year assume it doesn't but code it just in case it does at some point.

[mmm50i]

Here's my list, sorry it'll be a long post:

Horn signal when lock car with engine running
-not active (default: active)

Automatic mirror tilt value
-70% (default: 100%)

Window lifter interruption
-not active (default: active)

Checkbox daytime running light
-active (default: not active)

One touch turn signal 5 times
-active (default: not active)

Camera warning
-not active (default: active) - must revert to backup to remove

Warning at start-up
-not active (default: unassigned) - must revert to backup to remove

EXPERT CODING - show tire pressure in board computer & widget
HU_MGU, 3010 M_GMBH, M_VEHICLE_SP2018_RUEKO
-aktive (default: inaktive)

Receiver Audio Module
Active Sound Design
-not active (default: active)

Tailgate Function Module
Close tailgate with button in the interior without long press
-active (default: not active)

Tailgate function remote control
-open and close (default: open)

Close tailgate with remote control without long press
-active (default: also active)

Warning sound when closing the tailgate with remote control
-active (default: not active)

[Daedalus0101101]

Ok. It seems like a lot of people are coding off the warning at startup. What is this warning at startup? Is it the audio tone that plays or something on the display? I wouldn't mind turning that audio chime on startup off for damn sure.

[Daedalus0101101]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

does the brake force actually work on your X5? I tried all the settings (both line items) but don’t get any blinking upon hard braking

What does the Brake Force settings actually do? By blinking do you mean the hazard lights flash if you perform some hard braking?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Daedalus0101101

What does the Brake Force settings actually do? By blinking do you mean the hazard lights flash if you perform some hard braking?

The brake lights flash.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Daedalus0101101

Ok. It seems like a lot of people are coding off the warning at startup. What is this warning at startup? Is it the audio tone that plays or something on the display? I wouldn't mind turning that audio chime on startup off for damn sure.

It is the warning that you see on the control display.

[Daedalus0101101]

Thanks TurtleBoy So its flashing tail lights AS the vehicle is braking. I haven't really paid attention to warnings during start up. I am usually putting on my seat belt, so Im not looking at the displays.

[hannsoft]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I keep a spreadsheet of my changes and then apply them after an update. Mine are:

Driving Mode - Adaptive
Brake Force Display - Medium
Brake Force Speed - 20km/h
One Touch Signal 5 Times - active
Warning on startup - not active
Tire Temp - active

On the M340i I also add:
ASS - Disable
Coding for Anti-Dazzle - likely will add to the X5 if I don't get it VO coded

Is there a trick to getting the 5 blinks to work? Are they only for highway speeds? I programmed it today but can't get it to blink more than 3 times.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by hannsoft

Is there a trick to getting the 5 blinks to work? Are they only for highway speeds? I programmed it today but can't get it to blink more than 3 times.

Did you change the setting? The coding is to allow the option for 5 blinks, you need to go into settings and enable it.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by hannsoft

Is there a trick to getting the 5 blinks to work? Are they only for highway speeds? I programmed it today but can't get it to blink more than 3 times.

no trick. coding puts the 5-blink option in the menu. as mentioned, you have to go there and enable it

[hannsoft]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

no trick. coding puts the 5-blink option in the menu. as mentioned, you have to go there and enable it

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Did you change the setting? The coding is to allow the option for 5 blinks, you need to go into settings and enable it.

I am a buffoon. You're right of course .. I didn't realize it was adding a new menu item that needed to be checked.

I'm an idiot - thanks for your patience!

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by hannsoft

I am a buffoon. You're right of course .. I didn't realize it was adding a new menu item that needed to be checked.

I'm an idiot - thanks for your patience!

I don't think you can logically reach that conclusion from this situation.

[Daedalus0101101]

So I'm also curious as to which plug or receiver that people are using as well. I was looking at the OBD Link CX from bimmercode, but didnt know if it was garbage or if I should be looking at a different one.

[BruinMan]

The best way to use Bimmercode is to hardware. The coding is so fast this way. ENET Cable with an Ethernet adapter that is USB-C or Lighting; depending if phone or tablet device can use. Some coding features requires hardware.

[Daedalus0101101]

Ok. The one thing that seems to have been mentioned is now irritating me. The warnings on start up. Odd thing is, I can't seem to find it in the "easy" programming mode. Is it under Expert? Can someone point it out for me please? The other thing I want to enable is the "shut off iDrive unit when driver door is opened."

[TurtleBoy]

Shutting down the electronics when the door is opened is a standard setting in iDrive.



Warning on Startup is in the Head Unit.