[whynotbimmer]

I have a BMW X5 50e, and the default driving mode seems to be Hybrid, can we set it? I want it to be Hybrid Eco Pro whenever I start it.

[Baz84]

Hybrid is the default however you can set ‘Electric Individual’ as the default in the Drive settings.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by whynotbimmer

I have a BMW X5 50e, and the default driving mode seems to be Hybrid, can we set it? I want it to be Hybrid Eco Pro whenever I start it.

to clarify above, Electric Individual is the only other drive mode that can be set to default. it’s either that or standard Hybrid

[whynotbimmer]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

to clarify above, Electric Individual is the only other drive mode that can be set to default. it’s either that or standard Hybrid

I see

Would be nice if they allow us to set any driving mode as default

[MJBradley1967]

Does bimmercode not have this option for a 50e?

Like for my x40i, there's a long list of options except Sport+, which is what I drive in 95% of the time.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

Does bimmercode not have this option for a 50e?

Like for my x40i, there's a long list of options except Sport+, which is what I drive in 95% of the time.

Nope. BMW locked out the modules in the LCI from external coding programs such as BimmerCode

[MJBradley1967]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

Nope. BMW locked out the modules in the LCI from external coding programs such as BimmerCode

Reason #4 this will be my one and only BMW

[mobilejo]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

Does bimmercode not have this option for a 50e?

Like for my x40i, there's a long list of options except Sport+, which is what I drive in 95% of the time.

I have coded sport+ as my default on my 40i - its odd that you can't on yours.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by mobilejo

I have coded sport+ as my default on my 40i - its odd that you can't on yours.

Just an FYI…the Bimmercode website has the production dates listed. You can check if your model’s build date corresponds with the ability to do any coding:

[eluded]

Totally agree on that statement. Then, I bought BMW #2 & now plotting for #3.

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

Reason #4 this will be my one and only BMW

[MJBradley1967]

Originally Posted by mobilejo

I have coded sport+ as my default on my 40i - its odd that you can't on yours.

Probably the only option that just doesn't show up on the list. I can code everything as far as I know outside of that.

[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

Reason #4 this will be my one and only BMW

Maybe my wishfully thinking, people will eventually figure it out how to unlock it. Based in my previous bmw ownership about 21 years by now, aftermarket always comes through. 😅

[MJBradley1967]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

Maybe my wishfully thinking, people will eventually figure it out how to unlock it. Based in my previous bmw ownership about 21 years by now, aftermarket always comes through. 😅

Rooting phones has been the same way. Used to be super easy, then they block it, then someone breaks the code. But that is also getting harder to do.

[jad03060]

By no means do all vehicles allow for ‘coding’ as realized on a BMW, so the expectation of being able to change how it operates is not an industry thing that someone should expect. If it’s there, it can be nice, but for an astute buyer, ti’s been known they put up roadblocks to coding the latest vehicles now for over a year.

[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by MJBradley1967

Rooting phones has been the same way. Used to be super easy, then they block it, then someone breaks the code. But that is also getting harder to do.

Yes, it sure gets harder, and more expansive to do. But then our cars get more expansive too. If I have to recall my observation throughout the years, when BWM closes the door, it will take aftermarket sometime to come up with a way or ways. They will be expansive and experimental. Then as the particular model ages, things will eventually get cheaper, more systematic, and more reliable. BMW will also let go and won't bother closing the door for that particular model anymore. Usually, this of initiative is driven by 3 series crowd.