BMW X5
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-26-2021, 04:43 PM   #1
dream54ing
Captain
dream54ing's Avatar
United_States
486
Rep
902
Posts

Drives: 428xi F32- X5 X5 G05 -640i F06
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: ARIZONA

iTrader: (0)

your favorite bimmercode

Want to start a thread with what everyone's favorite bimmercode/bimmerlink coding, to make it easier to reference instead of having to scroll through 50 pages searching in other threads.

I'll start...

Bimmercode

1)turning off initial warnings
2)Aplina/M cluster options
3)adding additional color to ambient lighting
4)turn off seatbelt warning
5)video while driving
6)tire temps
7)assistant driving view on cluster

Bimmerlink
1)opening exhaust flap
Appreciate 2
Jcit49.50
      01-26-2021, 06:17 PM   #2
VTENGR
Lieutenant Colonel
1045
Rep
1,943
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 M50i
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

Gotta have the default start drive mode to adaptive. That's the first thing I code. Followed by the M logo on iDrive startup/shut down.
Appreciate 1
      01-26-2021, 08:19 PM   #3
cruzer666
Major
cruzer666's Avatar
United_States
1237
Rep
1,203
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW i4 M50
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Los Angeles, California

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2023 BMW i4 M50  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by VTENGR View Post
Gotta have the default start drive mode to adaptive. That's the first thing I code. Followed by the M logo on iDrive startup/shut down.
If you don't mind, can you do a quick synopsis as to why adaptive vs comfort as a default driving mode? I wasn't able to find much documentation on adaptive beyond the fact "tuning is automatically modified to the driving situation and driving style". In other words, why do you like it? Thanks!
Appreciate 1
      01-26-2021, 09:22 PM   #4
TurtleBoy
General
TurtleBoy's Avatar
13124
Rep
19,617
Posts

Drives: 2019 X5 40i,2021 M340i
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

I'm sure VTENGR will be able to give a better synopsis but I also use Adaptive as the default drive mode. It uses attributes of the Comfort, Eco Pro and Sport modes to provide a comfortable drive but yet sporty when needed. It also can use information from the navigation system to make adjustments to the throttle, steering, suspension, etc.

Here is a post from another forum as well as a link to the BMW video: "I asked BMWGenius to explain Adaptive Driving Mode in more detail, including whether or not it switches between comfort and sport depending on the situation. Here's what they said.
The Adaptive Driving Mode is a unique driving mode, separate from COMFORT, ECO PRO, and SPORT. While driving in Adaptive Driving Mode, the vehicle does not switch to COMFORT or SPORT mode automatically. However, characters of COMFORT or SPORT will be implemented, depending on the situation.

The vehicle is considering many factor to determine the optimal drive feel. Along with acceleration, steering, and speed, the vehicle is also factoring in driving conditions, braking, cornering speed, input from the xDrive system and Navigation data.

When the Navigation system has an active guidance, the Navigation data is used to anticipate curves, crossroads and type of street or road that you are driving on. For example, it can select the optimum transmission gear in advance, potentially enhancing efficiency.​

I responded with this:
One more question: Some have suggested that Adaptive Driving Mode learns how you drive over time and adjusts itself based on that history. Is that true? Or does it just adapt based on the current situation without regard to history?​

Here is what they (a different person) said:
In Adaptive mode, the following influences on the driving style are taken into account, among others:
• Longitudinal dynamics
• Current speed
• Pedal sensor position
• Cruise control (sensor data from ACC radar sensor) *If equipped
• Sport shift gate for automatic transmission
• Turn indicator
• Steering wheel movements
• Navigation data

"ADAPTIVE" reacts to the current driving style. The affected control units can change their parameters on the basis of the detected driving style. This system will not use previous driving tendencies to change settings for the current trip.​"


__________________
2021 BMW G20 M340i xDrive - Verde Ermes/Black - 03/2023.67
2019 BMW G05 X5 xDrive40i - Phytonic Blue/Cognac - 11/2023.50
Appreciate 6
      01-26-2021, 09:22 PM   #5
mitch57
Lieutenant Colonel
805
Rep
1,788
Posts

Drives: 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Pacific Northwest

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dream54ing View Post
3)adding additional color to ambient lighting

Bimmerlink
1)opening exhaust flap
Where in Bimmercode can you add additional ambient lighting colors? Is this something new?

With Bimmerlink don't you have to leave the OBD adapter plugged in for the exhaust flap to remain open? I thought Bimmerlink can only be used while the OBD adapter is plugged in. As soon as you unplug it doesn't it revert back to the default setting?
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2021, 09:54 PM   #6
FathGene
Registered
FathGene's Avatar
Australia
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: BMW X5 30D M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Curl Curl NSW

iTrader: (0)

I am a Newby to both BMW and BimmerCode, i have the app and just brought the OBDLink MX+. What are the best changes I can make? Any help is greatly appreciated.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2021, 08:47 AM   #7
VTENGR
Lieutenant Colonel
1045
Rep
1,943
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 M50i
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TurtleBoy View Post
I'm sure VTENGR will be able to give a better synopsis but I also use Adaptive as the default drive mode. It uses attributes of the Comfort, Eco Pro and Sport modes to provide a comfortable drive but yet sporty when needed. It also can use information from the navigation system to make adjustments to the throttle, steering, suspension, etc.

Here is a post from another forum as well as a link to the BMW video: "I asked BMWGenius to explain Adaptive Driving Mode in more detail, including whether or not it switches between comfort and sport depending on the situation. Here's what they said.
The Adaptive Driving Mode is a unique driving mode, separate from COMFORT, ECO PRO, and SPORT. While driving in Adaptive Driving Mode, the vehicle does not switch to COMFORT or SPORT mode automatically. However, characters of COMFORT or SPORT will be implemented, depending on the situation.

The vehicle is considering many factor to determine the optimal drive feel. Along with acceleration, steering, and speed, the vehicle is also factoring in driving conditions, braking, cornering speed, input from the xDrive system and Navigation data.

When the Navigation system has an active guidance, the Navigation data is used to anticipate curves, crossroads and type of street or road that you are driving on. For example, it can select the optimum transmission gear in advance, potentially enhancing efficiency.​

I responded with this:
One more question: Some have suggested that Adaptive Driving Mode learns how you drive over time and adjusts itself based on that history. Is that true? Or does it just adapt based on the current situation without regard to history?​

Here is what they (a different person) said:
In Adaptive mode, the following influences on the driving style are taken into account, among others:
• Longitudinal dynamics
• Current speed
• Pedal sensor position
• Cruise control (sensor data from ACC radar sensor) *If equipped
• Sport shift gate for automatic transmission
• Turn indicator
• Steering wheel movements
• Navigation data

"ADAPTIVE" reacts to the current driving style. The affected control units can change their parameters on the basis of the detected driving style. This system will not use previous driving tendencies to change settings for the current trip.​"


TurtleBoy - Haha ... not sure I can give a much better recap than what you provided
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2021, 08:51 AM   #8
VTENGR
Lieutenant Colonel
1045
Rep
1,943
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 M50i
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch57 View Post
Where in Bimmercode can you add additional ambient lighting colors? Is this something new?

With Bimmerlink don't you have to leave the OBD adapter plugged in for the exhaust flap to remain open? I thought Bimmerlink can only be used while the OBD adapter is plugged in. As soon as you unplug it doesn't it revert back to the default setting?
It's not really adding colors, but mostly just changing the colors already availble to you. So you can change the Blue/Blue combo in iDrive to whatever color you want. However in iDrive it will still show Blue/Blue but based on your coding you can have it be any color. If you search the forum, there's several threads already covering this.
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2021, 09:29 PM   #9
mitch57
Lieutenant Colonel
805
Rep
1,788
Posts

Drives: 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Pacific Northwest

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by VTENGR View Post
It's not really adding colors, but mostly just changing the colors already availble to you. So you can change the Blue/Blue combo in iDrive to whatever color you want. However in iDrive it will still show Blue/Blue but based on your coding you can have it be any color. If you search the forum, there's several threads already covering this.
I don't believe I saw anything that specifically related to "Bimmercode" to do this programming.

The Op is specifically talking about "Bimmercode" and not other programming methods such as Esys, etc.
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2021, 10:01 PM   #10
smomin23
First Lieutenant
smomin23's Avatar
United_States
311
Rep
332
Posts

Drives: BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch57 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by VTENGR View Post
It's not really adding colors, but mostly just changing the colors already availble to you. So you can change the Blue/Blue combo in iDrive to whatever color you want. However in iDrive it will still show Blue/Blue but based on your coding you can have it be any color. If you search the forum, there's several threads already covering this.
I don't believe I saw anything that specifically related to "Bimmercode" to do this programming.

The Op is specifically talking about "Bimmercode" and not other programming methods such as Esys, etc.
DIY: Change Ambient Lighting Colors For G05 X5 / G06 X6 to New Colors & Combos https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1738645

This is what you're looking for. Out of BimmerCode (albeit in expert mode)
__________________
SSMXV
Appreciate 1
      01-27-2021, 10:04 PM   #11
mitch57
Lieutenant Colonel
805
Rep
1,788
Posts

Drives: 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Pacific Northwest

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by smomin23 View Post
DIY: Change Ambient Lighting Colors For G05 X5 / G06 X6 to New Colors & Combos https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1738645

This is what you're looking for. Out of BimmerCode (albeit in expert mode)
Thank you. I guess I missed this with all the other coding discussions in addition to Bimmercode.
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2021, 10:08 PM   #12
smomin23
First Lieutenant
smomin23's Avatar
United_States
311
Rep
332
Posts

Drives: BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: US

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch57 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by smomin23 View Post
DIY: Change Ambient Lighting Colors For G05 X5 / G06 X6 to New Colors & Combos https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1738645

This is what you're looking for. Out of BimmerCode (albeit in expert mode)
Thank you. I guess I missed this with all the other coding discussions in addition to Bimmercode.
No stress. Happens to the best of us!
__________________
SSMXV
Appreciate 0
      03-07-2021, 05:26 PM   #13
Dr. Jekyll
Second Lieutenant
Dr. Jekyll's Avatar
United_States
210
Rep
275
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 M50i
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Honolulu

iTrader: (0)

These are some of my favorite options:

BimmerCode
- One touch turn signal 5 times active
- Default driving mode eco pro individual
- Rear mirror tilt value 50%
- Warning at startup not active
- Driver’s seat belt reminder not active
- Initial seat belt reminder after start not active
- Start animation M
- Display layout M
Appreciate 2
      03-14-2021, 07:24 PM   #14
denaliman
Major
denaliman's Avatar
Canada
470
Rep
1,292
Posts

Drives: 2021 BMW X6M Competition
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 X6M  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Jekyll View Post
These are some of my favorite options:

BimmerCode
- One touch turn signal 5 times active
- Default driving mode eco pro individual
- Rear mirror tilt value 50%
- Warning at startup not active
- Driver’s seat belt reminder not active
- Initial seat belt reminder after start not active
- Start animation M
- Display layout M
I tried to code 5 times turn but it does not work. Shows up in bimmercode as active but it still only flashes 3 times. 2021 X6MC 11/2020.38
__________________

_____________________________________
2021 X6M Competition, 2021 Audi SQ5 Technik, 2013 Audi S4

Appreciate 0
      03-14-2021, 07:37 PM   #15
X54TH
Member
X54TH's Avatar
Canada
893
Rep
2,029
Posts

Drives: 2019 X5 40i M Sport
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: GTA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Discovered these recently and they've become my favourites.

1) Adding B&W Sound Profiles to the HK Sound System. It works great. I coded Option 1 & 2 below

2) Adding the M logo to the dash under the camera


Sound Profiles

Option 1 - (Using bimmercode) HU MGU HEADUNIT expert mode look for AUDIO-SYSTEM then change the parameters from alev2-Ram to alev4-Ram code to achieve a working Bowers and Wilkins settings and working equalizer

Option 2 - (Using Bimmercode) HU_MGU > Expert Mode > 3000 HMI > HIGH_END_AUDIO_MENUE. Change the value from whatever it is to volle_insz and code.Cycle the vehicle on/off after the coding is complete and you'll notice that Bang & Olufsen now sits at the top of the Tone menu. If you select this option, you'll have your choice of two DSPs: Studio and Expanded. Expanded does improve the sound even of the base Hi-Fi.


M LOGO only

3001 KI_PARAMETER
LOGO_SCHRIFTZUG
MSP_LOGO


M Font (wasn't a fan of the font)

DKombi4
Expert Mode
3001 KI_Parameter
AG_MPA_MSP_VIEW
MPA_ANSICHT_260_SKALA
__________________
2019 X5 Alpine White M-Sport
Software Version 11/2022.31
2023 M2 (HEA) Brooklyn Gray
2021 330i XDrive Alpine White M-Sport
Appreciate 5
LexxM31697.50
hufington3118.50
sd306379.50
      03-14-2021, 09:50 PM   #16
Dr. Jekyll
Second Lieutenant
Dr. Jekyll's Avatar
United_States
210
Rep
275
Posts

Drives: 2020 X5 M50i
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Honolulu

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by denaliman View Post
I tried to code 5 times turn but it does not work. Shows up in bimmercode as active but it still only flashes 3 times. 2021 X6MC 11/2020.38
Unlike the other features this is not automatically added, just the feature is. After coding it you have to go into your settings to activate it.
Appreciate 0
      03-15-2021, 09:15 AM   #17
denaliman
Major
denaliman's Avatar
Canada
470
Rep
1,292
Posts

Drives: 2021 BMW X6M Competition
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 X6M  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Jekyll View Post
Unlike the other features this is not automatically added, just the feature is. After coding it you have to go into your settings to activate it.
Thanks Dr. Works now
__________________

_____________________________________
2021 X6M Competition, 2021 Audi SQ5 Technik, 2013 Audi S4

Appreciate 0
      03-21-2021, 03:51 PM   #18
denaliman
Major
denaliman's Avatar
Canada
470
Rep
1,292
Posts

Drives: 2021 BMW X6M Competition
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 X6M  [0.00]
I don't see any option to change chime sound. I've seen other BMW Model options to change to Mini or Rolls Royce chime sound. Maybe we don't have that feature?
__________________

_____________________________________
2021 X6M Competition, 2021 Audi SQ5 Technik, 2013 Audi S4

Appreciate 0
      03-21-2021, 06:01 PM   #19
nZtiZia
Major General
nZtiZia's Avatar
United_States
4628
Rep
8,641
Posts

Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD!
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: neither here nor there...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by denaliman View Post
I don't see any option to change chime sound. I've seen other BMW Model options to change to Mini or Rolls Royce chime sound. Maybe we don't have that feature?
i'm interested in this as well. BMW default warning chime is harsh IMO
Appreciate 0
      04-23-2021, 05:37 PM   #20
chuckins9
2021 X5 M50i
United_States
63
Rep
183
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: NH

iTrader: (0)

I thought BimmerCode could open the exhaust flap so you could pull the fuse? What fuse do you pull?

Why do we need to use a different app for this?
__________________
2021 X5 M50i Dravit Grey
2019 X5 AW M-Sport (Gone)
2009 335i E92 M-Sport (Gone)
Appreciate 0
      04-23-2021, 06:27 PM   #21
LexxM3
Colonel
LexxM3's Avatar
Canada
1698
Rep
2,609
Posts

Drives: E46M3, G05X5
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Waterloo, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2019 X5  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckins9 View Post
I thought BimmerCode could open the exhaust flap so you could pull the fuse? What fuse do you pull?

Why do we need to use a different app for this?
Flap control is not coding but rather a live parameter. If you like Bimmercode, same dev makes Bimmerlink for live parameter monitoring, flap control, error code clearing, etc. — that will do it. Note that you open the flap with Bimmerlink once the motor is running, not in diagnostic mode like coding. Or you can take a mechanical approach by disconnecting the pin that goes from flap solenoid to flap and tie the flap in the open position. There are a few other techniques.
__________________
G05 X5 x40i (04/2019 mfg, Canada) on S18A-19-11-540
Appreciate 2
SKBSY885.00
      05-06-2021, 01:20 PM   #22
MustGoFast
Private First Class
United_States
39
Rep
115
Posts

Drives: '21 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wisconsin

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Jekyll View Post
These are some of my favorite options:

BimmerCode
- Start animation M
- Display layout M
Aren't these the default in the M50i?
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:02 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST