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      03-08-2019, 09:11 PM   #23
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I also bought the bimmercodeapp and now waiting for my OBDLink MX+ to ship. Can't wait
On the other hand, whats the difference between the obdlink mx+ and lx other than ios android compatibility? Are there any?
The performance is better and more consistent than the other adapters. That's why some features require them. They maintain their connection better.
i meant bw mx+ and lx .
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      03-09-2019, 10:07 AM   #24
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Exclamation Coding my 2018 G30 M550i

So, Almaretto is going to code my M550ix this afternoon. The option I'm most excited about is the "antidazzle". I had this coded on my 2014 F10 535d, and it was great!

Dumb question, does this mean after that, Bimmercode should be "off limits"? IE, I would possibly overwrite coding on modules necessary for the "antidazzle", etc., and screw things up or need to be re-coded?

And, another question, if anyone knows, are the actual Adaptive LED Headlight units on the 2018 cars any different/better than the 2014 f10's, or identical? (I would think more sophisticated/better?)



Thanks for the answers. (Even if it's the obvious one, YES, put the Bimmercode away.)

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So, Almaretto is going to code my M550ix this afternoon. The option I'm most excited about is the "antidazzle". I had this coded on my 2014 F10 535d, and it was great!

Dumb question, does this mean after that, Bimmercode should be "off limits"? IE, I would possibly overwrite coding on modules necessary for the "antidazzle", etc., and screw things up or need to be re-coded?

And, another question, if anyone knows, are the actual Adaptive LED Headlight units on the 2018 cars any different/better than the 2014 f10's, or identical? (I would think more sophisticated/better?)



Thanks for the answers. (Even if it's the obvious one, YES, put the Bimmercode away.)

Tom D
You can still code on top of E-sys coding.

Both Driver's Assist camera and headlights are superior.
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Both Driver's Assist camera and headlights are superior.
Once you have almaretto code this, you will want to drive at night just to watch the "light show". Besides being an incredible aid to night driving, it is almost unreal how the lights dim and pivot in constant reaction to road traffic at speed. I almost want to drive in another car so I can watch the light dance.
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Once you have almaretto code this, you will want to drive at night just to watch the "light show". Besides being an incredible aid to night driving, it is almost unreal how the lights dim and pivot in constant reaction to road traffic at speed. I almost want to drive in another car so I can watch the light dance.
I have trouble going back to car without NGHB. Roads seem so dark.
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So i randomly came over a youtube video of someone showing bimmercode to code some pretty cool stuff to their BMW.
I got me new Car just about 3 weeks ago and decided to buy the Vgate iCar Pro that they were using in the video, and have the intention to buy the app as soon as i get my OBD reader.

After finding this forum and checking the link posted above http://www.bimmercodeapp.com/cars/g30/ i can see that a bunch of the conding options that i want to do to may car has a restriction "This coding option requires an “UniCarScan” or “OBDLink” OBD adapter."

My question now being a complete neewbie to this is does the Vgate pro count as a OBDLink? Or is that another reader so if i wanna do these options i have to buy another one?
I understand i maybe should have done this research before i made my purchase, but i guess if i cant use it fully i will have to take my loss and buy another one that can do what i want to do.

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      04-01-2019, 05:58 AM   #29
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So i randomly came over a youtube video of someone showing bimmercode to code some pretty cool stuff to their BMW.
I got me new Car just about 3 weeks ago and decided to buy the Vgate iCar Pro that they were using in the video, and have the intention to buy the app as soon as i get my OBD reader.

After finding this forum and checking the link posted above http://www.bimmercodeapp.com/cars/g30/ i can see that a bunch of the conding options that i want to do to may car has a restriction "This coding option requires an "UniCarScan" or "OBDLink" OBD adapter."

My question now being a complete neewbie to this is does the Vgate pro count as a OBDLink? Or is that another reader so if i wanna do these options i have to buy another one?
I understand i maybe should have done this research before i made my purchase, but i guess if i cant use it fully i will have to take my loss and buy another one that can do what i want to do.

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Looks like the Vgate is on their supported device list but not for the G30. You're probably out of luck.
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Looks like the Vgate is on their supported device list but not for the G30. You're probably out of luck.
Some clarification: The Vgate does work with the G30, it does not however now code all of the newer available options for the G30 available to be coded. The list on the website details which require the OBDLink. The Vgate can still code many popular items, but to code for the current full list, the newer unit is required.
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Some clarification: The Vgate does work with the G30, it does not however now code all of the newer available options for the G30 available to be coded. The list on the website details which require the OBDLink. The Vgate can still code many popular items, but to code for the current full list, the newer unit is required.

Well that was what i was afraid of, so i guess i have to buy one of the newer ones then!
Wich one would you guys recommend? The OBDLink MX+ or UniCarScan UCSI-2000?
As i said comlpete neewbie to all of this so will appreciate all the advice i can get
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Well that was what i was afraid of, so i guess i have to buy one of the newer ones then!
Wich one would you guys recommend? The OBDLink MX+ or UniCarScan UCSI-2000?
If you are sure what you want to code is not able to be done with the current adaptor, you can by the unicarscan here:

https://www.scantool-direct.co.uk/un...d-windows.html
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Well that was what i was afraid of, so i guess i have to buy one of the newer ones then!
Wich one would you guys recommend? The OBDLink MX+ or UniCarScan UCSI-2000?
If you are sure what you want to code is not able to be done with the current adaptor, you can by the unicarscan here:

https://www.scantool-direct.co.uk/un...d-windows.html
That's where I got mine. It was about $75 including shipping and it arrived in less than a week
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Well that was what i was afraid of, so i guess i have to buy one of the newer ones then!
Wich one would you guys recommend? The OBDLink MX+ or UniCarScan UCSI-2000?
If you are sure what you want to code is not able to be done with the current adaptor, you can by the unicarscan here:

https://www.scantool-direct.co.uk/un...d-windows.html
That's where I got mine. It was about $75 including shipping and it arrived in less than a week
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NGHB

I've really been enjoying the NGHB. And, you are right, on the G30 it's even better than on 2014 535d. So, I'm looking at M5's, have you been coding the F90's? I assume it's about the same as coding the G30's?
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I've really been enjoying the NGHB. And, you are right, on the G30 it's even better than on 2014 535d. So, I'm looking at M5's, have you been coding the F90's? I assume it's about the same as coding the G30's?
Yes, same as coding G30.
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      04-11-2019, 02:14 AM   #37
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Could anyone advise what needs to be coded to enable Enhanced Bluetooth (allowing second phone to make/receive calls). I've coded the 2nd_Phone option but still doesn't work.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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