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      06-18-2017, 05:21 AM   #1
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G30 5 Series Active Sound

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Does the BMW 530i have active sound module where it plays engine noise through the cars speakers. If so, can this be coded?

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      06-18-2017, 01:51 PM   #2
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I want this gone as well, who needs V8 sounds when the engine is already V8?
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      06-18-2017, 04:53 PM   #3
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It cannot be adjusted (ie different configuration), but can be turned off.
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      06-27-2017, 11:31 PM   #4
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It cannot be adjusted (ie different configuration), but can be turned off.
Could you please tell how do you turn it off.Thank you
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Could you please tell how do you turn it off.Thank you
Either coding any other configuration (eg, F20) or unplugging module.
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      06-28-2017, 06:54 AM   #6
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Could you please tell how do you turn it off.Thank you
On my 550i I only get engine sound through the speakers when in "Sport" mode and I find it ok, not too intrusive.

On the other hand I can understand people's objection to this slight fakery. But I do enjoy the subtlety of this particular V8's growl.

How to turn it off? Not sure, but does turning the music up blot it out or increase it......?
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      06-28-2017, 09:32 AM   #7
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Active Sound is dumb.

You can turn it off with coding, or with apps like http://bimmercodeapp.com or http://www.bimmerlink.com

I also have my exhaust flaps permanently open (on M550), which makes the car sound much better.
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Either coding any other configuration (eg, F20) or unplugging module.
Any idea where it is located.Thanks
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      06-28-2017, 11:11 PM   #9
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Any idea where it is located.Thanks
Pg. 37 of G30 Voltage Supply and Bus Systems Training doc.
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Active Sound is dumb.

You can turn it off with coding, or with apps like http://bimmercodeapp.com or http://www.bimmerlink.com

I also have my exhaust flaps permanently open (on M550), which makes the car sound much better.
Where in the car do you plug the 'OBD adapter -A Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD adapter'

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Where in the car do you plug the 'OBD adapter -A Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD adapter'

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OBDII port in driver's footwell space (superior lateral ceiling).

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ENET for E-sys or Vgate for Bimmercode. Allegedly more functions will be supported for G-series, but I heard Bimmercode is currently limited to HU_NBT2. Bimmerlink, which reads & clears faults as well as can control ASD/exhaust flap, is separate paid app.
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OBDII port in driver's footwell space (superior lateral ceiling).

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ENET for E-sys or Vgate for Bimmercode. Allegedly more functions will be supported for G-series, but I heard Bimmercode is currently limited to HU_NBT2. Bimmerlink, which reads & clears faults as well as can control ASD/exhaust flap, is separate paid app.
Thanks I found it.

Do I need Bimmerlink as well?
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Thanks I found it.

Do I need Bimmerlink as well?
I have not used neither; I am just reporting what I have read on forums.

Which app you need sort of depends on plan. I am told that only head-unit (ie HU_NBT2) coding is supported on G012/G030 right now in Bimmercode. And, ASD is separate module. So, not sure if Bimmerlink supports ASD, but it may as it is not a new ECU (same one used in M4).

I think you can download for free, but must then purchase to actually code. So, you may be able to download and see what is supported. I do not own any apple products, so hopefully someone else can chime in with further details.
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Pg. 37 of G30 Voltage Supply and Bus Systems Training doc.
I have no access to that,is it in the trunk like the M4?Thanks
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I have no access to that,is it in the trunk like the M4?Thanks
G30 5 Series Technical Training documents


Yes, trunk.
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Anybody tried their car without Active sound?Thanks
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Anybody tried their car without Active sound?Thanks
Not mine, but others. I prefer off.
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@Almaretto , is ASD standard or option on the G30?
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@Almaretto , is ASD standard or option on the G30?
Neither (sort of). Much like the F010, only certain G030's come with ASD.

You will not find it in the 540i(x) and I have yet to see it in any US 530i(x). It comes in the M550 and some diesels.

As an aside, I have also seen it in the G12 750dX, but not 750iL.
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@Almaretto , is ASD standard or option on the G30?
Neither (sort of). Much like the F010, only certain G030's come with ASD.

You will not find it in the 540i(x) and I have yet to see it in any US 530i(x). It comes in the M550 and some diesels.

As an aside, I have also seen it in the G12 750dX, but not 750iL.
That's good.
For a second I thought it came standard and I was about to rip it out from mine.
I only heard it in an i8, so I don't know how it sounds in a regular car.
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That's good.
For a second I thought it came standard and I was about to rip it out from mine.
I only heard it in an i8, so I don't know how it sounds in a regular car.
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