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      10-29-2020, 08:33 AM   #1
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
Kinda jealous they brought back the 5 clicks in the 2021 module. It doesn't exist in the 2017 — only option is 3.
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
Did lane change work to 5? When I coded it with BimmerCode on my 2021 5 it still does 3.

Could you figure out how to do the Euro speed limit?
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
Did lane change work to 5? When I coded it with BimmerCode on my 2021 5 it still does 3.

Could you figure out how to do the Euro speed limit?
Sorry, didn't see anything in Bimmercode about Euro speed limit....haven't had the guts to chheck out the professional part though.
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      10-30-2020, 07:05 AM   #5
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That is funny. That is how I am, afraid to try expert thinking I will ruin something.

The system went haywire when I tried coding seatbelt warning to off and though I really screwed it up, but luckily the backup was successful. Not sure why that happened.

Now kind of afraid to try anything else.
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That is funny. That is how I am, afraid to try expert thinking I will ruin something.

The system went haywire when I tried coding seatbelt warning to off and though I really screwed it up, but luckily the backup was successful. Not sure why that happened.

Now kind of afraid to try anything else.
Always recommend taking backups of all modules before coding.

Some modules will react unusually when coding features. Kombi for example. Sometimes you'll see driver assist errors and other vehicle errors or CEL. Usually turning the car off for a few minutes clears those faults.

What does lane change to 5 mean? Not familiar with that coding option. Is this a built in coding option in Bimmercode? I've always used esys.
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Always recommend taking backups of all modules before coding.

Some modules will react unusually when coding features. Kombi for example. Sometimes you'll see driver assist errors and other vehicle errors or CEL. Usually turning the car off for a few minutes clears those faults.

What does lane change to 5 mean? Not familiar with that coding option. Is this a built in coding option in Bimmercode? I've always used esys.
Thanks - definitely smart advice.

When you make a lane change the one click will turn the signal on for 5 blinks instead of 3. I can’t get it to work though.
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
did you try VIM? i did and its not working for me
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
did you try VIM? i did and its not working for me
No, I didn't. I had it in my 650 and never used it.
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Always recommend taking backups of all modules before coding.

Some modules will react unusually when coding features. Kombi for example. Sometimes you'll see driver assist errors and other vehicle errors or CEL. Usually turning the car off for a few minutes clears those faults.

What does lane change to 5 mean? Not familiar with that coding option. Is this a built in coding option in Bimmercode? I've always used esys.
Thanks - definitely smart advice.

When you make a lane change the one click will turn the signal on for 5 blinks instead of 3. I can’t get it to work though.
The lane change 5 vs 3 is in the regular iDrive software menu for 2021 models. It only works in some situations that I haven't figured out yet.
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Always recommend taking backups of all modules before coding.

Some modules will react unusually when coding features. Kombi for example. Sometimes you'll see driver assist errors and other vehicle errors or CEL. Usually turning the car off for a few minutes clears those faults.

What does lane change to 5 mean? Not familiar with that coding option. Is this a built in coding option in Bimmercode? I've always used esys.
Thanks - definitely smart advice.

When you make a lane change the one click will turn the signal on for 5 blinks instead of 3. I can’t get it to work though.
Ah ha. I've seen this changed in F series cars. Prior to BMW masking all the values.
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The lane change 5 vs 3 is in the regular iDrive software menu for 2021 models. It only works in some situations that I haven't figured out yet.
it's in idrive 6 too (so prior to 2021 models) assuming idrive 6 has been updated

EDIT: i'm wrong - it's not there in idrive 6 though i could swear i've seen it there before

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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
What dongle works with bimmer code now ? I want to code/disable ASS. I have bimmer code app and link dongle but not sure if its going to work with g30. I used it on f15 and f30.
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
What dongle works with bimmer code now ? I want to code/disable ASS. I have bimmer code app and link dongle but not sure if its going to work with g30. I used it on f15 and f30.
I used obdlink cx (30 bucks) worked fine
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For all you new G30 0wners, I just "Bimmercoded" my 2021 M550 and found the process very satisfying and easy to do. I went into 4 different modules to code ASS memory on, warnings off, "M" startup display, and lane change to 5. Feeling confident to do some more. Used OBDLink MS+, and the app of course.
What dongle works with bimmer code now ? I want to code/disable ASS. I have bimmer code app and link dongle but not sure if its going to work with g30. I used it on f15 and f30.
I used obdlink cx (30 bucks) worked fine
Just do a check for updates in bimmer code settings. Now you can code colours for ambient lighting and 5 turn signal without using expert mode.
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Coding lane change blinker from 3 to 5

Coding this with Bimmercode just gives the option in iDrive. You have to go to settings and select 5 blinks instead of 3.
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What dongle works with bimmer code now ? I want to code/disable ASS. I have bimmer code app and link dongle but not sure if its going to work with g30. I used it on f15 and f30.
It works I've coded mine.
I've used Enet Cable and RJ45 to lighting with iphone.
Usually wired connections are faster and safer than bluetooth.
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If only Bimmercode can work on anti-dazzle and VLD and make it part of the normal menu. They could charge more as there would be very little need to hire a remote coder.
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So if I undertstand it correctly, bimmercode will let you modify existing settings - but if you need to upgrade istep/idrive, that is a completely different animal?
I'm saying that as I'm thinking the code/firmware image has to be obtained from somewhere.
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So if I undertstand it correctly, bimmercode will let you modify existing settings - but if you need to upgrade istep/idrive, that is a completely different animal?
I'm saying that as I'm thinking the code/firmware image has to be obtained from somewhere.
Upgrading iDrive or your iStep is different. You need to go to the dealership or find someone willing to update iDrive. I've read that you really shouldn't do that unless you have a really, really good reason to though.
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