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      07-12-2020, 10:33 AM   #1
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Does a 540i xDRive have Active Sound Design?

Guys does the 540i xdrive have active sound device? I could have sworn I saw it using BimmerCode. But I upgraded my firmware to get the full screen CarPlay Active Sound Design is now missing using BimmerCode. Did I just imagine (used demo) that the 540i has Active Sound? Does the 540 even have Active Sound? Is there a way for me to check for this? Thanks in advance.
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      07-13-2020, 11:29 PM   #2
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Pretty sure all but 530e have ASD?
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I thought the 540i didn't have asd.
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      07-14-2020, 02:11 AM   #4
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I've been getting mixed answers which is why I decided to start a thread and ask.
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Have you tried asking a bmw "genius"?
They might be able to look that up
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According to this site, for a 530 there is ASD:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...ign/1VnYRZO99v

In >2019 builds (at least X3, X5, so maybe >2020 for G30), we switched to the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), which has the ASD module + amp + tuners all in one. It's also the reason there aren't any plug and play amps right now.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...tem/1VncbdteKV

RAM: Receiver audio module
The receiver audio module (RAM) is a control unit and part of the infotainment.

The receiver audio module (RAM) is available in different versions and power levels:
  • Basic version of receiver audio module (RAM)
  • Mid variant of receiver audio module (RAM)
  • High version of receiver audio module (RAM)
Together with the booster, the receiver audio module (RAM) enables the following customer functions in the field of audio, radio and television:

AM, FM, DAB, SDARS tuners (US version)
  • Active Sound Design outside and inside
  • Vehicle Sound Generator for electric vehicles
  • Acoustic signal of turn indicator
  • Staging of interior lighting of Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • Television with possible external card reader
  • Connection for microphones
  • Signal processing for the acoustic signal of the CC message
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According to this site, for a 530 there is ASD:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...ign/1VnYRZO99v

In >2019 builds (at least X3, X5, so maybe >2020 for G30), we switched to the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), which has the ASD module + amp + tuners all in one. It's also the reason there aren't any plug and play amps right now.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...tem/1VncbdteKV

RAM: Receiver audio module
The receiver audio module (RAM) is a control unit and part of the infotainment.

The receiver audio module (RAM) is available in different versions and power levels:
  • Basic version of receiver audio module (RAM)
  • Mid variant of receiver audio module (RAM)
  • High version of receiver audio module (RAM)
Together with the booster, the receiver audio module (RAM) enables the following customer functions in the field of audio, radio and television:

AM, FM, DAB, SDARS tuners (US version)
  • Active Sound Design outside and inside
  • Vehicle Sound Generator for electric vehicles
  • Acoustic signal of turn indicator
  • Staging of interior lighting of Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • Television with possible external card reader
  • Connection for microphones
  • Signal processing for the acoustic signal of the CC message
Just for the 530?
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Just for the 530?
No, 540 has it too. Pretty sure everything has it, minus the 530e (and even then, it may have it, it's just off by code).

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...ign/1VnYRZO99v
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      07-14-2020, 03:08 PM   #9
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Just for the 530?
No, 540 has it too. Pretty sure everything has it, minus the 530e (and even then, it may have it, it's just off by code).

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...ign/1VnYRZO99v
I thought so. Before I upgraded my firmware I could have sworn I saw the ASD module available in BimmerCode. Once I've update my firmware (so that i can get fullscreen CarPlay) I don't see the ASD module anymore using BimmerCode. I reached out to the BimmerCode creator and told me he has never found that module available for my 540i. So I'm super confused. Am I wrong in my thinking that it was there prior to me upgrading? That's why I tried reaching out forum experts about this. I want to find out once and for all if the 540 has it. My friends non m sport 2017 330i has the ASD module when I used my BimmerCode on her car. My 540i is an m sport version and I don't see it.
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Bump. What to make sure once and for all.
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ASD not on 540i

my (2018 -pre LCI) 540iX does not have ASD and I believe no 540iX G30/G31 has even though the bimmerapp does show the option in the list.
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my (2018 -pre LCI) 540iX does not have ASD and I believe no 540iX G30/G31 has even though the bimmerapp does show the option in the list.
That's weird as some 3 series even have them. Wonder why it was left off the 5 series.
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I read somewhere, unconfirmed, that because of the mild hybrid system they removed the ASD. Since the car can move without the engine running or at idle. ASD causes a disconnect with the drivers perception, or something along that line.

I'd like to know for sure as well. I can say, IMO, the 530 is "louder" in the cabin than the 540. But that could be simply due to the 4 cylinder working at higher RPMs and not due to ASD. I also notice than the audio system doesn't lack as much in the 200hz range like the older ASD Harman Kardon systems did.
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I actually don't mind retrofitting ASD on my G30 if it's possible. Lol.
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My 2017 540i did not have ASD.
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I actually don't mind retrofitting ASD on my G30 if it's possible. Lol.
why
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My 2017 540i did not have ASD.
I have a 2017 also and this was my understanding
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My 2017 had some extra sound for sure. After I did MPPSK update it's been disabled.
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I actually don't mind retrofitting ASD on my G30 if it's possible. Lol.
why
Personal preference. Fake sound better than no sound.
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My 2017 had some extra sound for sure. After I did MPPSK update it's been disabled.
Canadian version of a g30 540 has active sound design?
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My 2017 had some extra sound for sure. After I did MPPSK update it's been disabled.
Canadian version of a g30 540 has active sound design?
Not sure really. I know mine showing in bimmercode. After I did MPPSK it disappeared. Dealer told me as part of the update it's been disabled.
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My 2017 had some extra sound for sure. After I did MPPSK update it's been disabled.
Canadian version of a g30 540 has active sound design?
Not sure really. I know mine showing in bimmercode. After I did MPPSK it disappeared. Dealer told me as part of the update it's been disabled.
Wow. It never showed up in my at all. This is how I figured the 540 doesn't have active sound design. At least for the North American version that is.
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