Bimmercode Headunit

Ryanmench · 10-01-2022, 11:58 AM

Hello,

I am new to coding my 2017 BMW 530i and for some reason when I’m trying to get into the Headunit tab, it’s not allowing me.

I am from Toronto, Canada.

Can someone please help? I’m looking to do a few things, like making Apple Car Play full screen.

Any help is very much appreciated.

Thank you

prime300 · 10-01-2022, 09:03 PM

Same! Im trying to activate the B&W audio setting and i cant get into the HU module

Edit: i was able to get into the module before..but after i had the fullscreen Apple CarPlay, im
Not able to enter anymore

LuvMyE92 · 10-02-2022, 10:05 AM

I had a similar issue on my G12, and it was because the BT ODB reader that I use was not supported by Bimmercode for some functions.

So you may want to start there.

r1cero · 10-02-2022, 10:30 AM

Yeah if you bought cheaper adapters from aliexpress that tends to happen.

Ryanmench · 10-06-2022, 08:02 AM

Thanks, I will try a new adapter. I was using Vgate OBD2 Vlinker. So maybe it was that because it was cheaper.

ezaircon4jc · 10-06-2022, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanmench

Thanks, I will try a new adapter. I was using Vgate OBD2 Vlinker. So maybe it was that because it was cheaper.

This one? That is the one I use.

Ryanmench · 10-07-2022, 10:20 PM

I tried a new adapter. OBDLinkCX, I still can’t get into the Headunit tab.

Basically I just want to make CarPlay full screen lol.

Not sure what it is. Do I have to update software? Does it have to do something with my Apple CarPlay? Every video tutorial I watch, everyone gets into the Headunit tab easily in Bimmercode.

Ryanmench · 10-07-2022, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

This one? That is the one I use.

Yes, that’s the one I’ve been using. No issues but thought maybe it was the reason I couldn’t get into the Headunit tab but it wasn’t the adapter

540iSUP · 10-10-2022, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prime300

Same! Im trying to activate the B&W audio setting and i cant get into the HU module

Edit: i was able to get into the module before..but after i had the fullscreen Apple CarPlay, im
Not able to enter anymore

This is the same thing that has happened to me. I purchased an Android device and the Protool app. E-sys does something to the HU when enabling full screen carplay that won't let Bimmercode in.

540iSUP · 10-10-2022, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanmench

I tried a new adapter. OBDLinkCX, I still can’t get into the Headunit tab.

Basically I just want to make CarPlay full screen lol.

Not sure what it is. Do I have to update software? Does it have to do something with my Apple CarPlay? Every video tutorial I watch, everyone gets into the Headunit tab easily in Bimmercode.

If you have a 2017 like me then you cannot enable full screen carplay without remote coding. You need to update NBT to the newest version before you can enable full screen.

540iSUP · 10-10-2022, 04:21 AM

This OBD adaptor is what I now use and it's never let me down. MHD has a new OBD adapter as well that has good reviews.

Kies Adaptor

MHD Adaptor

Ryanmench · 10-10-2022, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

If you have a 2017 like me then you cannot enable full screen carplay without remote coding. You need to update NBT to the newest version before you can enable full screen.

What is the NBT? If I update that, then it will allow
Me for full screen CarPlay ?

spiciercheez · 10-11-2022, 10:52 AM

What are you seeing when you try to go into the HU tab? Is it an error message or what is happening exactly?

Ryanmench · 10-11-2022, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiciercheez

What are you seeing when you try to go into the HU tab? Is it an error message or what is happening exactly?

It says ‘Error while reading coding data’

spiciercheez · 10-11-2022, 12:32 PM

When you get that message, try going to the bottom and click activation codes. I had an issue where some activation codes showed 'rejected' and I believe it would not let me code anything in the HU because of that. Might be worth checking to see if it's a similar issue.

Ryanmench · 10-11-2022, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiciercheez

When you get that message, try going to the bottom and click activation codes. I had an issue where some activation codes showed 'rejected' and I believe it would not let me code anything in the HU because of that. Might be worth checking to see if it's a similar issue.

I did that, but not many options came up.

540iSUP · 10-11-2022, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanmench

Quote:

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

If you have a 2017 like me then you cannot enable full screen carplay without remote coding. You need to update NBT to the newest version before you can enable full screen.

What is the NBT? If I update that, then it will allow
Me for full screen CarPlay ?

Do a search for "full screen CarPlay ID6". There are multiple threads about the topic that go into detail better than I can explain.

Ryanmench · 10-12-2022, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

Do a search for "full screen CarPlay ID6". There are multiple threads about the topic that go into detail better than I can explain.

I’ll take a look. Thanks

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Ryanmench New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 530i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Bimmercode Headunit Hello, I am new to coding my 2017 BMW 530i and for some reason when I’m trying to get into the Headunit tab, it’s not allowing me. I am from Toronto, Canada. Can someone please help? I’m looking to do a few things, like making Apple Car Play full screen. Any help is very much appreciated. Thank you
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prime300 Paul C 88 Rep 162 Posts Drives: E90 N55 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Same! Im trying to activate the B&W audio setting and i cant get into the HU module Edit: i was able to get into the module before..but after i had the fullscreen Apple CarPlay, im Not able to enter anymore
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3003 Rep 2,745 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	I had a similar issue on my G12, and it was because the BT ODB reader that I use was not supported by Bimmercode for some functions. So you may want to start there. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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r1cero Private First Class 81 Rep 179 Posts Drives: bmw 520d g30 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: south east europe iTrader: (0)	Yeah if you bought cheaper adapters from aliexpress that tends to happen.
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Ryanmench New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 530i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I will try a new adapter. I was using Vgate OBD2 Vlinker. So maybe it was that because it was cheaper.
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Ryanmench New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 530i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I tried a new adapter. OBDLinkCX, I still can’t get into the Headunit tab. Basically I just want to make CarPlay full screen lol. Not sure what it is. Do I have to update software? Does it have to do something with my Apple CarPlay? Every video tutorial I watch, everyone gets into the Headunit tab easily in Bimmercode.
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540iSUP Captain 704 Rep 803 Posts Drives: G30, E36 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	This OBD adaptor is what I now use and it's never let me down. MHD has a new OBD adapter as well that has good reviews. Kies Adaptor MHD Adaptor
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spiciercheez Enlisted Member 36 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '17 540 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 540xi M Sport [0.00]	What are you seeing when you try to go into the HU tab? Is it an error message or what is happening exactly?
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spiciercheez Enlisted Member 36 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '17 540 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 540xi M Sport [0.00]	When you get that message, try going to the bottom and click activation codes. I had an issue where some activation codes showed 'rejected' and I believe it would not let me code anything in the HU because of that. Might be worth checking to see if it's a similar issue.
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