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      05-17-2018, 01:52 AM   #133
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Quick question chaps, I've coded the Alpina display without any issues... does anyone know how to change the max speed to be more diesel like? ie.. a top speed of 210mph is bit optimistic :-P
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      05-17-2018, 08:31 AM   #134
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I don't think that will be possible.
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Quick question chaps, I've coded the Alpina display without any issues... does anyone know how to change the max speed to be more diesel like? ie.. a top speed of 210mph is bit optimistic :-P
Yeah, it's a shame that only a third or so of the speedo is now relevant... good thing there is a digital speed readout in the middle!
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      05-18-2018, 10:12 AM   #136
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Code was active and nothing changed on display, Gave me more errors than did any good it seems. Time/date error log, passenger restraint error. undid the code. back to normal.


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      05-18-2018, 10:32 AM   #137
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Code was active and nothing changed on display, Gave me more errors than did any good it seems. Time/date error log, passenger restraint error. undid the code. back to normal.


Strange.

Are you sure you only changes Alpina to aktiv in the DKOMBI?


Why not give it another try?
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Strange.

Are you sure you only changes Alpina to aktiv in the DKOMBI?


Why not give it another try?

Yes, twice. same result. No clue? is OEM dashboard.
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      05-18-2018, 04:18 PM   #139
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Yes, twice. same result. No clue? is OEM dashboard.
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You have the 6WA partial digital instrument cluster. I think the Alpina coding only works for cars with the 6WB full digital instrumental cluster (as all Alpinas come with 6WB standard).
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You have the 6WA partial digital instrument cluster. I think the Alpina coding only works for cars with the 6WB full digital instrumental cluster (as all Alpinas come with 6WB standard).
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      05-18-2018, 07:03 PM   #141
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You have the 6WA partial digital instrument cluster. I think the Alpina coding only works for cars with the 6WB full digital instrumental cluster (as all Alpinas come with 6WB standard).
Thank you. so what that means there is no code for digital speed?
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      05-20-2018, 12:56 PM   #142
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Off topic to this but.. can bimmercode be used to enable VLD?
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Off topic to this but.. can bimmercode be used to enable VLD?
If you knew parameters to change, yes, as long as BDC can be used with expert mode.
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Is this possible on a 2018 F30 with 6WB cluster?
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      08-24-2018, 07:15 AM   #145
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If you knew parameters to change, yes, as long as BDC can be used with expert mode.
What is VLD? Is it possible to activate with Bimmercode?

Is it also possible to enable CarPlay and Screen Mirroring with Bimmercode??
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What is VLD? Is it possible to activate with Bimmercode?

Is it also possible to enable CarPlay and Screen Mirroring with Bimmercode??
Variable light distribution. Only needed to enable on North American Cars.

Screen mirroring, yes. Carplay requires coding and FSC code.
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Is this possible on a 2018 F30 with 6WB cluster?
Can anybody confirm?
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      10-09-2018, 12:54 AM   #148
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Code was active and nothing changed on display, Gave me more errors than did any good it seems. Time/date error log, passenger restraint error. undid the code. back to normal.


Anytime you code instrument cluster, you should expect to reset clock and temperature reads high for short period. Other errors are likely due to lack of hardware.

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Can anybody confirm?
Confirm what? If you mean code Alpina cluster, these are the vehicles with shared hardware:
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      10-09-2018, 02:01 AM   #149
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Code was active and nothing changed on display, Gave me more errors than did any good it seems. Time/date error log, passenger restraint error. undid the code. back to normal.


Anytime you code instrument cluster, you should expect to reset clock and temperature reads high for short period. Other errors are likely due to lack of hardware.

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Can anybody confirm?
Confirm what? If you mean code Alpina cluster, these are the vehicles with shared hardware:
Ok so Alpina display will not work on a F30 with 6WB cluster. Thanks
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      10-10-2018, 10:19 PM   #150
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Ok so Alpina display will not work on a F30 with 6WB cluster. Thanks
Correct.
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      10-11-2018, 05:52 AM   #151
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try bimmercode. its very easy. Download the app, follow the link for the DLC bluetooth connector. and you get free updates. i think in all it cost me 60$
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Have any of you with this change visited a dealer and if so , did they say anything?
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      10-11-2018, 07:26 AM   #153
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try bimmercode. its very easy. Download the app, follow the link for the DLC bluetooth connector. and you get free updates. i think in all it cost me 60$
Buyers should be aware however, that it currently has a pretty limited set of options for the G30. Alpina display in not one of them.
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      10-11-2018, 10:47 AM   #154
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Buyers should be aware however, that it currently has a pretty limited set of options for the G30. Alpina display in not one of them.
The latest Bimmercode actually has Alpina for the G30 in basic mode including changing the dash logo from a number of Alpina/BMW models. The Alpina logos look great against the blue background. I coded it yesterday.. I just need a Dinan S1 tune and I'll at least have similar performance as a real Alpina B5 Biturbo.

Some of the options aren't updated on the website, but do show up on the app. The only downside is some of the coding options show "Unknown Value," which means reverting would require a restore from a backup.

I used to code with an ENET cable and a spare laptop loaded with the entire software package and launcher. But that was back in 2014 with my F30 and after coding everything I wanted, I haven't touched it since and don't even remember how to set it all up again. I have to admit Bimmercode is very very easy although limited in scope for the newer cars.
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