BimmerCode + iDrive 8 || Confirmed Working

Pentland · 10-12-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TJZ67201

Hazard lights turn on with emergency braking.

Standard (and sometimes annoying) on UK models.

Sonic RR · 10-12-2023, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jayritchie

I’ve had my share of WiFi adapters but by far the fastest and most reliable is a OBD to USB-C adapter!

I’ve never entered diagnostic mode before coding. What is the purpose of that?

ASS is permenantly disabled for me - I’ve never had an issue with it through all ID8 software updates. Not sure why my car is an exception while others are stuck with it. I code ASS disabled + ASS memory.

Through BimmerCode? Where did you get a wired connection from?

Sonic

jayritchie · 10-13-2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonic RR

Through BimmerCode? Where did you get a wired connection from?

Sonic

Can grab them anywhere! A lot are OBD to Ethernet, then adapt from Ethernet to USB C or Lightning. Significantly faster to code than WiFi or Bluetooth.

Sonic RR · 10-13-2023, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jayritchie

Can grab them anywhere! A lot are OBD to Ethernet, then adapt from Ethernet to USB C or Lightning. Significantly faster to code than WiFi or Bluetooth.

Amazon has them and the are less expensive. Why does anyone use the wireless one?

Sonic

spielzeug · 10-13-2023, 10:48 AM

Worth noting that Bimmercode's anti-dazzle decoding is more of a half-measure. It'll give you the main feature with the BDC options flipped, but doesn't toggle everything necessary in KAFAS or FLM. The high-beam assistant/FLA uses the same camera processing system, controlled by the KAFAS unit, as lane-departure warnings, etc., so conceivably this could affect the actual anti-dazzle capabilities.

Drhoyle · 10-13-2023, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonic RR

Amazon has them and the are less expensive. Why does anyone use the wireless one?

Sonic

Could you share a link??

if1960 · 10-13-2023, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Drhoyle

Could you share a link??

https://www.amazon.com.au/Ethernet-I...e%2C277&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com.au/Certified-...sr=1-4-catcorr

TJZ67201 · 10-13-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by spielzeug

Worth noting that Bimmercode's anti-dazzle decoding is more of a half-measure. It'll give you the main feature with the BDC options flipped, but doesn't toggle everything necessary in KAFAS or FLM. The high-beam assistant/FLA uses the same camera processing system, controlled by the KAFAS unit, as lane-departure warnings, etc., so conceivably this could affect the actual anti-dazzle capabilities.

This is true. I’m currently researching E-Sys and BimmerUtility and might try to give that a go. That should fully enable the option. Will probably make a separate post about that once I can provide some valuable feedback

cannockwolf · 10-14-2023, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueLEDz

The anti dizzel headlights is amazing. I often wonder what it looks like from the prospective of the car in front of me.

doesnt it do that without coding? i thought that was what the auto headlights did?

Edit: just read post above, if it's possible why wasnt it enabled as standard?

Pentland · 10-14-2023, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cannockwolf

doesnt it do that without coding? i thought that was what the auto headlights did?

Edit: just read post above, if it's possible why wasnt it enabled as standard?

Standard feature in the UK.

cannockwolf · 10-14-2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pentland

Standard feature in the UK.

Ok makes sense now 👍🏼

BlueLEDz · 10-14-2023, 06:13 PM

Yeah USA doesn’t get the cool stuff

Pentland · 10-14-2023, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLEDz

Yeah USA doesn’t get the cool stuff

To be fair, USA don’t pay for the cool stuff either.

BlueLEDz · 10-14-2023, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pentland

To be fair, USA don’t pay for the cool stuff either.

True. But we would if it was an option.

jayritchie · 10-15-2023, 06:49 PM

Just updated to iDrive version 07/2023.53 with the cluster font changes. Noticed the dials change to sport mode when using sprint mode now, and the tacho in the HUD rotates based on steering input.

I re-coded all bimmercode settings. ASS is still fully disabled for me.

I noticed a change when coding this time around for Active Sound Design - You can customize the sounds it makes? I like ASD but hate the fake burbles so turned that off and it sounds great! Not sure if this was always there, or added with a Bimmercode update at some point.

Sonic RR · 10-16-2023, 06:19 AM

Does the American market G42 have full matrix style LED? The photos above seem to indicate that but I'm still unclear.... I've seen Teslas spell out words with their matrix/dot matrix. Ours can do the full shut down sections of the light with cars passing through the beam?

Sonic

VegasG42 · 10-16-2023, 11:12 AM

Not to hijack the thread, but does anyone have any videos or other links that can give the basic explanation of what BimmerCode is and how it works ?

Is BimmerCode a third party system , or is it actually from BMW ?

Is it all through the car's OBD port and a laptop / phone ?

Is there an App / website ?

I understand the basics of what it is - making non-detrimental changes to the cars operating system .

TJZ67201 · 10-16-2023, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasG42

Not to hijack the thread, but does anyone have any videos or other links that can give the basic explanation of what BimmerCode is and how it works ?

Is BimmerCode a third party system , or is it actually from BMW ?

Is it all through the car's OBD port and a laptop / phone ?

Is there an App / website ?

I understand the basics of what it is - making non-detrimental changes to the cars operating system .

Check YouTube my man.. there are hundred of videos out there. Look for videos on the G20 3-series as that is the closest to our cars

VegasG42 · 10-16-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TJZ67201

Check YouTube my man.. there are hundred of videos out there. Look for videos on the G20 3-series as that is the closest to our cars

Perfect , thank you

TJZ67201 · 10-16-2023, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasG42

Perfect , thank you

It is an app - not afflicted with BMW. All the code has been already put in place by BMW, the BimmerCode app just allows you to enable/disable certain features that were not previously enabled.

That being said, you are not technically “coding”, just flipping switches so you can’t truly break anything. You can risk bricking the ECUs if there is a power interruption when coding. That would require a tow to the dealer I believe so just ensure the battery doesn’t run out

VegasG42 · 10-16-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TJZ67201

It is an app - not afflicted with BMW. All the code has been already put in place by BMW, the BimmerCode app just allows you to enable/disable certain features that were not previously enabled.

That being said, you are not technically “coding”, just flipping switches so you can’t truly break anything. You can risk bricking the ECUs if there is a power interruption when coding. That would require a tow to the dealer I believe so just ensure the battery doesn’t run out

That's pretty much what I gathered . It's more like access to the master list of settings beyond what you could access through your cars infotainment screens.

Just one more question - can you use a laptop , or does it have to be through a phone ?

TJZ67201 · 10-16-2023, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasG42

That's pretty much what I gathered . It's more like access to the master list of settings beyond what you could access through your cars infotainment screens.

Just one more question - can you use a laptop , or does it have to be through a phone ?

Looks like BimmerCode supports Mac and Windows. Just know that licenses don’t transfer between platforms ie: iOS/Android/Windows. You’ll want to pick one and stick with it

10-13-2023, 10:48 AM	#27
spielzeug Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i xDrive Join Date: May 2023 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (0)	Worth noting that Bimmercode's anti-dazzle decoding is more of a half-measure. It'll give you the main feature with the BDC options flipped, but doesn't toggle everything necessary in KAFAS or FLM. The high-beam assistant/FLA uses the same camera processing system, controlled by the KAFAS unit, as lane-departure warnings, etc., so conceivably this could affect the actual anti-dazzle capabilities.
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BlueLEDz Private First Class 153 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 230i Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Yeah USA doesn’t get the cool stuff
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jayritchie Private 71 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2023 M240 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Just updated to iDrive version 07/2023.53 with the cluster font changes. Noticed the dials change to sport mode when using sprint mode now, and the tacho in the HUD rotates based on steering input. I re-coded all bimmercode settings. ASS is still fully disabled for me. I noticed a change when coding this time around for Active Sound Design - You can customize the sounds it makes? I like ASD but hate the fake burbles so turned that off and it sounds great! Not sure if this was always there, or added with a Bimmercode update at some point. Attached Images
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Sonic RR I drink and I pretend to know things. 119 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 320I XDRIVE BASE TRASH Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oh-town iTrader: (0)	Does the American market G42 have full matrix style LED? The photos above seem to indicate that but I'm still unclear.... I've seen Teslas spell out words with their matrix/dot matrix. Ours can do the full shut down sections of the light with cars passing through the beam? Sonic
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10-16-2023, 11:12 AM	#39
VegasG42 Captain 374 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Not to hijack the thread, but does anyone have any videos or other links that can give the basic explanation of what BimmerCode is and how it works ? Is BimmerCode a third party system , or is it actually from BMW ? Is it all through the car's OBD port and a laptop / phone ? Is there an App / website ? I understand the basics of what it is - making non-detrimental changes to the cars operating system .
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