Coding Systems

[jay.nana777]

so... its time to get down to business I thought

I've searched through the various coding options, and here's what I've found so far:

1. bcables
2. Carly
3. BimmerCode

which one do I go for.. in terms of features / new feature releases, reliability, etc?

thx

j

[MARKPRIOR]

depending on how confident you are with IT i would go the way i went

free VM with esys (remove spaces from the web address)
http://www.b m w coding.online/software-downloads/esys/

Enet cable

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ENET-...ing-F-series-2

VMWare

https://www.vmware.com/uk/products/w...valuation.html

VMware Key
https://www.scribd.com/document/3631...Serial-Key-txt

the mobile apps are nice an user friendly but can be limiting. Option 1 on your list looks good but not seen it before

[jay.nana777]

thx, I'm 'reasonably ok' with IT but that's probably over the top

I had NCS Expert and the whole package deployed on VM Ware the last time I had a BMW - an X5.

reluctant to get that technical this time, guess with no real hands-on tech exposure getting a bit rusty

hence the suggested few simpler options .. bcables looks cool, so does Carley

can anyone suggest any pros and cons between Carley and BimmerCode at all?

j

[Giggs11]

I got BimmerCode it dose work all depends how far you wanted to go but is cheap and dose the job

[DE4NO]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

depending on how confident you are with IT i would go the way i went

free VM with esys (remove spaces from the web address)
http://www.b m w coding.online/software-downloads/esys/

Enet cable

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ENET-...ing-F-series-2

VMWare

https://www.vmware.com/uk/products/w...valuation.html

VMware Key
https://www.scribd.com/document/3631...Serial-Key-txt

the mobile apps are nice an user friendly but can be limiting. Option 1 on your list looks good but not seen it before

Cheers for the links Mark. I was going to have a crack at esys but the vmWare keys are invalid.

@jay.nana777 I have Carly and it's very easy to code using the app for changing config on lights, warnings, idrive etc.

[MARKPRIOR]

You can use for 14 days without the key

Theres tons dotted around

[thedza]

+1 for bimmercode. super easy and coded everything I was looking for

[jay.nana777]

found this.. and this and this.. and this!

[jay.nana777]

hi all, what's the ODB adaptor you use for BimmerCode (iPhone)?

iCarPro seems cheap and regional.

Veepeak is also cheap but it's a US device, unsure if its fully compatible with UK cars?

[mberbic]

I use Bimmercode on mine and it works pretty well for majority of what I wanted... Keep in mind that you have to have a stable connection, if for whatever reason your phone/device loses wifi or bluetooth connection you're in for some problems...

Buddy of mine tried to use it with his 330i and the wifi dropped from the Vgate because his phone wasn't in airplane mode and his iDrive turned black. Had to go to the dealer and get them to reset the module.

[jay.nana777]

What’s the dongle you use pls for BimmerCode?

[mberbic]

Originally Posted by jay.nana777

What’s the dongle you use pls for BimmerCode?

I use the VGate

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[jay.nana777]

I now have BimmerCode running, having paid the subs, etc. checked with dongle in the car, all good.

for a start, tried to code the the auto start-stop to stay off by default, which didn't work, which now worries me.

here are few key things I'd like to get done to start with, can anyone help with these pls, where to find them, etc:
1. Enable brake auto-hold on by default
2. Automatic hand-brake apply and release
3. Fold the mirrors when the car is locked
4. Close the windows when the lock button on remote is held down
5. Reduce seat-heating over time and eventually switch-off

[jay.nana777]

anyone able to help please, other things I wanted were:

6. Enhance the HUD with indicators, telephone numbers, entertainment/radio station list, etc.
7. Open/Close the roof with remote

[FBMWWINS]

Please find attached (PDFs) a couple of "cheatsheets". They are based on F10 model but as many will know many of these coding functions/options are shared with the 6 series and thus should work. Please check them as some if not all options you mentioned above should be in there.
Another good source is the other forums here (F10.5post, F30BimmerPost) where you will find quite some coding "specialists" to whom you may also direct your queries.
Hope this helps.

[jay.nana777]

Thanks, I've tried to see how any of these can be mapped onto the BimmerCode interface.

unfortunately I don't see a correlation.

What it the coding software recommended for these pls?

thx

[FBMWWINS]

Indeed but as we mentioned several coding systems here, including E-SYS I thought they could still be of use or reference in general and in case you or other ever decide to give it a try. Also it is useful to see what is possible since systems like Carly are limited and do not allow to modify certain parameters/functions.

E-SYS is the software I use and for which those reference cheatingsheets are useful. That works together with the ENET cable.
MARKPRIOR in post nr. 2 explained that very well along with the links posted.

[jay.nana777]

OK. BimmerCode returned, VeePeak BLE dongle returned.

start again!

[FBMWWINS]

Our forum colleagues at F30Bimmerpost have posted a great guide which has helped a lot of people:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=696777

I learned myself from scratch - takes some time but it's not hard. Time and patience are needed of course if you have never done it before. Don't be fooled by the date of those posts all information is there and reading the thread in general provides a solid learning base.

[awsomebmw]

I'm sure its been asked before, but does coding invalidate warranty, im only asking as mine is still under a 3 year warranty

[FBMWWINS]

I guess it depends what you code and modify.... but my experience is BMW will not check what you have configured or changed regarding parameters and configuration files. As long as you do not alter the car's ECU module software but stick to simple FDL Coding there is not much damage you can do. Its "safe" if you know what you are doing of course. If the dealership discovered something was altered and you brought the car in with engine issues, which are independant of some coding parameters one may have altered, they could still react negatively to it - if they realise it of course.
Again I have not been in that situation where a warranty has been denied because of this. I have taken my previous BMWs (FDL coded) to BMW dealers for little issues here and there and it was never noticed or mentioned.

You can find a good discussion here:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1243824

[jay.nana777]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

depending on how confident you are with IT i would go the way i went

free VM with esys (remove spaces from the web address)
http://www.b m w coding.online/software-downloads/esys/

Enet cable

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ENET-...ing-F-series-2

VMWare

https://www.vmware.com/uk/products/w...valuation.html

VMware Key
https://www.scribd.com/document/3631...Serial-Key-txt

the mobile apps are nice an user friendly but can be limiting. Option 1 on your list looks good but not seen it before

I've decided to go down the E-SYS path. I have bought a cable, now I need the software. The link above opens, but the link within it to download the E-SYS software is no longer working.

can I have help with where I can download the software from please.

thx