[Bmw240xi18]

I've looked to see if the question/answer has been mentioned and couldn't find anything.

I'm getting a 2018 m240 and wanted to know if there is a preference towards one of the two options and why.

Feedback is greatly appreciated.

[mikeyymonster]

Originally Posted by Bmw240xi18

I've looked to see if the question/answer has been mentioned and couldn't find anything.

I'm getting a 2018 m240 and wanted to know if there is a preference towards one of the two options and why.

Feedback is greatly appreciated.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1202389

Coding may cause a hiss. Seems like it's inconsistent though. I would code first so you can code other items as well and if you get the hiss then buy the harness.

[ctemkin]

I have a 2018 240i. I coded out the ASD and do not hear any hiss.

[Bmw240xi18]

Originally Posted by ctemkin

I have a 2018 240i. I coded out the ASD and do not hear any hiss.

Perfect! Thank you.

[Redbeemer]

Originally Posted by Bmw240xi18

I've looked to see if the question/answer has been mentioned and couldn't find anything.

I'm getting a 2018 m240 and wanted to know if there is a preference towards one of the two options and why.

Feedback is greatly appreciated.

I recently coded out ASD on my 2016 M235i and do not hear any hiss at all. In fact, the radio now sounds much better since the music is not competing with the constant ASD sound. I think the earlier models of the 228 and 235 may have had the hissing issue when ASD was coded off, but the models starting with the 2016 do not have this problem

[//M235ixD]

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

I recently coded out ASD on my 2016 M235i and do not hear any hiss at all. In fact, the radio now sounds much better since the music is not competing with the constant ASD sound. I think the earlier models of the 228 and 235 may have had the hissing issue when ASD was coded off, but the models starting with the 2016 do not have this problem

Did not hear hissing with my 15 235i after coding it out but I upgraded my amp so installed my harness at the same time when I had to ripped out my trunk liner. Just to be safe if dealer resets it

[CarlosOrozco]

Hello, I recently changed the sound system on my 2017 M240i, it originally had the base audio consisting of four 4" speakers and 2 underseat subwoofers. I used a Rockford Fosgate 3SIXTY.3 DSP to add 2 Alpine amplifiers, 2 set of Focal K2 Power ES100K Component Speakers on the front doors and rear deck, a pair of Bavsound Underseat Ghost Subwoofers and a pair of Focal P25f subwoofers in the the trunk.
I'm totally new at this so I had no idea this car came equipped with ASD so you can imagine how surprising it was when I heard how loud the engine noise is through the speakers.
I have tried the technicpnp bypass harness and did work at low volume, but as soon as I turn up the volume on the music it somehow makes kind of interference with the DSP and music starts to be intermittent.
I took it to a local bmw dealer make friends with the technician but it seems their diagnostic tool just lets them deactivate it temporary, as soon as I turn off the car and then turn it on again the ASD comes back on.
Sorry for the ignorance, I really have no idea on how to "code it off" and would really appreciate some help from you guys. Thanks a lot!!

[Redbeemer]

Originally Posted by CarlosOrozco

Hello, I recently changed the sound system on my 2017 M240i, it originally had the base audio consisting of four 4" speakers and 2 underseat subwoofers. I used a Rockford Fosgate 3SIXTY.3 DSP to add 2 Alpine amplifiers, 2 set of Focal K2 Power ES100K Component Speakers on the front doors and rear deck, a pair of Bavsound Underseat Ghost Subwoofers and a pair of Focal P25f subwoofers in the the trunk.
I'm totally new at this so I had no idea this car came equipped with ASD so you can imagine how surprising it was when I heard how loud the engine noise is through the speakers.
I have tried the technicpnp bypass harness and did work at low volume, but as soon as I turn up the volume on the music it somehow makes kind of interference with the DSP and music starts to be intermittent.
I took it to a local bmw dealer make friends with the technician but it seems their diagnostic tool just lets them deactivate it temporary, as soon as I turn off the car and then turn it on again the ASD comes back on.
Sorry for the ignorance, I really have no idea on how to "code it off" and would really appreciate some help from you guys. Thanks a lot!!

With the Bimmercode app and the little wifi adapter for the OBD port (from Amazon), it is a very simple matter to simply turn off the ASD. If you change your mind down the road, it is just as simple to turn ASD back on. There is no noise whatsoever on my 2016 M235 once ASD is turned off. In fact, your radio will sound much better/clearer once you turn off ASD. You can try this for free to see how easy it is by just downloading the app from Google Play or Apple app store. Of course the "coding" won't actually work, but you can see what all you can do with the Bimmercode app and how simple to do it is and then if you like it, just activate it by connecting to your regular wifi with your phone/tablet and pay for it. They you can go back into the app with it connected to your car via the wifi dongle and code to your hearts content!

[DaleHeinz]

Another +1 for BimmerCode. Very happy with the app, and very happy I coded the ASD off. No hiss, just true sound now.

[Bmw240xi18]

I ended up using bimmercode and am beyond happy with the results.

[xantdieselx]

Originally Posted by Bmw240xi18

I ended up using bimmercode and am beyond happy with the results.

I've got to try this. Thanks for the feedback.

[CarlosOrozco]

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

With the Bimmercode app and the little wifi adapter for the OBD port (from Amazon), it is a very simple matter to simply turn off the ASD. If you change your mind down the road, it is just as simple to turn ASD back on. There is no noise whatsoever on my 2016 M235 once ASD is turned off. In fact, your radio will sound much better/clearer once you turn off ASD. You can try this for free to see how easy it is by just downloading the app from Google Play or Apple app store. Of course the "coding" won't actually work, but you can see what all you can do with the Bimmercode app and how simple to do it is and then if you like it, just activate it by connecting to your regular wifi with your phone/tablet and pay for it. They you can go back into the app with it connected to your car via the wifi dongle and code to your hearts content!

Thank you so much! I already had an adapter for the OBD port, it worked perfectly with the Bimmercode APP. My music sounds so much better now. No hiss at all.

[moldcad]

Guys,

I've had a long break in any coding activity (the last time I used E-sys was some 4 years ago, when with a great help pf Shaw Sheridan, I successfully coded a few things in my F10). I'd like to code my 2015 M235i, but frankly never have enough time to download the right E-sys, PZData etc - hence the question:

- if I bought the Bimmercode app, what my total cost would be including the right ODB dongle (I do have one I used before and still connect from time to time to use Torque or DashCommand, but that's a BT version and I understand Bimmercode only works with wi-fi, is this correct BTW)?

- with my new wi-fi dongle, could I also run the 2 apps mentioned (Torque Pro and/or DashCommand) - or would it be only good with the Bimmercode app?

- which is the best app version: iOS or Android? If iOS is the preferable way to go with Bimmercode app, would my old iPhone 5 still work with it without any limitations?

Thanks, and have a great Christmas!

Piotr

[MarcoZandrini]

Originally Posted by ctemkin

I have a 2018 240i. I coded out the ASD and do not hear any hiss.

Hmmm, I went to code the ASD but BimmerCode basically said it couldn’t code it either way. It looked like bc couldn’t figure out ASD’s current status.

[Bmw240xi18]

Originally Posted by MarcoZandrini

Hmmm, I went to code the ASD but BimmerCode basically said it couldn’t code it either way. It looked like bc couldn’t figure out ASD’s current status.

Did you unlock the coding? ($30 cost)

[M3-Mike]

My 2020 M2 Competition was recently in for service and they updated the iDrive software to v7 in the process. When I got the car back, ASD was on again although I had previously coded it off. Many other iDrive settings were back to factory default too so assume they just reset everything.

Now with ASD on, I only have to turn the volume up about 1/2 when I listen to music. Before, with ASD coded off, I usually had to have the volume up 3/4 when listening. Also the music sounds better now, fuller, more bass, etc. Doubt the new software caused this, hence thinking it was ASD related?

Has anyone else noticed that coding ASD off affects the volume and sound quality of your music?

I've now ordered the Technic PNP ASD Bypass Harness, going to try that route instead of coding. At least the dealer won't be able to reset on me again.

[RoundelM3]

Coded out ASD in both my '15 M3 and '16 228i using Carly for BMW. Zero issues, haven't noticed any difference in radio/media music quality on both Harman-Kardon systems.