BimmerCode

dj2020 · 06-05-2017, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shark715

Bimmercode can't seem to read my Advanced Crash Safety Module. I get a message that says "Error While Reading Coding Data".

I wanted to change some of the seatbelt reminder settings.

Any ideas how to work around this?

Thanks.

Go to the app settings and change the communication protocol to "slow". That should get you passed the comm error message and allow for seat belt chime coding.

shark715 · 06-05-2017, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dj2020

Go to the app settings and change the communication protocol to "slow". That should get you passed the comm error message and allow for seat belt chime coding.

Thanks!

BMWZ4 · 06-06-2017, 08:40 PM

Is the speed limit info codeable with bimmercode (expert mode)? I have the KAFAS camera set up.

lateapex'er · 06-07-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shark715

Late last night I was actually able to get Bimmercode connected to the car twice by pulling the Vgate out of the OBD plug, letting the car go to sleep, reinstalling the VGate, turning the ignition on, pressing the power button on the Vgate, and then starting Bimmercode on my iPad. But after a couple minutes I received a "connection timed out" message.

I had a similiar issue, "host is down" and "connection timed out" error messages. Emailed Bimmercode support and was told it could be due to a faulty VGate unit. I have since returned it and purchased another one arriving Thursday.

shark715 · 06-07-2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lateapex'er

I had a similiar issue, "host is down" and "connection timed out" error messages. Emailed Bimmercode support and was told it could be due to a faulty VGate unit. I have since returned it and purchased another one arriving Thursday.

Yes, obtaining a replacement worked for me (see my posts above).

MadOzodi · 06-08-2017, 07:36 AM

On a lease turn-in, would BMW update the software before selling? I picked my '14 2er through CarMax (first ever experience with them, I'm neither for or against going that route again), so it wasn't a CPO.

Reason I ask is...reading through this thread I noticed some things that peeps have enabled were existing selections for me in iDrive, like Office and the digital speedometer.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but my last experience with iDrive was the version that came with a 2005 530i. So, I'm trying to decide if I wanna endure the headache of buying a Vgate (or similar) and installing the app on my iPad and/or iPhone6.

I *REALLY* wanna turn of that [/insert insulting expletives here] ASD!!!

Almaretto · 06-08-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MadOzodi

On a lease turn-in, would BMW update the software before selling? I picked my '14 2er through CarMax (first ever experience with them, I'm neither for or against going that route again), so it wasn't a CPO.

Not likely, unless inspection warrants. I know plenty of cars sold to new owners with previous owner's details (eg, home address, bluetooth pairing, etc) as well as customized coding.

shark715 · 06-08-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

Not likely, unless inspection warrants. I know plenty of cars sold to new owners with previous owner's details (eg, home address, bluetooth pairing, etc) as well as customized coding.

Yep, good point :-)

lateapex'er · 06-08-2017, 06:41 PM

Got a replacement VGate after the first one was giving me issues. Worked like a charm.

Items Coded:
-Auto-Fold Mirrors on comfort touch lock/unlock
-Digital Speedometer
-M Performance startup on dash.
-Video in Motion

After coding the Auto-Fold Mirrors on comfort touch lock/unlock, the car automatically shut off on its own which was weird. Anyone ever experience that? Started right up however and nothing seemed out of the oridnary.

Can videos be played from your iPhone via Bluetooth or USB? or is it strictly DVD's?

Lastly, after activating Video in Motion I was presented with two choices on the screen both saying n.t.a if I recall correctly. At this point the app said to follow the directions to unlock VIM after a certain speed however there were no directions on how to proceed. I ended up choosing the second n.t.a as the first was already selected. This brought me to a second screen with the options of either Yes or No, I choose yes and the screen reverted back to its normal view. Can anyone comment if they went through a similar scenario. Thanks

Almaretto · 06-08-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lateapex'er

After coding the Auto-Fold Mirrors on comfort touch lock/unlock, the car automatically shut off on its own which was weird. Anyone ever experience that? Started right up however and nothing seemed out of the oridnary.

Can videos be played from your iPhone via Bluetooth or USB? or is it strictly DVD's?

If you are not running engine, car is programmed to auto-shutdown after certain time period in order to preserve battery. You can corrupt ECU's if it shuts down during coding.

Videos can be played from all those sources.

lateapex'er · 06-08-2017, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

If you are not running engine, car is programmed to auto-shutdown after certain time period in order to preserve battery. You can corrupt ECU's if it shuts down during coding.

Videos can be played from all those sources.

Car was running at the time. Luckily I had received a message stating the coding was complete, then the car randomly shut off.

Thanks for the Video In Motion info!

Almaretto · 06-08-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lateapex'er

Car was running at the time. Luckily I had received a message stating the coding was complete, then the car randomly shut off.

Thanks for the Video In Motion info!

Associated functions will power cycle, but I have never seen vehicle shutdown completely with ignition + engine on.

lateapex'er · 06-08-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

Associated functions will power cycle, but I have never seen vehicle shutdown completely with ignition + engine on.

Interesting, if it makes a difference the car had been idling for around 10-15min with drivers side door open the entire time. Weird, but everything seems to be in working order.

Almaretto · 06-08-2017, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lateapex'er

Interesting, if it makes a difference the car had been idling for around 10-15min with drivers side door open the entire time. Weird, but everything seems to be in working order.

As long as coding finished before shutting down, things should be fine. You can also scan car for errors with Bimmerlink.

pikcachu · 06-08-2017, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lateapex'er

Interesting, if it makes a difference the car had been idling for around 10-15min with drivers side door open the entire time. Weird, but everything seems to be in working order.

Maybe you coded the DME by mistake ?

Nyorky2428 · 06-09-2017, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

Videos can be played from all those sources.

Maybe I missed how to do this somewhere along the line or can it only be done via mirroring on '17s?

lateapex'er · 06-09-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Maybe you coded the DME by mistake ?

DME? At the time, the only items I selected to code were for Auto Folding Mirrors on Lock/Unlock.

shark715 · 06-09-2017, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lateapex'er

After coding the Auto-Fold Mirrors on comfort touch lock/unlock, the car automatically shut off on its own which was weird. Anyone ever experience that? Started right up however and nothing seemed out of the oridnary.

Yes, seems to happen any time the FEM is coded.

tinyTIM · 06-09-2017, 08:03 AM

lateapex'er , I coded my car with the Bimmercode app while the engine is running and the same happened to me multiple times. The engine shuts off after the coding is complete. Not sure what I was coding at the time though and no issues afterwards. I have also coded with E-Sys and that never happened that I can recall.

Almaretto · 06-09-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyorky2428

Maybe I missed how to do this somewhere along the line or can it only be done via mirroring on '17s?

Any vehicle with HU_NBT(2) can play videos and not just through mirroring. All you must do is enable video playback with additional codecs.

Nyorky2428 · 06-09-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

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Originally Posted by Nyorky2428

Maybe I missed how to do this somewhere along the line or can it only be done via mirroring on '17s?

Any vehicle with HU_NBT(2) can play videos and not just through mirroring. All you must do is enable video playback with additional codecs.

That explains it, only have HU_NBT_EVO, not the (2)

Almaretto · 06-09-2017, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyorky2428

That explains it, only have HU_NBT_EVO, not the (2)

HU_NBT2 = HU_NBT_EVO = H-H2.

Parentheses in grammar are an optional add-on. Therefore, HU_NBT(2) could mean HU_NBT or HU_NBT2.

If we are talking mirroring, you require ID5/ ID6 system. If we are talking playing video, you can do with any 609 Pro Nav HU_NBT(2) system.

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MadOzodi Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 190 Posts Drives: '14 EBII M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: MidWest iTrader: (0)	On a lease turn-in, would BMW update the software before selling? I picked my '14 2er through CarMax (first ever experience with them, I'm neither for or against going that route again), so it wasn't a CPO. Reason I ask is...reading through this thread I noticed some things that peeps have enabled were existing selections for me in iDrive, like Office and the digital speedometer. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but my last experience with iDrive was the version that came with a 2005 530i. So, I'm trying to decide if I wanna endure the headache of buying a Vgate (or similar) and installing the app on my iPad and/or iPhone6. I REALLY wanna turn of that [/insert insulting expletives here] ASD!!!
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lateapex'er Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2014 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: NJ/MD iTrader: (4)	Got a replacement VGate after the first one was giving me issues. Worked like a charm. Items Coded: -Auto-Fold Mirrors on comfort touch lock/unlock -Digital Speedometer -M Performance startup on dash. -Video in Motion After coding the Auto-Fold Mirrors on comfort touch lock/unlock, the car automatically shut off on its own which was weird. Anyone ever experience that? Started right up however and nothing seemed out of the oridnary. Can videos be played from your iPhone via Bluetooth or USB? or is it strictly DVD's? Lastly, after activating Video in Motion I was presented with two choices on the screen both saying n.t.a if I recall correctly. At this point the app said to follow the directions to unlock VIM after a certain speed however there were no directions on how to proceed. I ended up choosing the second n.t.a as the first was already selected. This brought me to a second screen with the options of either Yes or No, I choose yes and the screen reverted back to its normal view. Can anyone comment if they went through a similar scenario. Thanks
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tinyTIM Private First Class 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2016 m235 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mars,PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	lateapex'er , I coded my car with the Bimmercode app while the engine is running and the same happened to me multiple times. The engine shuts off after the coding is complete. Not sure what I was coding at the time though and no issues afterwards. I have also coded with E-Sys and that never happened that I can recall.
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