Coding self-help fun

Keto · 09-04-2014, 09:35 AM

Well, I've done some coding with my shitty work laptop and the new car. It's a bit wacky to sit in the car with it running for an hour while I fiddle with half-german half-english software.

Legal disclaimers are gone! As are the 3 gongs to welcome me to the car.

Mirrors close with fob lock. Comfort access lock closes the mirrors right after I code it but it doesn't seem to stick. It always works with the fob, so i'll live.

Handles do light up when in reverse to help illuminate for the top view cameras. Win.

Haven't tested the "curb/grass detection" that the LDW sensors provide, but I've turned it on. More nannies to prevent curb rash = win.

Looks like euro lights are working. I can't quite get auto high beam to be automatically on yet I don't think, minor quibble.

Plus, haven't blown up the car...

milpar34 · 09-04-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

Well, I've done some coding with my shitty work laptop and the new car. It's a bit wacky to sit in the car with it running for an hour while I fiddle with half-german half-english software.

Legal disclaimers are gone! As are the 3 gongs to welcome me to the car.

Mirrors close with fob lock. Comfort access lock closes the mirrors right after I code it but it doesn't seem to stick. It always works with the fob, so i'll live.

Handles do light up when in reverse to help illuminate for the top view cameras. Win.

Haven't tested the "curb/grass detection" that the LDW sensors provide, but I've turned it on. More nannies to prevent curb rash = win.

Looks like euro lights are working. I can't quite get auto high beam to be automatically on yet I don't think, minor quibble.

Plus, haven't blown up the car...

Keto i just got the cable from pill pusher. Were do I get the software?

Keto · 09-04-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by milpar34

Keto i just got the cable from pill pusher. Were do I get the software?

He'll send you an email with the links.

Mandi90TT · 09-04-2014, 10:12 AM

If any of you decide to put together a DIY for coding, that would be.......good.

Keto · 09-04-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

If any of you decide to put together a DIY for coding, that would be.......good.

When i purchased my cable I received a "cheat sheet". There is also a VO coding reference that helps. A member on another forum (hint: festival of bmw) has an extensive F30 reference document that applies to us.

I would write it up for here but it is a) mostly copying other people's stuff and b) probably subject to banning as the code bans have been nuts around here.

Keto · 09-05-2014, 09:54 PM

Update: mirrors close with comfort access too. Can't move your finger off the lock point superfast.

Sir Loin · 09-05-2014, 10:26 PM

pillpusher coded my car remotely last weekend, for free. Love that guy! If you need a cable, get one from here

h tt p://bm w e net.co m

His cable is well made and priced very reasonable. You would be very hard to make one yourself that cheap if you buy parts yourself.

Keto · 09-06-2014, 01:03 AM

Do your auto high beams turn on automatically? Mine still aren't quite there.

Clarification: Is auto high already on as soon as the lights turn on, or do you have to push the button?

Sir Loin · 09-06-2014, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

Do your auto high beams turn on automatically? Mine still aren't quite there.

Clarification: Is auto high already on as soon as the lights turn on, or do you have to push the button?

It doesn't go on by itself. I have to turn it on, which is fine with me as I only want it on when I want to.

EDIT: It doesn't go on by itself. Sorry for the typo.

LukasAT · 09-06-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

Haven't tested the "curb/grass detection" that the LDW sensors provide, but I've turned it on. More nannies to prevent curb rash = win.

can you tell me the ECU and code to change for that? cant find it in my cheat sheet.

Keto · 09-06-2014, 12:28 PM

From another forum

GregW / Oregon · 09-06-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Keto

Handles do light up when in reverse to help illuminate for the top view cameras. Win.

I thought this was standard with top view cameras?

Keto · 09-06-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I thought this was standard with top view cameras?

Wasn't on my 5. Don't think it was there on the M3 pre-code but I'm not confident. I remember changing the setting when I coded...

GregW / Oregon · 09-06-2014, 07:49 PM

Got mine coded today by Kao of bim_c_oding who was in town. Nice guy, only took about 30 minutes. So far, so good; anxious to try out the headlights.

- Activate Variable Light Distribution
- Activate Active High Beam Assistant
- Activate Enhanced Bluetooth
- Activate iDrive Office
- Activate rear fog lights
- Activate door handle lights in reverse
- Disable iDrive Accept screen
- Disable camera disclaimer

A418t81 · 09-07-2014, 08:35 AM

I don't think there are any issues with us regular users talking about coding and helping each other out/writing self-help guides. The issues arose with some of the earlier guys as they were building and selling cables, offering to help for free, but occasionally accepting tips/etc...the whole thing gets muddy when they aren't paying forums vendors.

Keto · 09-07-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Got mine coded today by Kao of bim_c_oding who was in town. Nice guy, only took about 30 minutes. So far, so good; anxious to try out the headlights.

- Activate Variable Light Distribution
- Activate Active High Beam Assistant
- Activate Enhanced Bluetooth
- Activate iDrive Office
- Activate rear fog lights
- Activate door handle lights in reverse
- Disable iDrive Accept screen
- Disable camera disclaimer

No mirror fold? That's the gateway drug....

GregW / Oregon · 09-07-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Keto

No mirror fold? That's the gateway drug....

I don't feel the need for it. I park in private garages 80% of the time. It only saves 2 1/2" in width, though it might protect the glass a little.

SOM3 · 09-07-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

- Activate iDrive Office

What does iDrive office do? Isn't this already available when you get the car?

GregW / Oregon · 09-07-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SOM3

What does iDrive office do? Isn't this already available when you get the car?

On mine I only had access to "Service Messages". Now "Office" appears in the main menu with access to other message types.

IMrMark · 09-08-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

No mirror fold? That's the gateway drug....

haha that's next on my list

Gotta add up that classy..

IMrMark · 09-08-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

Wasn't on my 5. Don't think it was there on the M3 pre-code but I'm not confident. I remember changing the setting when I coded...

I also had to code this in... huge help

tom @ eas · 09-08-2014, 11:35 AM

1 touch windows while the door is open is probably one of the most useful features.

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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	Coding self-help fun Well, I've done some coding with my shitty work laptop and the new car. It's a bit wacky to sit in the car with it running for an hour while I fiddle with half-german half-english software. Legal disclaimers are gone! As are the 3 gongs to welcome me to the car. Mirrors close with fob lock. Comfort access lock closes the mirrors right after I code it but it doesn't seem to stick. It always works with the fob, so i'll live. Handles do light up when in reverse to help illuminate for the top view cameras. Win. Haven't tested the "curb/grass detection" that the LDW sensors provide, but I've turned it on. More nannies to prevent curb rash = win. Looks like euro lights are working. I can't quite get auto high beam to be automatically on yet I don't think, minor quibble. Plus, haven't blown up the car... __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	Update: mirrors close with comfort access too. Can't move your finger off the lock point superfast. __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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Sir Loin M3AT LOVER 322 Rep 1,853 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	pillpusher coded my car remotely last weekend, for free. Love that guy! If you need a cable, get one from here h tt p://bm w e net.co m His cable is well made and priced very reasonable. You would be very hard to make one yourself that cheap if you buy parts yourself. __________________ 2015 F80 M3 \| SSII ext SO int \| M-DCT \| 19" Black Wheels
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	Do your auto high beams turn on automatically? Mine still aren't quite there. Clarification: Is auto high already on as soon as the lights turn on, or do you have to push the button? __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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A418t81 Lieutenant Colonel 293 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: Ever changing fleet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 335is [0.00]	I don't think there are any issues with us regular users talking about coding and helping each other out/writing self-help guides. The issues arose with some of the earlier guys as they were building and selling cables, offering to help for free, but occasionally accepting tips/etc...the whole thing gets muddy when they aren't paying forums vendors. __________________ 23 iX M60, 24 GT3 RS Weissach, 22 Rivian R1T, 23 RS3, 13 E92 M3 Competition: Akra Evo, KW V3, etc
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