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Just ordered vgate OBD 2 WiFi and purchased the app. Decided to go this route, I am a Mac user and do not wish to do the boot camp.
I am looking to do just the following: Open/close boot with key fob Backup Camera while driving Front camera while driving Close windows with key fob USB video playback Open/close mirrors with key fob Tire Pressure & temperatures Are these coding possible with the App using the vgate obd 2 WiFi? Thanks |
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I have experience in coding both with E-Sys on my F22 and using the Bimmercode app on our new to us F15.
As to your specific requests I have coded the following using the Bimmercode app and a vGate 2: Open/close boot with key fob - YES Close windows with key fob - YES USB video playback - YES Open/close mirrors with key fob - YES Tire Pressure & temperatures -YES As for these two options: Backup Camera while driving Front camera while driving I had actually meant to code both of those and I have been led to believe it is possible with the app, but I have not myself done so yet. While those are features I would like, the car is my girlfriends and those are not features she wants so I didn't explore those settings too deeply in the app. One thing to add, the Bimmercode app does allow you to enable "EXPERT" mode which does allow you to code various modules and settings manually as you can with E-Sys, it's just not as easy to use this mode as E-Sys or as well laid out as in the default app mode where you have a simple checkmark to click to activate various features for each module. As someone that works in IT for a living I would categorize the Bimmercode app as an excellent utility and low risk for someone that wants to code their vehicle with a minimal investment of time and money. With the Expert mode it does allow much more power that comes close to the level of E-Sys but that Expert mode is currently not very well laid out and is harder to use than E-Sys. If you are more comfortable with the somewhat steeper initial learning curve, E-Sys allows more flexibility to make more complex coding changes. Madmatt
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So, I took the plunge and ordered the vgate and purchased the necessary Apps (BimmerCode & BimmerLink) to do some coding too. Haven't received it yet, but from what I've read so far, this looks like the best route for someone like me, I'm pretty tech savvy and also a longtime Mac user (putting Microsoft OS via Bootcamp or Parallel is not an option for me!)
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The only coding thread anyone needs is this:
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1033991
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So, I just finished coding and I got the expected errors. Used BimmerLink to clear them out, but I still have an orange triangle w/exclamation mark on the instrument panel that won't go away. Will leaving the vehicle off for a min of :30 minutes perform a "reset" and clear that fault?
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Nevermind!
I figured it out. It was a simple EBCAC (Error Between Computer And Chair) error. I just needed to reset my clock in iDrive and everything is GTG now! |
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It was just dumb me not paying full attention. Still kinda off kilter from the serious ass whoopin' I took earlier from the X5M! For anyone new to coding and may be having apprehensions, try this route as described in this thread! IT'S TOO EASY!!! Last edited by Dirty Cash; 06-09-2017 at 06:08 PM.. |
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Didn't work. Chose 5 blinks instead of 3 for the turn signal. Chose start engine without brake. Didn't work. Still blinks 3 times. Still won't start w/o the brake. I'm fucking tired of paying for shit that doesn't work.
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After I selected the items, I coded, and it said it coded. I shut down the vehicle. I restarted it then shut it down and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then tried it again. When it reads it, it says 5 is selected but it's blinks 3 times. It says start without brake is selected, but it won't start without the brake. So not only does it not work, it lies and says it works, but it doesn't.
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