Coding your X5 the easy way

Maverik259 · 06-28-2018, 10:54 PM

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I'm having issues connecting my iPhone to the vgate BT module. Wifi one connects fine but my iPhone won't find the BT one in settings to pair it. I can pair it to my android device but not looking to purchase the same app again. Anyone have any issues with the BT module and an iPhone ? Or am I doing something wrong altogether.

So you have Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi version? Why you want both?

I actually had purchased both to see which one would have better or faster communication. I still have time to return the one I won't use but want to make sure that I did what I could prior to returning it

Ah. Well I'm interested if the BT version is solid cuz I would like the ability to access this app while coding and I can't do that when connected to the Wi-Fi Verizon. Usually gotta pull out my iPad and bring it with me for reference.

owine · 06-28-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchie1013

I'm having issues connecting my iPhone to the vgate BT module. Wifi one connects fine but my iPhone won't find the BT one in settings to pair it. I can pair it to my android device but not looking to purchase the same app again. Anyone have any issues with the BT module and an iPhone ? Or am I doing something wrong altogether.

There is no pairing. It just "works" although I find being in airplane mode (with BT turned on) sometimes yields better results.

frenchie1013 · 06-28-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchie1013

I'm having issues connecting my iPhone to the vgate BT module. Wifi one connects fine but my iPhone won't find the BT one in settings to pair it. I can pair it to my android device but not looking to purchase the same app again. Anyone have any issues with the BT module and an iPhone ? Or am I doing something wrong altogether.

There is no pairing. It just "works" although I find being in airplane mode (with BT turned on) sometimes yields better results.

No pairing? How does it connect to my iPhone then ? I have to pair it with my android phone

CatalinP · 06-28-2018, 11:58 PM

iPhone works only with WiFi OBD Adapters.

frenchie1013 · 06-29-2018, 07:43 AM

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iPhone works only with WiFi OBD Adapters.

BimmerCodes website says you can use either Bt or wifi for iOS

weareweird69 · 06-29-2018, 10:11 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Vgate-Elm327-...QG4MYM8BWDXEN0

Will this one work for me?

CatalinP · 06-29-2018, 10:12 AM

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BimmerCodes website says you can use either Bt or wifi for iOS

iOS runs on iPads also... If you want to use iPhone, buy WiFi.

CatalinP · 06-29-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by weareweird69

https://www.amazon.com/Vgate-Elm327-...QG4MYM8BWDXEN0

Will this one work for me?

Yeah.

weareweird69 · 06-29-2018, 10:50 AM

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Yeah.

Thank you. Going to order it tonight.

owine · 06-29-2018, 04:02 PM

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No pairing? How does it connect to my iPhone then ? I have to pair it with my android phone

Set it up for Bluetooth in the Bimmercode settings, plug the adapter in and give it a try. It uses the Bluetooth LE protocol which does not require pairing.

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iPhone works only with WiFi OBD Adapters.

False.

frenchie1013 · 06-29-2018, 04:09 PM

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No pairing? How does it connect to my iPhone then ? I have to pair it with my android phone

Set it up for Bluetooth in the Bimmercode settings, plug the adapter in and give it a try. It uses the Bluetooth LE protocol which does not require pairing.

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iPhone works only with WiFi OBD Adapters.

False.

Ah ok. I will try that. Didn't realize as my Android phone made me pair it. Thanks for the help
I also read that the Bluetooth adapter is better and faster then the wifi one. Any truth to that?

JB4-335 · 06-29-2018, 10:40 PM

So can anyone confirm whether the Bluetooth version works with iOS?

frenchie1013 · 06-30-2018, 07:33 AM

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So can anyone confirm whether the Bluetooth version works with iOS?

Just did it last night. BT LE 4.0 adapter works great with my iPhone. Don't have to pair at all. Simply go into BimmerCode settings and make sure you select the BT adapter and it works flawlessly
Thanks to owine for the help!

owine · 06-30-2018, 10:14 AM

FWIW I have a WiFi adapter (older non-pro) which works just fine. Available to a good home, you pay shipping. PM me if interested.

Maverik259 · 06-30-2018, 04:59 PM

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So can anyone confirm whether the Bluetooth version works with iOS?

Just did it last night. BT LE 4.0 adapter works great with my iPhone. Don't have to pair at all. Simply go into BimmerCode settings and make sure you select the BT adapter and it works flawlessly
Thanks to owine for the help!

Do you ever experience disconnection issues when coding? If I stay in a folder too long it will disconnect from Wi-Fi dongle and I have to reload everything. Drives me nuts. Especially in BDC as it already takes forever to load.

frenchie1013 · 07-01-2018, 06:46 AM

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So can anyone confirm whether the Bluetooth version works with iOS?

Just did it last night. BT LE 4.0 adapter works great with my iPhone. Don't have to pair at all. Simply go into BimmerCode settings and make sure you select the BT adapter and it works flawlessly
Thanks to owine for the help!

Do you ever experience disconnection issues when coding? If I stay in a folder too long it will disconnect from Wi-Fi dongle and I have to reload everything. Drives me nuts. Especially in BDC as it already takes forever to load.

That's actual'y why I wanted the BT one to work as I've heard there are connectivity issues with the wifi version

Maverik259 · 07-01-2018, 10:03 AM

I think I'll try out vgates BT 4.0 version then

candm · 07-01-2018, 10:52 AM

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Works on my 2018 with 6WA as I activated turn signals in my HUD a couple of weeks ago. Just follow the cheat sheet as best you can and work in Expert Mode. The names of the different "modules" to go into to make changes vary slightly from the cheat sheet, but you should be able to tell which ones to select.

Got it to work this morning!

Seems like on the newer cars you just need to code the 2 settings in KOMBI as the Headunit coding option is not there anymore!

The 2 settings in KOMBI alone work perfectly

Can confirm this as well. Thanks for finding this.

Related to signals, I've had 2 different software updates/changes at the dealership. Both times I've recoded. Recent software was for a trailer hitch.

This time I've seen to have lost the option to change number of turn signal blinks. Even under expert mode there isn't an option for BLINKZYKLEN_ANZAHL_TIPP.

Anyone else have this issue?

Maverik259 · 07-01-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kry226

Works on my 2018 with 6WA as I activated turn signals in my HUD a couple of weeks ago. Just follow the cheat sheet as best you can and work in Expert Mode. The names of the different "modules" to go into to make changes vary slightly from the cheat sheet, but you should be able to tell which ones to select.

Got it to work this morning!

Seems like on the newer cars you just need to code the 2 settings in KOMBI as the Headunit coding option is not there anymore!

The 2 settings in KOMBI alone work perfectly

Can confirm this as well. Thanks for finding this.

Related to signals, I've had 2 different software updates/changes at the dealership. Both times I've recoded. Recent software was for a trailer hitch.

This time I've seen to have lost the option to change number of turn signal blinks. Even under expert mode there isn't an option for BLINKZYKLEN_ANZAHL_TIPP.

Anyone else have this issue?

Probably due to new software. I never had this after getting new software when I first bought my '14 last year and had the idrive controller replaced under warranty.

weareweird69 · 07-01-2018, 11:17 AM

Finally got ours coded with the Bimmercode app. iPhone, and used the Vgate2 WIFI. Had no errors, and didn't need Bimmerlink.

eggyacid · 07-09-2018, 05:43 PM

Found in another thread that there is a way to code blind spot warning to 15mph for better accuracy..

Do we know if this option can be done thru BimmerCode app?

Maverik259 · 07-09-2018, 08:16 PM

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Found in another thread that there is a way to code blind spot warning to 15mph for better accuracy..

Do we know if this option can be done thru BimmerCode app?

Yep. It's on the cheat sheet and in Expert mode on the app.

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weareweird69 First Lieutenant 88 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	Finally got ours coded with the Bimmercode app. iPhone, and used the Vgate2 WIFI. Had no errors, and didn't need Bimmerlink. __________________ 2014 X5 35d X-drive. Space Gray Metallic. Mocha Dakota Leather.
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