Sport+ with BimmerCode

[StinglikeaBMW]

This is what I did to get Sport+ working on my F15 with BimmerCode. I hope this can help some of you out there.

(This programs Sports+ mode to active)
Connect to BimmerCode
Step 1- Select Integrated Chassis Management(ICMQL)
Step 2- Select Expert Mode
Step 3- Select 300A DSC_ICM_CODIERDATEN
Step 4- Select FesHasMode5 and change to aktiv
Step 5- Code

(This programs the instrument cluster to show Sports+ mode)
Step 1- Select Instrument Cluster(KOMBI L6 BO)
Step 2- Select Expert Mode
Step 3- Select 300C ECO_FDS
Step 4- Select the following one by one and change all to menue_3
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_1
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_1
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_2
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_2
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_3
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_3
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_4
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_4
Step 5- Code

I did get an error after coding the instrument cluster because the time needed to be set again. If this happens go to iDrive Main menu, then Settings, then Time/Date and uncheck then recheck Automatic time setting. This will change the time on the cluster to the current time and the error will go away.

***Check out this thread if you want to auto start in Sport mode and set Sport mode to "individualized". https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1386895

[M302_imola]

Appreciate the simple breakdown. I guess my question is, what does sport + mode give you over sport mode, other than traction control being turned off? For reference, I have an x-line without sport + mode nor paddle shifters.

[CatalinP]

Read the owner's manual.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Appreciate the simple breakdown. I guess my question is, what does sport + mode give you over sport mode, other than traction control being turned off? For reference, I have an x-line without sport + mode nor paddle shifters.

I kind of dread chiming in on this topic since a lot of owners that don’t have the SAT (sport automatic transmission) or the SPORT+ driving mode…have a really strong desire to add this feature to their car’s “repertoire”…thus is a popular coding parameter.

Your initial thoughts are accurate…and CatalinP’s reply would verify your initial thinking. Sport+ basically adds a quick way to put the car into DTC (dynamic traction control) mode. DTC doesn’t totally disable DSC…it give the car a bit more leeway in regards to wheel slippage without ABS braking kicking in…as well as lowering/reducing the old/original ASC (automatic stability control) from kicking in. ASC is the technology that reduces engine throttle..this was the first iteration of traction control that BMW utilized back in the early 1990s before DSC was developed that added ABS braking to traction control. When wheel slippage is detected…ASC reduces engine throttle to help the driving wheels regain traction.

Other things gained with the SPORT+ feature is LAUNCH CONTROL & accelerator pedal KICK DOWN is disabled. {LC is a feature that comes when you have the SAT & SPORT+}

If your BMW did not come with the SPORT+ feature…even if you code it in…you can only get so much from coding it in. You can’t gain some of the things that BMWs that came with this feature from the factory due to not having the other options or equipment that those cars benefit from. Some of the chassis & suspension adaptations for SPORT+ come from adaptive suspensions and electronic steering options. If your BMW doesn’t have those additional options…coding SPORT+ will not give you the dynamic handling that the adaptive M handling package gives or the IAS (rear steering) adds.

You can see/verify what the owners manual states about SPORT & SPORT+…and you can see a chart (below) that shows what occurs with the chassis & suspension in the various driving mode selections & gear shift lever placement.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

I kind of dread chiming in on this topic since a lot of owners that don’t have the SAT (sport automatic transmission) or the SPORT+ driving mode…have a really strong desire to add this feature to their car’s “repertoire”…thus is a popular coding parameter.

Your initial thoughts are accurate…and CatalinP’s reply would verify your initial thinking. Sport+ basically adds a quick way to put the car into DTC (dynamic traction control) mode. DTC doesn’t totally disable DSC…it give the car a bit more leeway in regards to wheel slippage without ABS braking kicking in…as well as lowering/reducing the old/original ASC (automatic stability control) from kicking in. ASC is the technology that reduces engine throttle..this was the first iteration of traction control that BMW utilized back in the early 1990s before DSC was developed that added ABS braking to traction control. When wheel slippage is detected…ASC reduces engine throttle to help the driving wheels regain traction.

Other things gained with the SPORT+ feature is LAUNCH CONTROL & accelerator pedal KICK DOWN is disabled. {LC is a feature that comes when you have the SAT & SPORT+}

If your BMW did not come with the SPORT+ feature…even if you code it in…you can only get so much from coding it in. You can’t gain some of the things that BMWs that came with this feature from the factory due to not having the other options or equipment that those cars benefit from. Some of the chassis & suspension adaptations for SPORT+ come from adaptive suspensions and electronic steering options. If your BMW doesn’t have those additional options…coding SPORT+ will not give you the dynamic handling that the adaptive M handling package gives or the IAS (rear steering) adds.

You can see/verify what the owners manual states about SPORT & SPORT+…and you can see a chart (below) that shows what occurs with the chassis & suspension in the various driving mode selections & gear shift lever placement.

Appreciate the lengthy reply. I looked into coding sport + mode awhile back and determined it would be of no advantage to me. My reply above was for the general public as this topic pops up a lot. Hoping others would come to the same determination as I did.

[sukhk527]

FWIW, I tried to do this on my 17 and it didn't work nor did it change any menus.

AFAIK, only Esys can code in Sport+ because you need to add 2TB to the VO. So I'll likely be doing this at some point.

Since I have an XHP tune which delineates the differences in shifting between Comfort and Sport modes more, I want DTC off when I'm in Sport+ so I get the faster shifts and less interference from the system when the roads are covered in salt later this season.

Just my two cents.

[StinglikeaBMW]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

FWIW, I tried to do this on my 17 and it didn't work nor did it change any menus.

AFAIK, only Esys can code in Sport+ because you need to add 2TB to the VO. So I'll likely be doing this at some point.

Since I have an XHP tune which delineates the differences in shifting between Comfort and Sport modes more, I want DTC off when I'm in Sport+ so I get the faster shifts and less interference from the system when the roads are covered in salt later this season.

Just my two cents.

Sorry that these steps did not work out for you. I did this on my 2014 x-line. The only other setting I did change before coding Sport+ was setting Sport Automatic Transmission to active. I don't know if this makes a difference or not. (It's possible the previous owner had Sport+ coded and deactivated before selling and these steps activated it, IDK.)

It would be great to get other peoples input to see if these steps worked or not, and if they have anything else to add.

[momoboy]

Worked on my 2017 with no issues using Bimmercode

[sukhk527]

Originally Posted by momoboy

Worked on my 2017 with no issues using Bimmercode

Interesting. I may have to try this again.

[EED14X5]

Worked on my 2014 with BimmerCode as well

[sukhk527]

Must be user error on my part then

[sukhk527]

Got it working, confirmed LC works too since I had SAT enabled already. Hell yea.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

Got it working, confirmed LC works too since I had SAT enabled already. Hell yea.

Sweet, but don't break an axle! They are pricey!

[Yo_Holle]

Thanks so much. Worked perfect for me. I have a 2015 Xdrive50i x-line. I activated SAT, drove it about 30 miles then coded this in. Drove another 5 miles and did my first launch control launch.

[sconnell80]

I’ll have to check this one off my list

[Tahoe9813]

I def need to try this one out. Thanks!
Ben

[GeorgeR]

I think it was added when I had MPPK installed. Does just adding the coding for Sport+ do much without the MPPK software tune that increases horsepower and torque, optimizes shift points, and makes the exhaust note a little deeper? I do have the M Sport option and the Sport and Sport+ options may have been available anyway, just not the MPPK tune that adds the performance increases that changing the sport setting activates.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

If your BMW did not come with the SPORT+ feature…even if you code it in…you can only get so much from coding it in. You can’t gain some of the things that BMWs that came with this feature from the factory due to not having the other options or equipment that those cars benefit from. Some of the chassis & suspension adaptations for SPORT+ come from adaptive suspensions and electronic steering options. If your BMW doesn’t have those additional options…coding SPORT+ will not give you the dynamic handling that the adaptive M handling package gives or the IAS (rear steering) adds.

You can see/verify what the owners manual states about SPORT & SPORT+…and you can see a chart (below) that shows what occurs with the chassis & suspension in the various driving mode selections & gear shift lever placement.

I tried many times to explain this to many here and they didn't want to believe it. They all thought coding would magically install adaptive suspension to their non Msport.

[sconnell80]

Just added this feature and worked as said above, one question though. Does the sport+ option show up in the cluster option to pick as mine does not, still has eco, comfort and sport but sport+ does show up next to gear indicator.

[Qsilver7]

If coded correctly…yes SPORT+ should appear in the display and it should turn DSC off…and turn DST on (TRACTION appears in the cluster).

[sconnell80]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

If coded correctly…yes SPORT+ should appear in the display and it should turn DSC off…and turn DST on (TRACTION appears in the cluster).

It does show up next to the gear indicator but is not listed in the list with eco, comfort and sport. Just making sure I coded correctly but followed the directions to a T. It does also turn on dsc and traction control off

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by sconnell80

It does show up next to the gear indicator but is not listed in the list with eco, comfort and sport. Just making sure I coded correctly but followed the directions to a T. It does also turn on dsc and traction control off

See 3rd paragraph in first post.