Coding your X5 the easy way

[kyriian]

First here, read through majority of the post on the topic here but didn't get a clear answer

Is there a way to turn off TPM for a Canadian F15 X5? It is only for winter

[MK2018]

Originally Posted by kyriian

First here, read through majority of the post on the topic here but didn't get a clear answer

Is there a way to turn off TPM for a Canadian F15 X5? It is only for winter

I think you can code it off

[Carpe_BM]

Is there a way to turn on TPM temp & values? Im not sure if I need to go into expert mode in order to do it but has anyone successfully done it?

Currently, it just shows as green tires...

[CatalinP]

Temperature display can be enabled, however, if you don't see the pressure now, it means you do not have individual wheel sensors fitted.
You have the cheap passive version of TPMS, based on the ABS sensors instead.

[Myltz400]

Hi, couldn’t find any information on how to fix an issue I have with coding. I had my car coded during the installation of a hitch. Happy with everything, however now I cannot disable the interior motion sensor with the double click of the lock on my key fob. I read somewhere where this has to do with the comfort auto closing mirrors. So I coded the auto closing and auto opening feature to inactive but still do not have the ability to double click the interior motion sensor off while my car is locked.

Can someone point me in the right direction to enable the ability to have the interior motion sensor off again? I really don’t need the mirrors to be remotely opened and closed.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Myltz400

...I had my car coded during the installation of a hitch. Happy with everything, however now I cannot disable the interior motion sensor with the double click of the lock on my key fob. .

Question...how did you determine for sure that pressing the LOCK button twice on your remote fob no longer deactivates the IMS (interior motion sensor)?

Are you leaving someone inside the car, then deactivating the motion sensor...but it then still goes off when whatever is inside the car moves?

Or do you have another method that reveals that the IMS has not been deactivated (ie observing the red DWA status LED)?

Just curious.

[Myltz400]

Good question, the only two ways I know how to determine...


The red light never gives me the longer blink like it used to and I leave my dog inside during very humane short intervals..🌝

[ixlr8]

I have 3 things I would like to code.
- Disable interior motion sensor
- Disable steering wheel motion, easy enter/exit
- Enable some sort of lighting to stay on after car is locked to be able to see to walk the driveway at night. I was told there was something in the iDrive I could enable, but I haven't found anything.

I didn't find anything in the coding cheat sheet and I have searched this thread several times and haven't found anything on how to do either of these two coding changes. But I have read they can be done.
Thank you

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by ixlr8

I have 3 things I would like to code.

1. - Disable interior motion sensor
2. - Disable steering wheel motion, easy enter/exit
3. - Enable some sort of lighting to stay on after car is locked to be able to see to walk the driveway at night. I was told there was something in the iDrive I could enable, but I haven't found anything.

Two of the things you have listed don't require aftermarket coding. You can either use your remote fob or CA (comfort access) features...and the other is easily accessed in iDrive.

I didn't find anything in the coding cheat sheet and I have searched this thread several times and haven't found anything on how to do either of these two coding changes. But I have read they can be done.
Thank you

1 - disable when needed (like pet inside car or parked on a ferry or train carrier) or totally disable where it NEVER can be utilized? If you want to disable the IMS when needed...the instructions are in your owners manual as well as mentioned above. You press the LOCK button on the remote TWICE (within 30 seconds)...or press the comfort access ridges on the door handles TWICE (within 30 seconds).

3 - the PATHWAY lighting feature is also discussed in the owners manual on how to activate it when you want the headlights to stay illuminated for a brief period to facilitate walking safely in a dark parking area. And yes, you can change the length of time the lights stay illuminated if you go into iDrive. But do know that BMW didn't engineer this feature like GM does. It does NOT automatically illuminate the headlights EVERY time you turn the car off. You have to manually activate it when needed. If you are parked in an illuminated parking lot or garage etc...pathway lights aren't needed...so they don't come on. If you are parked in an unlit parking lot or drive or street etc...then you can choose to illuminate your path by manually initiating the feature by flicking the turn indicator stalk after you've turned the engine off.

[ixlr8]

Q7- Thank you for taking the time to post these to cover items 1 & 3 on my list. I have since found a procedure to fix item 2. I don't remember seeing the 'pathway light' when I searched the lighting section in the iDrive. I will look again. I wish the pathway light could be made permanent rather then having to activate it every time, there is no lighting in my driveway. Now I just need my broken ankle to heal and the ice/snow to go away enough for me to get to my car to try these changes.

[Qsilver7]

I hope your recovery goes well.

[ClipperKim]

Hi everyone. First time on the forum. I've been reading for hours but haven't found the answer yet. Anyone have a list of what to change in order to enable Enhanced Bluetooth in my 2014 X5 (F15) using BimmerCode and an OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[hamanncheese]

After my coding session today, the welcome lights (Angel eyes) no longer come on during the daytime at unlock. I’ve checked in iDrive that Welcome lights are enabled and set to 20s. Any ideas how I messed this up? I should have backed up each module before coding...whoops!

EDIT- I think the behavior for the Welcome lights to only come on at night is correct. Makes sense but I swear I’ve seen the Angel eyes turn on during the day.

[stoske133]

OK I have a problem with interior motion sensor. It cannot be disabled I try multiple times, pressing 2 times during this 10 seconds. Pressing one time and again but holding a bit and still my dog activates the alarm. 😂

Any advice?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by stoske133

OK I have a problem with interior motion sensor. It cannot be disabled I try multiple times, pressing 2 times during this 10 seconds.

1. Pressing one time...
2. and again but holding a bit

...and still my dog activates the alarm. ��

Any advice?

I would try using the instructions from the owners manual as written. It only calls for a 2nd press of the lock button. Your second press (if done as written in your quote) is a press & hold on the 2nd press. I say that because a press & hold of the lock button is the sequence for another operation of the remote fob (convenience close...if so coded).

You can practice by rolling down a window...then wait approx 30 seconds after locking...then insert your arm inside the cabin with some movement. (It takes approx 20-30 seconds for the IMS (interior motion sensor) to initiate after locking)

The DWA status LED (the clown nose below the interior rear view mirror) also flashes differently to indicate when the IMS & tilt sensors have been deactivated. See the 2nd paragraph in the instructions above from the owners manual. If you stand where you can see the status LED...you can tell right away if you deactivated the IMS & tilt sensor without having to wait to see if the alarm is going to go off.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by hamanncheese

After my coding session today, the welcome lights (Angel eyes) no longer come on during the daytime at unlock. I’ve checked in iDrive that Welcome lights are enabled and set to 20s. Any ideas how I messed this up? I should have backed up each module before coding...whoops!

EDIT- I think the behavior for the Welcome lights to only come on at night is correct. Makes sense but I swear I’ve seen the Angel eyes turn on during the day.

This topic was discussed earlier this month. Click the links below to see the outcome. The first link shows what I found using the BimmerCode app...but the forum member says he used EXPERT MODE to code welcome lights for daylight. I don’t have a BDC module so I don’t know how accurate the BimmerCode screen capture is:

1. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=33
2. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=34

[KingBiscuit]

Just press it twice, don't hold it on the second push. I had the same issue and when I did two rhythmic pushes about a second apart I've had no issues.

[florei0916]

Anyone recommend a good adapter to purchase? Are the ones discussed in the thread such as OBD II still current??

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by florei0916

Anyone recommend a good adapter to purchase? Are the ones discussed in the thread such as OBD II still current??

The latest recommendations as to which OBD II adapter to get (also based on which version of the app you’re going to purchase (IOS or Android)...as well as many other questions you may have are listed/given if you go to https://www.bimmercode.app/ . You can even download the free version which will allow you to use the DEMO mode to see how things look and work. Then when ready, purchase the app and adapter and you can begin coding.

In fact, going to their website to read the info they provide for potential buyers...you may run across a “coupon” to save some money on an adapter....again, depending on if you want to go with IOS or Android.

[stoske133]

Originally Posted by KingBiscuit

Just press it twice, don't hold it on the second push. I had the same issue and when I did two rhythmic pushes about a second apart I've had no issues.

I tried both, but without success. I will test it one more time for sure.

I was monitoring LED but it doesn't change blink rythm as it says in the manual.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by stoske133

I tried both, but without success. I will test it one more time for sure.

I was monitoring LED but it doesn't change blink rythm as it says in the manual.

If you've tried both without success...perhaps your interpretation of a single press of the LOCK button is too long.

How long do you press the LOCK button (in seconds) if you were to start counting the moment you pressed the button? If you can count to 2000 (ie 1000, 2000, 3000, etc)...then your initial press is longer than what is needed. (just pulling at straws, now...since we can't actually see what your process is).

A short (1 second) 1st press and a short (1 second) 2nd press (you have up to 10 seconds to do it)...should be encountered with a 2-second illumination of the clown nose on the 2nd short press...then the LED goes into the slow continual flashing to indicate that the IMS & tilt sensors have been deactivated.

[stoske133]

OK I will try later today and I will record 😂