BMW Coding Thread

Qsilver7 · 11-30-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EdgyE36

Apologies if asked before, but with 5000+ posts dating back to 2014 can't check.

Want to keep fogs on when using high beams. Can this be done via Bimmercode? TIA.

If you have the app...its easy to find out...just hook up your adapter and go to the module that controls your exterior lighting. As mentioned above, it depends on your model and model year where it will be found. Some BMW's exterior lighting is controlled by the FRM (footwell module), some use the FEM (front electronics module) and some use the BDC (body domain controller).

Again, if you have the app and adapter, just simply connect to the adapter and go to whichever of those modules you have...then scroll down to find it. On my 2013 F06, this codeable feature was found in the FEM...and didn't require going into EXPERT MODE...it was one of the easy selectable coding features.

The app asks if you want the fogs off with high beam...if the answer for you is yes...then you select ACTIVE. If you answer no (I don't want the fogs off with high beams)...meaning that you want the fogs to remain ON with the high beams...then you change the coding to NOT ACTIVE.

hufington · 12-05-2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

The images above where not in the EXPORT MODE...they were the ones that come up when the app reads the module that controls your lighting.

Just find the module that controls your WELCOME LIGHTS...and scroll through the codeable options (if you have Bimmercode). Scroll down to WELCOME LIGHTS LOWBEAM...then click on the arrow on the far right...this will allow you to change from "NOT ACTIVE" to either "SOFT ON" or "HARD ON". Once you've finished your selections for that module...then press the CODE button (again, if you're using Bimmercode).

I checked and found out that I do not have FEM or FRM modules. Just BDC_BODY. Under it, there is nothing that controls welcome lights.

I also checked the Expert mode and nothing there either.

M6BMWDriver · 12-05-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hufington

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

The images above where not in the EXPORT MODE...they were the ones that come up when the app reads the module that controls your lighting.

Just find the module that controls your WELCOME LIGHTS...and scroll through the codeable options (if you have Bimmercode). Scroll down to WELCOME LIGHTS LOWBEAM...then click on the arrow on the far right...this will allow you to change from "NOT ACTIVE" to either "SOFT ON" or "HARD ON". Once you've finished your selections for that module...then press the CODE button (again, if you're using Bimmercode).

I checked and found out that I do not have FEM or FRM modules. Just BDC_BODY. Under it, there is nothing that controls welcome lights.

I also checked the Expert mode and nothing there either.

Depending on your car
Under BDC_BODY you should look for Mapping_..._Part_WL

Let me know if you find that. You can PM me your BDC_BODY ncd file and I will find it for you.

hufington · 12-05-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

Depending on your car
Under BDC_BODY you should look for Mapping_..._Part_WL

Let me know if you find that. You can PM me your BDC_BODY ncd file and I will find it for you.

Thanks. I will check in the afternoon.

hufington · 12-05-2019, 04:30 PM

I looked under BDC-Body and no such parameter... I guess cannot be coded with Bimmercode.

M6BMWDriver · 12-05-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

I looked under BDC-Body and no such parameter... I guess cannot be coded with Bimmercode.

What kind of car do you have and year
Also send me your ncd file for BDC and ill see if you can do it.

hufington · 12-05-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

What kind of car do you have and year
Also send me your ncd file for BDC and ill see if you can do it.

2018 X5 50i

Where do I find the ncd file?

M6BMWDriver · 12-05-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hufington

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Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

What kind of car do you have and year
Also send me your ncd file for BDC and ill see if you can do it.

2018 X5 50i

Where do I find the ncd file?

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Originally Posted by hufington

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Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

What kind of car do you have and year
Also send me your ncd file for BDC and ill see if you can do it.

2018 X5 50i

Where do I find the ncd file?

You can't do it for a 2018 x5

The ncd files are in c:\data\caf\

So you will see all the ncd files there and it depends on the ecu module you will select the ncd file.

hufington · 12-05-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

You can't do it for a 2018 x5

The ncd files are in c:\data\caf\

So you will see all the ncd files there and it depends on the ecu module you will select the ncd file.

Oh well. Thanks anyways. 2018 does not let you do many things I guess. I really miss the welcome home and adaptive headlights from my '16 550. Both have the same BMW Adaptive LEDs but 550 was offering more features.

SM2 · 12-13-2019, 10:49 PM

Any coders need help finding all the components for the heated seat functionality looking to retrofit fit oem set in.

Igor_M5 · 12-19-2019, 05:24 PM

Does anyone know if Anti-Dazzle can be coded via Bimmercode?

ems328i · 12-19-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Igor_M5

Does anyone know if Anti-Dazzle can be coded via Bimmercode?

You can check on the Bimmercode website:

https://www.bimmercode.app/cars/f15/

Igor_M5 · 12-19-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ems328i

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Originally Posted by Igor_M5

Does anyone know if Anti-Dazzle can be coded via Bimmercode?

You can check on the Bimmercode website:

https://www.bimmercode.app/cars/f15/

I'm not talking about preset codes, wondering if it can be done via Expert mode

homerrr · 12-19-2019, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Igor_M5

Does anyone know if Anti-Dazzle can be coded via Bimmercode?

Not if you try it via VO coding, which BimmerCode doesn't support, but thus far is the only effective way I've heard of (personally confirmed).

Megatr0n · 12-19-2019, 11:08 PM

Can I code Sport plus on a luxury line using bimmercode? I read in this thread you could do it with E-Sys but I don't have that program, I only have Bimmercode expert.

vzfox1 · 12-20-2019, 08:46 AM

I hope this belongs here.....

I recently deleted all profiles on iDrive and reset my preferences. I also made a few code changes to iDrive including video in motion. When I was finished I noticed the ambient lighting (orange/white/blue) and footwell lights werent on when the headlights were turned on and dark outside. They had been working fine until the coding changes and profile deletions. I did make sure they were set to be on with medium brightness in iDrive. Nothing in the coding I changed indicated anything about interior lighting or ambient lighting. Is it possible a fuse blown randomly that controls ambient and footwell lighting?

Coded using Carly for BMW
xDrive 3.5i
US Model 2014

skoold2003 · 12-20-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vzfox1

I hope this belongs here.....

I recently deleted all profiles on iDrive and reset my preferences. I also made a few code changes to iDrive including video in motion. When I was finished I noticed the ambient lighting (orange/white/blue) and footwell lights werent on when the headlights were turned on and dark outside. They had been working fine until the coding changes and profile deletions. I did make sure they were set to be on with medium brightness in iDrive. Nothing in the coding I changed indicated anything about interior lighting or ambient lighting. Is it possible a fuse blown randomly that controls ambient and footwell lighting?

Coded using Carly for BMW
xDrive 3.5i
US Model 2014

They'll came back. Let the car sleep for about half hour.

vzfox1 · 12-20-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skoold2003

They'll came back. Let the car sleep for about half hour.

You were correct. Waited over night and now everything seems to be fine with the ambient and kick panel lights. Thank you.

Jars914 · 01-20-2020, 03:59 PM

Hey anyone do coding in ny? I just want to disable the steering wheel from going up and down being tjat i just paid 1500 for a new steering column, thanks

k3nny · 01-20-2020, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jars914

Hey anyone do coding in ny? I just want to disable the steering wheel from going up and down being tjat i just paid 1500 for a new steering column, thanks

Are you talking about the steering wheel retracting when you exit/enter the vehicle? If so, I did it on mine and can help you out (free of charge). I’m located in Brooklyn. PM me.

Chicane_S54 · 01-25-2020, 01:20 PM

(2014 X5 3.5)

I have the latest version of ISTA+ (I am no expert by any stretch). I followed the OEM instructions for installing the hitch and module. All wiring is complete.
I now have the activate the the AHM module.

Can someone please provide a step by step or provide a link to an existing step by step.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

shawnsheridan · 01-25-2020, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xDrive3Five

(2014 X5 3.5)

I have the latest version of ISTA+ (I am no expert by any stretch). I followed the OEM instructions for installing the hitch and module. All wiring is complete.
I now have the activate the the AHM module.

Can someone please provide a step by step or provide a link to an existing step by step.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

I do not use ISTA+, so I cannot advise on it. For E-Sys though:

3AC Trailer Coupling for the electrically foldable model. Add 3AC to FA and VO Code HU_NBT and AHM.

235 Towing hitch, detachable is the detachable model. Add 235 to FA and VO Code HU_NBT and AHM.

If not supported by FA (like Invisihitch), then use HO-Wort K235 Trailer Tow Hitch Removable instead.

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