Coding a 7 Series?

[Wonks20]

Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

I understand that
We all have it in the iDrive

However, the LED can be even brighter by code

Understandable that will be great if we can code it to make it even brighter. Is it possible though?

[RaptorStrike]

Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

I understand that
We all have it in the iDrive

However, the LED can be even brighter by code

I'm not sure you can make it even brighter than the max setting already within iDrive.

Could be wrong but I don't recall seeing it anywhere. However it isn't something I've felt the need to do.

[mrgicm]

Did anyone manage to flash the EGS( Gearbox) with Alpina software?

[mpop302]

How do you set obd/ecu settings back to factory?

Not sure if coding changed this, but if doors are locked, can you still open them by pulling the inside handle?

[mrgicm]

Originally Posted by mpop302

How do you set obd/ecu settings back to factory?

Not sure if coding changed this, but if doors are locked, can you still open them by pulling the inside handle?

First pull unlock and second pull unlock.

[jlin101]

Originally Posted by M6BMWDriver

In the HU head unit there is a setting as well for Kompass. Also, try to look for Compass

tried that but it's the same result--the compass appeared in the cluster upon coding, then disappeared when the car was out of diagnostic mode.

[mpop302]

Originally Posted by mrgicm

First pull unlock and second pull unlock.

Thanks


Is there a quick way of setting everything to stock ecu?

Or do I have to restore from earliest backup in each category?

[Vinny49]

About to jump into this myself.

Going to order the ODBLink MX+ because I'd like to keep the exhaust valves open, maybe turn the Alpina gauges on, among other things.

Assuming 2020 has very little difference from other G11s coding-wise.

[Vinny49]

Alright - with Bimmercode and the ODBLink, I have (what I think are) limited options in the 2020. Looks like the BDC ECU (?) isn't supported yet, and I think most of the stuff I want to do is in there.

[BHDatx]

Just joined the forum and ordered my e-net cable. Look forward to hacking this big boat!

[BimmerGermany740]

Vinny, I have the ODBLink MX+ also and can access the BDC on my 2018 G12.

However I'm curious if there is a better option for 7 series in general. The V-gate I used before the ODBLink MX+ did not work well at all.

[pcrispy]

Originally Posted by Vinny49

Alright - with Bimmercode and the ODBLink, I have (what I think are) limited options in the 2020. Looks like the BDC ECU (?) isn't supported yet, and I think most of the stuff I want to do is in there.

The exhaust valves are in the BimmerLink app, not BimmerCode.

[Wonks20]

Is it possible to code the G series for the fog lights to remain on with the headlights every time the vehicle is started?

[pcrispy]

Originally Posted by Wonks20

Is it possible to code the G series for the fog lights to remain on with the headlights every time the vehicle is started?

I asked around for the same thing but kept finding it wasn't possible. I did find a way to code in BimmerCode expert mode to keep the fog lights on when I switch the brights on, but that's about it.

[M6BMWDriver]

Originally Posted by pcrispy

I asked around for the same thing but kept finding it wasn't possible. I did find a way to code in BimmerCode expert mode to keep the fog lights on when I switch the brights on, but that's about it.

In the old 7 series you could buy the fog light switch to be on all the time or off all the time. But not the G11

But i might be wrong.

[Vinny49]

Originally Posted by pcrispy

The exhaust valves are in the BimmerLink app, not BimmerCode.

Thanks! Will check it out.

[Vinny49]

Originally Posted by BimmerGermany740

Vinny, I have the ODBLink MX+ also and can access the BDC on my 2018 G12.

However I'm curious if there is a better option for 7 series in general. The V-gate I used before the ODBLink MX+ did not work well at all.

Turns out the latest beta version of Bimmercode gives me access to the BDC ECU, but unfortunately no option for interior lighting changes. I assume they're in expert mode, but until my German buddy is sitting next to me in the car, I'm going to leave that as-is.

[sdy12318]

Is it possible to code the bower&wilkins speaker light to synchronize ambient lighting on G12?

I know the G12 LCI has the function. G12 & LCI use the same parts for the speaker LED.

[Ratnik]

Is esys 3.30.1 with launcher pro 2.8 enough for coding G serie G11 2016 or do I need to buy EsysX

[bigmac f02+g12]

Originally Posted by sdy12318

Is it possible to code the bower&wilkins speaker light to synchronize ambient lighting on G12?

I know the G12 LCI has the function. G12 & LCI use the same parts for the speaker LED.

That's something Ive been wondering myself

[Chaindler]

What adapter would you recommend to buy to work with Bimmersoft?

Or any supported adapter works the same?

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by Chaindler

What adapter would you recommend to buy to work with Bimmersoft?

Or any supported adapter works the same?

My preference would be going with the ENET Cables and Ethernet to Lightning or USBC depending on the phone you have. Coding hard wired is 10x faster than using BT.

If you still want to go with BT, get the OBDLink MX+ as it opens up all the coding vs the others that are limited.

https://www.bimmercode.app/adapters/