10-28-2020, 09:06 AM | #23 | |
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Where does coding out faults in conjunction with changing to aftermarket seats fall on the spectrum of VO Code vs a Bimmercode APP on/off function?
For Example, changing the seat airbags, occupancy sensor, seat position sensor etc to not active? This isn't something that can be carried out with a simple App, is it? Quote:
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10-28-2020, 09:22 AM | #24 | ||
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VO coding would allow you to add/delete the sensors, just as the factory would, when they were building the vehicle from scratch. Here is example of VO coding; notice the coder is adding/removing features via a corresponding three digit option identification. This is how it's done: |
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10-28-2020, 10:01 AM | #26 | |
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First of all, their system doesn't allow direct FLD coding (individual line of changes) as Bimmercode does and most of the stuff that's already decoded is because of regulatory restrictions, so a dealer would be in US DOT violation, by making some specific coding changes.. |
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10-28-2020, 05:07 PM | #31 | ||
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The dealer-level system doesn't make individual lines of "coding" as Bimmercode does, it uploads complete software-level moifications, in one fell swoop.. Dealers "program" ECU changes, they don't "code" them. But whatever, If you say so, who am I to doubt you.. Good luck with all that.. Last edited by Poochie; 10-28-2020 at 11:18 PM.. |
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10-29-2020, 08:17 AM | #32 | |
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They would use Bimmercode. |
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10-29-2020, 09:09 AM | #33 |
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That was my takeaway as well, that they would use the same app we can. Sometimes the most simple explanation is the correct one.
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So what's the point of going to the dealer or even mentioning this, you can pull over to the side of road and "code" yourself with Bimmercode.. Whatever man, space aliens can 'code' for you, I don't care but you specifically said a franchise dealer is coding whatever you want and that was factually misleading, since it's not something that they do or are even capable of accomplishing with their own equipment.. The end.. |
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The OP had warranty concerns. I was just relaying what my dealer told me. Weather you belive me or not, I could not care less. No reason for me to lie. But you're right pooch, my bad. Sorry to have said anything... |
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Yea, that sounds about right and how a franchise dealer rolls; they just live and breath to correct to customer's mistakes, all gratis, courtesy of BMW.. Look, I didn't exactly mean to imply that you where being untruthful, maybe more misguided and regret going down this rabbit hole but just for reference, my point, without coming off snooty, merely was that an official dealer doesn't doesn't do what's called FDL coding, as which is done with the Bimmercode APP, simple because they can't possible make lines of coding changes, such as for example; auto/comfort mirror folding or the rear fog light activation mods. When an official dealer replaces a part which requires new encoding, their system already has a corresponding software available, with a number or per-populated menu, which is then injected into the related modules, via programming. That guides how the intended part is meant to operate and keeps within all regulations and restrictions, for that specific region, if any. *see below* A franchise dealer doesn't pull out their iPhone X with that cracked screen, order a OBD2 dongle from Amazon, download the APP, pay $30 Bimmercode, then make individuals lines of coding changes to their customer's cars, to their heart desires. Their systems are way more comprehensive and regulated, in how and what encoding chances can be made to a customer's vehicle and how it's injected. What us end-users accomplishes with Bimmercode, is sort of piggybacking into that aforementioned vehicle current software to generate a said result, a franchise dealer system doesn't work like that, they writes and injects their own commands and encoding parameters, via programming.. A dealer, can't and won't make changes as Bimmercode because their system doesn't allow FDL coding, they can only make encoding changes that's tied to a retrofit, repair, recall, etc and making any such chances as what done with Bimmercode would violate so many regulations that already is put in place, which it's only bridled by software encoding blocks. Now, if you are telling me a dealer tech, off the books, is doing you a solid and using his Bimmercode APP or pirated version of eSyS to do some coding to your vehicle, then yes, that sounds very much plausible but I sincerely doubt any official dealer, worth his salt, is going to make any Bimmercode-like changing and officially invoice it. . |
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I guess the point I was making was that my dealer has no problem with these changes being made by either the owner of the vehicle or the tech providing the service. They give it their blessing so to speak. And they are a big dealer here in my area. |
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Wouldn't resetting the cars software in the idrive7 wipe out all the codes that Bimmercode changed anyway? After a full reset how would the dealer know that the code was ever changed in the first place?
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Always wondered why the feature never worked, but I figured it was market specific
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