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      10-17-2017, 11:55 PM   #1233
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thanks buddy. you also resolved my auto mirror fold issue...it was my only factory gripe with the car....like how is that not default? haha.

that and ASD alone was worth the $47 bucks. after a year i was tired of those fake ass sounds. especially the rev match sound.
Where are the settings for this. I want to do the angel lights, asd off and auto mirror fold down still on the fence to buy the app if I can’t get those done.
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      10-18-2017, 12:43 AM   #1234
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I can confirm that the turn signal blink option is not found on my 2018 M2 LCI.
I know I don't have a M2, but it is not on my 2018 440xi LCI in iDrive either.
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      10-18-2017, 03:24 AM   #1235
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Where are the settings for this. I want to do the angel lights, asd off and auto mirror fold down still on the fence to buy the app if I can’t get those done.
The app handles all of those things at least on the M2. For the mirrors you need to ALSO set the comfort settings delay to 0 so that lock and unlock fold instantly, no waiting holding down lock or whatever.
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      10-18-2017, 11:07 AM   #1236
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Just had my service done at Pfaff BMW, no issues with the car being coded, the service was great, I highly recommend them to anyone in the GTA.

Thanks to the people in this thread who recommended them!!
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***Stupid Question of the Day ALERT***

So after ordering my iCar VgateII (yes I got the WiFi one) about a month ago, it finally arrived.

Now if I could only find the port in the car where I am supposed to plug it in...

...be nice.
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      10-18-2017, 01:54 PM   #1238
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***Stupid Question of the Day ALERT***

So after ordering my iCar VgateII (yes I got the WiFi one) about a month ago, it finally arrived.

Now if I could only find the port in the car where I am supposed to plug it in...

...be nice.
Underneath the dash, drivers side of course, on top of the hood latch opener, look there and you'll see it. Code away!
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      10-18-2017, 01:58 PM   #1239
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Underneath the dash, drivers side of course, on top of the hood latch opener, look there and you'll see it. Code away!
Appreciate it, thanks! I assume it is in the same/similar place on most BMW's?
Will practice on my F30 until my F87 arrives next month.
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      10-18-2017, 01:59 PM   #1240
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***Stupid Question of the Day ALERT***

So after ordering my iCar VgateII (yes I got the WiFi one) about a month ago, it finally arrived.

Now if I could only find the port in the car where I am supposed to plug it in...

...be nice.
At your left knee below the dashboard.
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      10-18-2017, 02:55 PM   #1241
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***Stupid Question of the Day ALERT***

So after ordering my iCar VgateII (yes I got the WiFi one) about a month ago, it finally arrived.

Now if I could only find the port in the car where I am supposed to plug it in...

...be nice.
Not stupid, took me a while to find it because it?s right up against the panel on the left. I pretty much had to get on my knees and stick my head in there until I saw it. Oh and it faces the opposite of what you?d think too haha
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      10-18-2017, 04:18 PM   #1242
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Does anyone know if there's a coding in expert mode where the windows won't crack open when you press the unlock button with your key fob?

For example, I want it to behave just like when you unlock with comfort access where it doesn't crack open the window. And this is different from when you actually open the door, it does crack down slightly but not as much when you press the unlock on the key fob.

Hopefully I described it well enough...haha
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      10-18-2017, 04:29 PM   #1243
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Does anyone know if there's a coding in expert mode where the windows won't crack open when you press the unlock button with your key fob?

For example, I want it to behave just like when you unlock with comfort access where it doesn't crack open the window. And this is different from when you actually open the door, it does crack down slightly but not as much when you press the unlock on the key fob.

Hopefully I described it well enough...haha
available in stereo buttons settings. set delay for unlock away from instant. and leave instant for lock so you don't have to hold the button to close mirrors if that is coded.
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Dealer updated my 2017 M2 to the current software version and now BimmerCode is unable to code the head unit. Hmph.
That isn't what i wanted to hear. Literally just dropped the car off to get ISTEP updated yesterday.

You should email them and tell them to fix it: info@bimmercodeapp.de

I will do the same if i have the same issue (which presumably i will)

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      10-19-2017, 07:50 PM   #1245
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That isn't what i wanted to hear. Literally just dropped the car off to get ISTEP updated yesterday.

You should email them and tell them to fix it: info@bimmercodeapp.de

I will do the same if i have the same issue (which presumably i will)
The app just needs to get updated. Happened to me when I got my firmware updated to update the electronic steering. I could still access most of the modules to code, but not all of them until the app was updated.
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The app just needs to get updated. Happened to me when I got my firmware updated to update the electronic steering. I could still access most of the modules to code, but not all of them until the app was updated.
They emailed me back and said the same thing. Glad to hear they're on top of things.

I just got their bimmerlink link app as well to be able to play with the exhaust flap. Can't wait to try it.
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      10-20-2017, 05:59 PM   #1247
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Dealer updated my 2017 M2 to the current software version and now BimmerCode is unable to code the head unit. Hmph.
Ried, i just got my car back with the updated ISTEP and i'm able to code the headunit with bimmercode. The first two times i tried it showed an error message but after being persistent and trying 3-4 more times it loaded and is working. Might be worth giving it another try.
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bimmercode on Android

anybody using the Android version?
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      10-21-2017, 04:09 PM   #1249
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anybody using the Android version?
I am. Just waiting on expert mode to make it over. No issues do far with what I've coded.
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      10-23-2017, 07:37 AM   #1250
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Coding under Warranty

Ive been bitching to my dealership, trying to get them to remove ASD on my month old M2. I had gone through a service adviser and also the business mgr... It was reported back to me that their software from bmw wont let them do this.. This time I took a different approach.. When the local BMW Genius at the dealership called me to inquire how everything was with the car, I laid out my feelings on ASD and how its so objectionable to so many people and how owners right and left are coding it out, and if they can do it why cant BMW?

This was his emailed response:

"While the ASD can be shut off through coding we actually had a customer yesterday in for service and his warranty was voided due to him altering the factory settings. While I understand where you’re coming from and the annoyance this can be unfortunately it’s not something I would recommend to do this early into your purchase. Maybe something to think about towards the end of the warranty period."

So theyre standing fast on this. Im disappointed and will probably choose not to risk jeopardizing the warranty even though Ive bought the hardware and paid for the bimmercode software. I think they should offer this service to new bmw owners in the same way that they offer other services..Id even pay a reasonable amount for them to do it. I can see why they cant open this up to individual coding under warranty, but at least they need to provide the option of disabling it at the dealership.
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Ive been bitching to my dealership, trying to get them to remove ASD on my month old M2. I had gone through a service adviser and also the business mgr... It was reported back to me that their software from bmw wont let them do this.. This time I took a different approach.. When the local BMW Genius at the dealership called me to inquire how everything was with the car, I laid out my feelings on ASD and how its so objectionable to so many people and how owners right and left are coding it out, and if they can do it why cant BMW?

This was his emailed response:

"While the ASD can be shut off through coding we actually had a customer yesterday in for service and his warranty was voided due to him altering the factory settings. While I understand where you’re coming from and the annoyance this can be unfortunately it’s not something I would recommend to do this early into your purchase. Maybe something to think about towards the end of the warranty period."

So theyre standing fast on this. Im disappointed and will probably choose not to risk jeopardizing the warranty even though Ive bought the hardware and paid for the bimmercode software. I think they should offer this service to new bmw owners in the same way that they offer other services..Id even pay a reasonable amount for them to do it. I can see why they cant open this up to individual coding under warranty, but at least they need to provide the option of disabling it at the dealership.
That customer just needs to use his first backup and restore things to factory settings if anything comes up. That response sounds like the typical, “Don’t mess with anything in the car, we know more than you (but really we dont)” response.
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Personally, I consider that response absolute bullpucky. My BMW shop knows full well of my coding, and has happily done whatever my car has required in terms of service. Moreover, as has been discussed ad nauseam on this board, neither BMW nor any other car manufacturer can void a warranty for modifications unless those modifications can be shown to have caused the problem or problems for which service is required. So if you code out ASD, and BMW tries to deny a repair for the screeching brake noise, they are out of luck, at least legally speaking. Practically speaking, though, the dispute is a pain in the ass, so you need a good dealer relationship.
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That customer just needs to use his first backup and restore things to factory settings if anything comes up. That response sounds like the typical, “Don’t mess with anything in the car, we know more than you (but really we dont)” response.
Im fully aware of Magnuson-Moss and all its implications, as Ive lived with modified cars most of my adult life. Backups dont always work as users here have reported.. Plus which, shaddow codes in the ecu are created which, if any dealer is looking for a reason to deny warranty coverage, can find. Users here have reported that occasional dealer attempts at flashing ecus where factory ecu configs have been changed have resulted in failure.

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Personally, I consider that response absolute bullpucky. My BMW shop knows full well of my coding, and has happily done whatever my car has required in terms of service. Moreover, as has been discussed ad nauseam on this board, neither BMW nor any other car manufacturer can void a warranty for modifications unless those modifications can be shown to have caused the problem or problems for which service is required. So if you code out ASD, and BMW tries to deny a repair for the screeching brake noise, they are out of luck, at least legally speaking. Practically speaking, though, the dispute is a pain in the ass, so you need a good dealer relationship.

Youre very lucky you have a dealer you can work with. However, I dont think theyd even attempt do deny warranty coverage for brake problems... But what if something electronically is afoul? I dont think its a huge stretch for the dealer to try and draw a connection between any electronic problem and any hacked software which was used to interface with the ECU in a non factory change. Listen, Im not trying to make the dealers' case for them, and I wish I had a dealer who was willing to go out on a limb for this. But there are real cases reported here where dealer flashes failed because of a coding changes which customers applied, etc. Each person has to make the determination for themselves whether the reward is worth the risk. The approach Im taking is that the dealer, not unlike most Insurance providers, will look for any opportunity to deny coverage, and its up to the owner to not give it to them.. Is this right? Absolutely not. But I think its the reality most of us have to live in, unless we dont mind spending lots of bucks and time in court.

As an aside, I used to have an E36 M3 which I bought new from a bmw dealer who was also a Dinan dealer.. I had the car outfitted with Dinan vortech supercharger, Dinan Koni suspension, and Dinan exhaust among a lot of other stuff.... In time, to get more power, I changed the pulley size on the blower to develop a couple more psi and HP... Not long after, the Dinan muffler blew a weld. While still under warranty, I went to Dinan for redress, and was informed that they had been reading the forums and know for a fact that I upped the boost... Its that small boost increase which they lorded over my head as to why I wont find any help from them in replacing the exhaust.. I guess Ive been around long enough to expect the worst rather than the best of many dealers in the field.
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Maybe, but backups dont always work as users here have reported.. Plus which, shaddow codes in the ecu are created which, if any dealer is looking for a reason to deny warranty coverage, can find.




Youre very lucky you have a dealer you can work with. However, I dont think theyd even attempt do deny warranty coverage for brake problems... But what if something electronically is afoul? I dont think its a huge stretch for the dealer to try and draw a connection between any electronic problem and any hacked software which was used to interface with the ECU in a non factory change. Listen, Im not trying to make the dealers' case for them, and I wish I had a dealer who was willing to go out on a limb for this. But there are real cases reported here where dealer flashes failed because of a coding changes which customers applied, etc. Each person has to make the determination for themselves whether the reward is worth the risk. The approach Im taking is that the dealer, not unlike most Insurance providers, will look for any opportunity to deny coverage, and its up to the owner to not give it to them.. Is this right? Absolutely not. But I think its the reality most of us have to live in, unless we dont mind spending lots of bucks and time in court.

As an aside, I used to have an E36 M3 which I bought new from a bmw dealer who was also a Dinan dealer.. I had the car outfitted with Dinan vortech supercharger, Dinan Koni suspension, and Dinan exhaust among a lot of other stuff.... In time, to get more power, I changed the pulley size on the blower to develop a couple more psi and HP... Not long after, the Dinan muffler blew a weld. While still under warranty, I went to Dinan for redress, and was informed that they had been reading the forums and know for a fact that I upped the boost... Its that small boost increase which they lorded over my head as to why I wont find any help from them in replacing the exhaust.. I guess Ive been around long enough to expect the worst rather than the best of many dealers in the field.
They may have had a point with your boost increase on the E36.

The rest is BS. They just can't say you changed a setting and voided your warranty. The burden of proof is squarely on them thanks to a 1975 law.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus...s_Warranty_Act

That being said, I get it about limiting the drama. No point fighting with the dealer. Suck it up or find a different one is the path of least resistance.

Now if that ASD is still bugging the crap out of you (like it did me), get yourself a bypass cable. Under $60 and installs in about 15 minutes. No coding and easy to undo if you wish. Some earlier cars with the coded ASD disable had some owners reporting a little of amp hiss in the stereo after doing so. the cable totally removes the ASD amp from the loop.

https://technicpnp.com/product/asd-bypass-harness/

Good luck (btw, most love the car minus the ASD).
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