BimmerCode

David Arlen

· #2 · Nov 24, 2017

PhilDias said:
Hi everyone, I'd like your thoughts.
I'd like to start my car to always turn on in green mode or sport mode. I believe using the BimmerCode android app this is possible.

Has anyone tried it and does it work?
Are there any pitfalls to look out for?

I have a 67 plate Cooper.

Regards

I have a new 2018 Clubman S and was able to use BimmerCode so my car starts in Sport every time.

Only downside is gas consumption since I’m having too much fun with it.

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PhilDias

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 24, 2017

Thanks for the answer, did you just have to pay for a vgate icar 2 and nothing else?
Have you made any other changes?

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vetsvette

· #4 · Nov 25, 2017

I use an iPhone/iPad but I'm sure it's the same for Androids. You need the iCar2 and make in app purchase of the software. Less than $50 total an it works like a champ. I've done a lot of coding using this app. It also gives you the option of "Expert Mode" which is more like the PC program. The app has a lot of the more popular changes simplified with one click shortcuts.

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_Minims_

· #5 · Nov 27, 2017

Hello,

Is it possible to enbale JCW mode (sport mode) in HUD with this app as Carly does ? Thx.

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PhilDias

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 27, 2017

_Minims_ said:
Hello,

Is it possible to enbale JCW mode (sport mode) in HUD with this app as Carly does ? Thx.

I'd like to know that too. Do you mean with the rev counter showing in the HUD in sport mode? Thanks Phil

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_Minims_

· #7 · Nov 27, 2017

PhilDias said:
I'd like to know that too. Do you mean with the rev counter showing in the HUD in sport mode? Thanks Phil

I mean this :

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Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 27, 2017

Oooh yeah ha ha

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Russtnutts

· #9 · Nov 28, 2017

Oohhhhh I've been trying to get that on my 2016 Cooper Clubby for ages do tell if its possible via android!!

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_Minims_

· #10 · Nov 28, 2017

I have asked the app developer, very quick reply.
He says it possible in expert mode

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David Arlen

· #11 · Nov 29, 2017 (Edited)

I was able to enable the JCW heads up display using BimmerCode and the Vgate adapter. All I can say is that it’s worth buying it if this is the only thing you program.

You have to go in to expert mode in both the HUD and KOMBI ECUs and enable the following:

HUD, set HUD_SPORTANZEIGE_ENABLE, HUD_SPORTANZEIGE_FES_ENABLE, and HUD_SPORTANZEIGE_MS_GASSE_ENABLE to AKTIV.

So it’s six things you need to activate. Once you’re done, go in to your settings for the HUD and you’ll see new options for sports display.

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Albastru

· #12 · Nov 29, 2017

OMG... just ordered the Vgate OBD adaptor... Can't wait to try it out for a few other coding tricks.

Thanks for the instructions and confirmation.

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David Arlen

· #13 · Nov 29, 2017

Albastru said:
OMG... just ordered the Vgate OBD adaptor... Can't wait to try it out for a few other coding tricks.

Thanks for the instructions and confirmation.

You’ll love it. I love opening all windows and the sunroof in one shot either from the fob or door. Use that all the time.

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vetsvette

· #14 · Nov 29, 2017

They just had an update for the bimmercode app. Version 2.3

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PhilDias

Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 29, 2017

Sorry for the quality but as you know, HUD pictures never turn out right. Got the rev counter in the HUD now. Thank you so much, I'm like a pig in sh**. Massive thanks to David, you're a STAR!!!

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· #16 · Nov 29, 2017

David Arlen said:
I was able to enable the JCW heads up display using BimmerCode and the Vgate adapter. All I can say is that it’s worth buying it if this is the only thing you program.

You have to go in to expert mode in both the HUD and KOMBI ECUs and enable the following:

HUD, set HUD_SPORTANZEIGE_ENABLE, HUD_SPORTANZEIGE_FES_ENABLE, and HUD_SPORTANZEIGE_MS_GASSE_ENABLE to AKTIV.

So it’s six things you need to activate. Once you’re done, go in to your settings for the HUD and you’ll see new options for sports display.

Thank you for that! I've been using Carly but bought the Vgate adapter yesterday as I want to program this too, so I'll sort out Bimmercode once it comes tomorrow and then I can get this programmed

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David Arlen

· #17 · Nov 29, 2017

I’m glad I could help. I guess I can understand why Mini doesn’t activate the tach to differentiate the JCW crowd but having this turned on now makes the whole HUD completely worth it. Now i just have to wait for BimmerCode to update the ASD ECU so I can turn off the annoying passenger seat belt warning.

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Discussion Starter · #18 · Nov 30, 2017

Hi David, thanks again, is there anything else you think is a must to code?

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David Arlen

· #19 · Nov 30, 2017

PhilDias said:
Hi David, thanks again, is there anything else you think is a must to code?

So far I’ve done the following:
Door handle lights come on in reverse

Turned off the legal disclaimer

Sunroof opens and closes when using comfort access either from the fob or door handle (along with all windows)

Car starts in sport mode

JCW tach in the HUD

I also turned on JCW option for the center display lights but I don’t think it’s working properly. I see the option in settings but when I activate it, it does a weird red light pattern that I can’t make heads or tails of. I think there is another option that needs to be set with it.

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