[xit2050]

Originally Posted by teen335

Wow, you learn something new everyday

In Europe this is an option (in combination with dimming mirrors).

[RPN]

Originally Posted by 328AL

Igor, can it be programmed to work the same way w/o using a key fob, but rather holding/touching a door handle?

Yes. This is how I set mine up the other night. You have to keep your finger in place for a few more seconds to get them to go in, but it's instant when you're unlocking.

Why are you guys paying so much to have someone do this? It's not hard to do and there's plenty of references on this board for how to get setup. First thing I did after getting my car.

If anyone wants to visit me about an hour north of Boston, I'll code for beer

[Stoofpilot]

Igor, are you guys saying that even if my car does not have the Comfort Access where the seat goes back for easy entrance, you can code the features.?

[Yobyot]

Originally Posted by infinitigor

$130, takes about 15-20 minutes to get done. not sure if they'll recode for free if the dealer updates my software though.

Total rip-off. Buy a cable, an ESys token and do it yourself. Everything you need to learn to code your car is on this (and other) forums.

[328AL]

Originally Posted by Yobyot

Total rip-off. Buy a cable, an ESys token and do it yourself. Everything you need to learn to code your car is on this (and other) forums.

I found one http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777

210 pages! It would be great if someone could summarize it for latest MY13 and MY14 models.

[Frogman]

Originally Posted by 328AL

I found one http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777

210 pages! It would be great if someone could summarize it for latest MY13 and MY14 models.

Enclosed is the summary sheet I use that lists the most common things that people want coded.

There are other settings that have been discovered, but they either aren't things people want, have unwanted side effects, or don't always do anything.

[lewes2]

I looked into coding our f30 myself but after reading through all the technical stuff, pricing the necessary cable, and thinking about the possibility of turning the car into a brick, I decided to have it

In the WashDC area. DC metro coding

This forum software will not allow me to insert a URL ????

Website has options and prices. Two other items I had changed:

IDrive shows individual tire pressure and temp, and the fog lights come on when unlocking the doors with the fob. Handy for dark nights.

[Yobyot]

Originally Posted by lewes2

I looked into coding our f30 myself but after reading through all the technical stuff, pricing the necessary cable, and thinking about the possibility of turning the car into a brick, I decided to have it

In the WashDC area. DC metro coding

This forum software will not allow me to insert a URL ????

Website has options and prices. Two other items I had changed:

IDrive shows individual tire pressure and temp, and the fog lights come on when unlocking the doors with the fob. Handy for dark nights.

Except:
=> Every time the dealer reprograms your car, you will have to pay again. It's likely you will have the car upgraded three or four times during the warranty. I am on my fourth update in the first year.
=> It's just not that hard to do. Go to the DIY forum, follow the very simple instructions from svache. I'm no expert, but I can code the stuff I like in 15 minutes.
=> Why trust your car to someone clearly trying to fleece you when there's an incredibly supportive community here who has helped people with the most geeky issues?

Bottom line, doing this yourself is safer, more enlightening and just plain more fun than having some dude you don't know hit you up for $150.

[328AL]

Originally Posted by Frogman

Enclosed is the summary sheet I use that lists the most common things that people want coded.

There are other settings that have been discovered, but they either aren't things people want, have unwanted side effects, or don't always do anything.

Thanks! It includes about everything I wanted to do. I did not even know that those options were even available.

I like the way you went about it, just a simple list of most used options.
Can you re-post or a copy a link to page that has a concise list of instructions that would be easy to follow for people who have not done it before?

[328AL]

Originally Posted by Yobyot

Except:
=> Every time the dealer reprograms your car, you will have to pay again. It's likely you will have the car upgraded three or four times during the warranty. I am on my fourth update in the first year.
=> It's just not that hard to do. Go to the DIY forum, follow the very simple instructions from svache. I'm no expert, but I can code the stuff I like in 15 minutes.
=> Why trust your car to someone clearly trying to fleece you when there's an incredibly supportive community here who has helped people with the most geeky issues?

Bottom line, doing this yourself is safer, more enlightening and just plain more fun than having some dude you don't know hit you up for $150.

I agree with you, it makes total sense!
Would you point people like myself, who has no clue how to do it, to a specific page(s). I just can't bring myself to reading 210 pages in one thread along, sorry.

[RPN]

Originally Posted by 328AL

I agree with you, it makes total sense!
Would you point people like myself, who has no clue how to do it, to a specific page(s). I just can't bring myself to reading 210 pages in one thread along, sorry.

Everything you really need is in the first post of the thread. To be honest, if that's not accessible enough for you, then you maybe shouldn't be coding your own car. It does require some attention to detail and willingness to RTFM. If that's not your thing, well, I guess I understand paying someone then.

[328AL]

Originally Posted by RPN

Everything you really need is in the first post of the thread. To be honest, if that's not accessible enough for you, then you maybe shouldn't be coding your own car. It does require some attention to detail and willingness to RTFM. If that's not your thing, well, I guess I understand paying someone then.

Thank you! My concern was, since it's a software and car models do change, to make sure it's the latest version and instructions are applicable for MY14.

However, it sounds like it's all the same and has not changed from a year ago, I'll go through it.

[RPN]

Originally Posted by 328AL

Thank you! My concern was, since it's a software and car models do change, to make sure it's the latest version and instructions are applicable for MY14.

However, it sounds like it's all the same and has not changed from a year ago, I'll go through it.

Ah. Did not understand that specific concern. It is valid. But I think you will find feedback from MY14 coders in that and other threads. As I recall they are finding some config points to have slightly changed names but nothing preventing them from making desired changes.

Remember that once you are in a thread you can then search within that thread only. I'd start with "MY14".

[justinnum1]

problem is when dealer recodes software you lose the stuff...

[Frogman]

Originally Posted by RPN

Everything you really need is in the first post of the thread. To be honest, if that's not accessible enough for you, then you maybe shouldn't be coding your own car. It does require some attention to detail and willingness to RTFM. If that's not your thing, well, I guess I understand paying someone then.

There are a fair number of people that will help code your car for free (or maybe some beer).

Check out the regional forums for help.

[328AL]

Thanks guys, I'll keep looking and reading.

[trey100]

Originally Posted by Carlos_Danger

So this guy with mild understanding about general software and enough time to read some forums and poke some Bimmers is now making $130 for 15 minutes of "work", after 7 years of Med School i was making $70/hour my first year, only in America haha

Agreed it sounds like a lot if this person had a never ending line of cars to work on but I am sure he is getting a car here and there so it's more of an inconvenience to do it for much less in my opinion.

Also, I am not a computer software programmer or anything and I tried reading through the instructions and I stopped when I started reading about soldering cables and rapid sharing files, etc. I personally would rather pay someone $60-$130 to get this done than spend all this time trying to figure it out (at least with my background).

People here drop a lot of money on a lot of things that I'm sure have high profit margins. How much can those painted amber reflector replacements cost to make?

[328AL]

Originally Posted by Carlos_Danger

So this guy with mild understanding about general software and enough time to read some forums and poke some Bimmers is now making $130 for 15 minutes of "work", after 7 years of Med School i was making $70/hour my first year, only in America haha

I'm relatively sure that guy is not driving M5