[Cobra Kai]

Hey all -

First time poster here, and recent convert from VW/Audi scene. I was last about to pull the trigger on a Audi A6, but in the end just found it so extremely boring. As soon as I sat in the 340i, I knew it was for me. Some newbie questions (mine didn't come with owners manual!):

Backdoor Lock. Is there ANY way to get it to unlock with all the rest, without having to hit the keyfob or center unlock button? It gets me every time when I park, get out, and open the door for my kid.

Sport Mode. There are 2 up settings, and 2 down settings. Does it default to a middle setting?

Accessories button. This is my first car that doesn't use an actual "key". I'm getting used to the nuances of it, but the annoying thing I can't figure out - when I park, I hit the button to turn the car off, how do I get everything else to turn off? I don't prefer having theme music playing when I arrive and open my doors to get out.

Key Fob. I only got one from the dealer. What's the running cost on replacements? I'd imagine it's quite costly? I'll be taking it to the dealer to handle a couple of other outstanding issues and can find out then too.

Outside of those things, loving this car. The solid "tightness" of the car truly makes it an amazing experience. Glad to be here!

[chhappy7]

Backdoor lock - with BimmerCode you can code it to unlock door on engine turnoff.

Sport mode - I'm assuming you mean between sport+, sport, comfort and eco. It will default to comfort mode.

Accessories - you can press the ignition one more time after turning the car off without the foot on the brake. I have my car coded with BimmerCode to turn off all accessories like radio when I open my driver door after turning engine off.

Keyfob - I think like 300? 400?

Welcome and feel free to ask any other questions so you can enjoy the F30 to the fullest!

[Desertnate]

Originally Posted by chhappy7

Accessories - you can press the ignition one more time after turning the car off without the foot on the brake.

One thing to add. If you have a manual transmission, you can leave your foot on the brake, but the clutch pedal must be all the way up.

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by chhappy7

Backdoor lock - with BimmerCode you can code it to unlock door on engine turnoff.

Sport mode - I'm assuming you mean between sport+, sport, comfort and eco. It will default to comfort mode.

Accessories - you can press the ignition one more time after turning the car off without the foot on the brake. I have my car coded with BimmerCode to turn off all accessories like radio when I open my driver door after turning engine off.

Keyfob - I think like 300? 400?

Welcome and feel free to ask any other questions so you can enjoy the F30 to the fullest!

This. And with Bimmercode you will change a lot of other things that you'll grown to hate with time like the angle of the dip in side mirror, how many blinks, running light intensity, and much more.

[Cobra Kai]

Originally Posted by chhappy7

Welcome and feel free to ask any other questions so you can enjoy the F30 to the fullest!

You are improving my quality of life! Sounds like I need to get this Bimmer Code thing you're talking about. This can all be done by this iPhone app? On my Audi we had to use the VAG-COM that connected by a dongle - not awesome.

[EDWYER]

Originally Posted by Cobra Kai

This can all be done by this iPhone app?

Yes.

[alistairk]

Originally Posted by Cobra Kai

You are improving my quality of life! Sounds like I need to get this Bimmer Code thing you're talking about. This can all be done by this iPhone app? On my Audi we had to use the VAG-COM that connected by a dongle - not awesome.

Yes and no. You do have to get a physical OBD adapter, Bimmercode doesn't connect with the car directly via Bluetooth or anything.

With the back doors, you can set the door locks to all unlock with comfort access (if equipped) or a button press and also turn off the setting to lock all doors when you drive. This can be done through the iDrive, no coding required. Of course, this assumes that you don't care if the doors lock when you drive. Also, there is an owners manual in the iDrive you can search through.

WRT the key fob, I think 300-400 is correct. I've never done it, but according to some posts the dealer may try to charge you $100 to "program" the key but it's supposedly super easy to do yourself as long as it's a brand new key that's never been programmed.

[chowser51]

Order a keyfob from your dealership parts department then sync it yourself. My replacement fob with key blade cut was $372+tax

[jh_f30]

Not sure what year your car is, but you can pretty easily find pdfs of owners manuals online.

[ali820]

Others have already done a great job answering your questions so I'll just say Welcome!

Bimmercode is awesome. Wish I knew sooner.

[Cobra Kai]

Originally Posted by alistairk

Yes and no. You do have to get a physical OBD adapter, Bimmercode doesn't connect with the car directly via Bluetooth or anything.

Thank you guys.

I purchased the app. Is this the adapter I need?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...8aeb73ce249734

[undertaker]

Congrats! I am a Audi defector as well, was looking at another one. But the BMW, is just more alluring and satisfying to drive, no matter the chassis or Series, E, F or G or the criticism.

[deviantspeed]

Originally Posted by Cobra Kai

You are improving my quality of life! Sounds like I need to get this Bimmer Code thing you're talking about. This can all be done by this iPhone app? On my Audi we had to use the VAG-COM that connected by a dongle - not awesome.

VCDS now, calling it vag-com indicates that you might be old school I've been involved with VAG cars for decades!

If you ask your dealer, they might goodwill the permanent coding with the mothership, which might be desired. Usually they want 1/2 a day. I have VCDS and Bimmercode, BC is pretty cool for coding, but won't read codes. Do I know you from vortex or audiworld?

I know my CPO 2013 328i, they turned off the start/stop permanently because I just asked. In my area the BMW dealer is like 1000000x better than the vw or audi dealer, it's usually like "YES!!!!" as opposed to, "it's your fault".

Welcome to the fun!

[deviantspeed]

Also, this is the one I use for android:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like IOS has the same one, works great. BTW if you use VCDS, be prepared for longer loading times using these tools. It's just the way of the DME gods. Also backup your /bimmercode directory after the first scan if you ever have to revert.

[BigJack75]

Can someone post a link on how to:

Backdoor lock - with BimmerCode you can code it to unlock door on engine turnoff.

Code with BimmerCode to turn off all accessories like radio when I open my driver door after turning engine off.

[dbright03]

Originally Posted by chhappy7

Backdoor lock - with BimmerCode you can code it to unlock door on engine turnoff.

Sport mode - I'm assuming you mean between sport+, sport, comfort and eco. It will default to comfort mode.

Accessories - you can press the ignition one more time after turning the car off without the foot on the brake. I have my car coded with BimmerCode to turn off all accessories like radio when I open my driver door after turning engine off.

Keyfob - I think like 300? 400?

Welcome and feel free to ask any other questions so you can enjoy the F30 to the fullest!

On the 340i, you should be able to change the door lock behavior in Vehicle Settings without having to code it. It was the first thing I set.

[Gen13 F36]

Backdoor I think on idrive to unlock all door

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by glm409

According to Bimmercode it is compatible. I use this one and it works fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Vgate-Bluetoo.../dp/B06XGB4873

It might not anymore. I have one, which used to work, but it's no longer on the Bimmercode approved list. A month or so back when I fired up Bimmercode it did an update, and when I tried to connect it said that the VGate was not compatible and wouldn't link to it. I got a Veepeak and it's fine.
The Bimmercode app itself linked me to Amazon to get the Veepeak, so I suspect that they're getting a piece of the action on Veepeak sales that they refer. If Vgate wouldn't give Bimmercode the same deal that would explain why Bimmercode rendered itself inoperable with Vgate.

Can someone post a link on how to:
Backdoor lock - with BimmerCode you can code it to unlock door on engine turnoff. Code with BimmerCode to turn off all accessories like radio when I open my driver door after turning engine off.

Use the E-Sys cheat sheet to find what can be done and what ECU it's done with.

[eluded]

Sport + mode has less traction nannies. I run that as default. The nannies do get a little unpredictable in the wet

[GenXer]

Unlock all doors can be set to "unlock all doors" in iDrive under "vehicle setting" submenu

However you have to code it to get it to unlock when you park the car or do the double pull on the inside door handle. Think of it just like double pull to open the hood.

My passengers are used to it by now when I don't push the unlock button for them.

[jbb2388]

Good choice in vehicle.

[Cobra Kai]

Originally Posted by deviantspeed

VCDS now, calling it vag-com indicates that you might be old school I've been involved with VAG cars for decades!

Do I know you from vortex or audiworld?

Quite possibly... years ago? I had a MK3 Gti VR6, and then MK3 Jetta VR6 between 1999-2008. I got the keyfob from the dealership, $375 programmed. They also fixed an annoying rattle from the brake cable under warranty. That being said, I might wait until the warranty is expired before coding anything. I'd hate to screw myself!

First order will be ceramic tint, blacked out kidneys, and rear spoiler. There are some painted examples from China on eBay that look quite tempting. Looking for the lowest profile one available. Anyone had any luck with the eBay ones?