06-02-2019, 05:10 PM | #1 |
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Coding??
Hi Guys - Please pardon if my question sounds stupid (BMW newbie) - What is coding? Is it something I could easily do, and would it affect warranty?
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06-02-2019, 06:28 PM | #2 |
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Coding is changing parameter in your car’s ecu’s. You can add options for example or change start up emblems on your combi, enable/disable things like start/stop, dvd while moving, disclaimers,... there are a lot of,things you can change.
It’s not that hard, you just have to follow the right procedure (wich you can learn easily). I don’t know for sure about the warranty, but I bet it will be void if all goes wrong. But if you just stick to the tested coding and follow procedure you’ll be fine. I don’t know anything about computers but I can code my car. |
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06-03-2019, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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There's tons of threads on here so I have no idea where to start. Worked out that I need a lead to connect to my laptop and some software.
Any pointers to a few threads from where I can look to start obtaining these? Note that I am based in the UK and drive a F30 so would need to be ideally be able to source the lead from the UK Thanks in advance OP - sorry, didnt mean to hijack your thread but I assumed you would have these same questions too!! |
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06-03-2019, 08:09 PM | #4 |
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So many different ways to do it.
I bought the bimmercode app for my phone and a bluetooth obd2 adapter. I did everything from my phone. No cables. No computer. Just turn airplane mode on so you’re not receiving texts or calls while you’re trying to code. |
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