Solved not having MPH on Canadian Speedometer

xdnbc · 02-25-2016, 06:27 PM

I just got my F31 and realized that the speedometer does not also show MPH as well as KPH. Nobody [including dealer] could tell me if a re-coding would give me a digital speed readout on my Navigation Pro program [my Android navigation app, Route 66 does give me a digital speedometer as part of the readout].

Solution- I downloaded the Android app DigiHUD [free] to my smart phone and place the phone on the sliding shelf in front of the cup holders. This app uses GPS to give a large speed [MPH/KPH/Knots] as well as a Compass, max speed, average speed, and trip mileage. My BMW navigation gives me time and speed and average speed, and fuel consumption with each readout giving a choice of US or metric- but no speedometer.
BTW: the 12V outlet is right there so I can plug my phone in to it without having long wires bothering me.

Tim@codemybimmer · 02-25-2016, 06:43 PM

The dealer doesn't do coding - only updates and diagnostics via INPA or it's equivalent, that's why they aren't able to give you an answer.

But yes, you can code digital speed on your KOMBI (instrument cluster), which would reflect MPH or KPH depending on the units you select in iDrive. I've coded it on my old F30, but since I have a HUD in my current one, no need.

If you do want a digital speed readout, I can code that for you as well.

02-25-2016, 06:27 PM	#1
xdnbc Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2016 328xi Touring Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Solved not having MPH on Canadian Speedometer I just got my F31 and realized that the speedometer does not also show MPH as well as KPH. Nobody [including dealer] could tell me if a re-coding would give me a digital speed readout on my Navigation Pro program [my Android navigation app, Route 66 does give me a digital speedometer as part of the readout]. Solution- I downloaded the Android app DigiHUD [free] to my smart phone and place the phone on the sliding shelf in front of the cup holders. This app uses GPS to give a large speed [MPH/KPH/Knots] as well as a Compass, max speed, average speed, and trip mileage. My BMW navigation gives me time and speed and average speed, and fuel consumption with each readout giving a choice of US or metric- but no speedometer. BTW: the 12V outlet is right there so I can plug my phone in to it without having long wires bothering me.
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Tim@codemybimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 569 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M Competition F98 LCI Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X4 M Compe ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 xDrive2 ... [0.00]	The dealer doesn't do coding - only updates and diagnostics via INPA or it's equivalent, that's why they aren't able to give you an answer. But yes, you can code digital speed on your KOMBI (instrument cluster), which would reflect MPH or KPH depending on the units you select in iDrive. I've coded it on my old F30, but since I have a HUD in my current one, no need. If you do want a digital speed readout, I can code that for you as well.
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