You can check for yours here to know if the app is suitable for your car or not. Keep in mind that certain control units have to be in the car and that certain OBD adapters are needed to access some control units in recent G series BMWs.
Use the free version of the app or one of the supported OBD adapters to check the available coding options for your vehicle as well as its control units. The basic mode lets you code the common coding selections easily and conveniently, while the expert mode is suitable for experts who have advanced knowledge.
The chances of making mistakes in this mode are slim. The expert mode is for bringing about in-depth changes in your car. You should be prepared to face the risks and the German codes.
For iOS devices, backups are automatically produced each time data is read from a control unit. The original data can be reclaimed later depending on the need e. For Android devices, backups are automatically produced the first time data is read from the chosen control unit.
Export them to your PC Mac or Windows by following the tips explained in this link. BimmerCode supports a great number of BMWs starting from The app is compatible with every Android device using Android 4.
In this case, it helps connect BimmerCode to your vehicle. You can check for one among the products listed here. The items you see on the list are the only ones that will work with your BMW. Connecting with a Bluetooth adapter Android Turn on the ignition in the car or start diagnostic mode in G Series cars press the start button in the car three times in quick succession without pushing the brake or clutch pedal.
Enable the Airplane mode on the Android device. Turn on Bluetooth on the Android device. Open the Android Bluetooth settings on the Android device and pair with the adapter.
Coding There are two different ways to code your car: The basic mode allows you to code the most popular coding options very easy and the expert mode aims at experienced users that are already familiar with coding and have special knowledge. After coding the ECU is reset, which may cause the display of error messages in the car. The errors will disappear after turning the ignition off and on again.
Using expert mode incorrectly can cause problems that may require a reflash of the ECU to correct them. The use of this function is at your own risk. The backups will be lost when deleting the app from your device, so please make sure to export and save them before.
Frequently Asked Questions Compatibility What adapter is required? Is my car supported? What options are available for my car? I can not connect to the car. What may be the reason? Should the engine be running during coding? It is recommended to code with the engine off and ignition turned on. Why are there errors displayed in the car after coding? What should I do if an error occurs during coding? Why is it not possible to change the duration of the one-touch turn signal? Why is expert mode not available for all ECUs?
For your own safety expert mode is not available for ECUs that contain safety related functions. To have access to your backups after changing your Android device, you should save them regularly. To export the backups to your Windows or Mac computer please follow the steps described here. Supported coding options The available coding options depend on the car and the optional extras. Connection Please follow the instructions listed here in order to prevent external interference during coding and avoid problems.
Bluetooth adapter connection Plug in the adapter into the OBD port in the footwell on the driver side in the car. Enable the Airplane mode on the iOS device. Turn on Bluetooth on the iOS device. Turn off Wi-Fi on the iOS device. Disconnect any additional Bluetooth connections to other devices. Keep the distance between the iOS device and the adapter as short as possible. Open the settings in the BimmerCode app and make sure the correct adapter type is selected.
Turn off Bluetooth on the iOS device. If the connection fails continuously, please lock the car, let it rest for a while and then try again.
Wi-Fi adapter connection Plug in the adapter into the OBD port in the footwell on the driver side in the car. Turn on Wi-Fi on the iOS device. Open the iOS Wi-Fi settings and connect to the adapter network. Open the Android Bluetooth settings and pair the adapter with the Android device.
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