Coding

What can be coded?

A modern BMW holds dozens of features locked by market or version. Here is an overview of what I code most often. It's all software, with no permanent hardware change unless stated.

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Fullscreen CarPlay (EVO iDrive 4 / 5 / 6)
CarPlay for ENTRYNAV2
CarPlay + Android Auto on iDrive 7 (MGU)
WiFi antenna added for a wireless connection
Phone mirroring: Spotify, maps, messages and more

iDrive upgrades & retrofit

iDrive 5 → iDrive 6 (NBTEvo)
iDrive 4 → iDrive 6
iDrive firmware update
New user interface (UI)
Headunit retrofit coding after a swap (NBT / EVO / MGU)
Latest European maps, incl. Iceland

Navigation & region

European maps, incl. Iceland
Speed Limit Info (SLI) — ECE style
aSLA automatic speed-limit assistant (any country)
TLA traffic-light assistant
Navigation and speed limits in the HUD
Region change (NBT / NBTEvo / ENTRYNAV2 / MGU)
Sirius XM activation (where applicable)

Lighting

Amber sidemarker lights disabled (US-spec)
Retrofit lights coding after an upgrade (LED / Laser / Adaptive / LCI)
Taillight retrofit / LCI conversion
Anti-dazzle high beam
Angel Eyes brightness adjusted
Daytime running lights (DRL) enabled
Ambient lighting — colours and intensity
Fog and cornering lights configured

Comfort

Windows and sunroof open/close with the key
Windows close even with a door open
Trunk closes with the key or a footwell kick
Horn silenced when locking with the engine running
Mirrors fold when the car is locked
Mirrors dip down in reverse
Memory for seat heating
Comfort Access tweaks

Display & appearance

Video in Motion — video while driving (DVD/USB)
USB video codecs (Xvid and more)
Zoom on the reversing camera
Recording from the car cameras while driving
M-Sport / Alpina start-up logo
Alpina / Virtual Cockpit (6WB) theme
Sport theme: red → grey
Tyre pressure and temperature shown
B&O / Logic 7 DSP settings
Start-up notices and sounds removed

Driving, safety & modes

Hazard lights flash under hard braking
Start in Eco / Sport drive mode
Auto Start/Stop remembers last setting (or off by default)
Sport+ / Comfort+ / ECO PRO+ modes
ACC — change the default following distance
ACC cruise — retrofit patch (MRR)
DSC off for M-series
Seat-belt reminder off
Assisted Driving View activated
Legal disclaimer screen removed

Diagnostics & reprogramming

Reading and clearing faults
Reprogramming of control units
Coding of used / swapped modules
FSC codes and activations
Also Audi, VW, Škoda and Volvo

Battery & range

Extended electric range: US/Canada → European settings
Applies to X5 45e, 530e and other plug-in hybrids

Don't see what you're after? This list isn't exhaustive. Get in touch and I'll check what's available for your car.

Supported vehicles

BMW models I service

I code every main BMW line: the E-, F- and G-generations, plus MINI. Here are the models that can be serviced.

Series

1 Series2 Series2 Active Tourer2 Gran Coupé3 Series4 Series5 Series6 Series7 Series8 Series

M models

M2M3M4M5M6M8

X models (SAV)

X1X2X3X3 MX4X4 MX5X5 MX6X6 MX7XM

Electric & hybrid (i)

i3i4i5i7i8iXiX1iX2iX3

Roadster

Don't see your car? MINI models are supported too. Get in touch and I'll confirm your vehicle.