Info Screen is Dim

[John8]

Bimmercode does work with iOS. I used my iPad to do the coding. It is a Bluetooth connection.

Thanks. The OBDlink MX+ looks to be 119 on Amazon. Not cheap but it has a lot of nice features I hadn't thought about.

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[RRF985]

They’ve gone up in price quite a bit. Must be due to demand. You’ll be glad you have it though. It’s well worth it. You’ll be glad to do diagnostics on the car yourself without having to hit up the dealer as well as making coding changes.

 

[Meanie]

Wow, doubled in price. Back in Dec they were selling for $60.

 

[John8]

Wow, doubled in price. Back in Dec they were selling for $60.

I see some that are 30 dollars, different brand, but what determines a good unit?

 

[Meanie]

I see some that are 30 dollars, different brand, but what determines a good unit?

Some Bimmercode options are only available with OBDLink MX+.
See the link below, examples are in the PDC, rear view camera, seatbelt reminder sections, etc.
https://bimmercode.app/cars/a90/

 

[chylld]

Some Bimmercode options are only available with OBDLink MX+.
See the link below, examples are in the PDC, rear view camera, seatbelt reminder sections, etc.
https://bimmercode.app/cars/a90/

A more accurate compatibility list is here: https://bimmercode.app/adapters/
Amongst the OBDLink line of products, the MX+ is only the preferred choice if you're running iOS. For Android, the MX and LX are also options. I successfully used Android with MX to code my Supra.
Also don't forget the cost of purchasing the full version of BimmerCode - in Australia it was AU$56.

 

[Axix23]

Wonder if the 2021 will have a brighter screen? Lmao

 

[John8]

I have the OBDlink arriving today and have downloaded Bimmercode to my iPhone. Has anyone had any issues with this, since to change the brightness, you to into the Expert mode?

 

[Bulldog9]

Does Bimmer Code allow you to get into the menus so you can display useful information in the field to the right of the tach? So dumb to leave that empty without performance information. I saw a video on a "secret" menu where you have to press a button and enter a code every restart.

I went to the dealer today with my checkbook, and walked away because of this. This was my 3rd test drive, and a sunny day. Other days was overcast. Very disappointed in these two issues. Looks like the Cayman is back on the table

 

[30MilesOffshore]

As of right now the only info that pops up is the GPS when using it for directions. I wish it had a menu that you could cycle through to display whatever info you choose to look at. Definitely wasted real estate on the dash. To my knowledge Bimmercode doesn't do anything for that area. Having to go through the menu and hit 8 buttons just to see the oil temp seems a little to complex for what it should be. Any aftermarket app can pull that data in milliseconds so why not go ahead and display it.

 

[John8]

Does Bimmer Code allow you to get into the menus so you can display useful information in the field to the right of the tach? So dumb to leave that empty without performance information. I saw a video on a "secret" menu where you have to press a button and enter a code every restart.

I went to the dealer today with my checkbook, and walked away because of this. This was my 3rd test drive, and a sunny day. Other days was overcast. Very disappointed in these two issues. Looks like the Cayman is back on the table

You can increase the brightness with Bimmer code, not a problem, the other, hopefully they will have a fw fix for this.

 

[XtremeMaC]

Does Bimmer Code allow you to get into the menus so you can display useful information in the field to the right of the tach? So dumb to leave that empty without performance information. I saw a video on a "secret" menu where you have to press a button and enter a code every restart.

I went to the dealer today with my checkbook, and walked away because of this. This was my 3rd test drive, and a sunny day. Other days was overcast. Very disappointed in these two issues. Looks like the Cayman is back on the table

BimmerCode No, BimmerLink will show you bunch of stats. I use torque pro on my frs. Haven't tried it on Supra.

Hope this puts Supra back on your radar.

 

[wolf_kyle]

Ive been on the border on getting the OBDLink mx+ and the Bimmercode for how much its worth and ill probably only use it like once.. would it be worth it? I know tuning and any power mod like the Ecutek but does the Bimmercode void any warranty?

 

[spta97]

Ive been on the border on getting the OBDLink mx+ and the Bimmercode for how much its worth and ill probably only use it like once.. would it be worth it? I know tuning and any power mod like the Ecutek but does the Bimmercode void any warranty?

It's worth it and you can sell it but you may find yourself doing other stuff or switching warning chimes so it's fun to have.

I personally went with a hard wired connection for my X3 that seems to work fine on the Supra. Fast too.

Question for everyone - This has been a persistent problem with BMWs and specifically my X3MC since I had my windows tinted. It can render the back up camera useless. To those of you with BMWs with iD6, does this same procedure work?

I'm actually tempted to file a complaint with the NHTSA as this is a safety issue.

 

[spta97]

It's worth it and you can sell it but you may find yourself doing other stuff or switching warning chimes so it's fun to have.

I personally went with a hard wired connection for my X3 that seems to work fine on the Supra. Fast too.

Question for everyone - This has been a persistent problem with BMWs and specifically my X3MC since I had my windows tinted. It can render the back up camera useless. To those of you with BMWs with iD6, does this same procedure work?

I'm actually tempted to file a complaint with the NHTSA as this is a safety issue.

I confirmed - it works on my BMW!

Thanks for posting this!!!

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