Coding Questions 2012 X5 35i

treimche · 08-27-2023, 10:38 AM

I'm trying to make some sense of all the info I'm finding while searching for answers about coding. I want to code some things on my X5 and so far it seems like Bimmercode will do what I want. However, I'm going to be adding the OEM BMW trailer wiring, so that will need to be coded to the vehicle. So should I go a different route for coding? Or just have someone else code for the trailer stuff?

I am an iOS user, but also have a Windows laptop just for certain vehicle tuning/programming/etc. So I'm also wondering if I should learn to get into a different type of coding/programming system from the laptop? From what I've seen thus far, those programs seem very complex. I'm also trying not to spend a ton of money on this stuff since I hope to not need to mess with it constantly.

jbash87 · 08-27-2023, 11:50 AM

They're not complex they just take some time to get used to. I tried bimmercode for a few days and decided that I didn't like it. I also have a Carly that I keep in the X5 for road trips but I haven't been using it lately as I like the real time data I get with Torque. I use that when I'm towing.

BUT for coding and diagnostics I would highly recommend the BMW/bimmergeeks software and a laptop. If you've already got a laptop for tuning/programming other cars then all you need to do is get a good K+DCAN cable. The software is free from places.

treimche · 11-22-2023, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jbash87

They're not complex they just take some time to get used to. I tried bimmercode for a few days and decided that I didn't like it. I also have a Carly that I keep in the X5 for road trips but I haven't been using it lately as I like the real time data I get with Torque. I use that when I'm towing.

BUT for coding and diagnostics I would highly recommend the BMW/bimmergeeks software and a laptop. If you've already got a laptop for tuning/programming other cars then all you need to do is get a good K+DCAN cable. The software is free from places.

Reviving this as I want to get something soon on a Black Friday deal. I'm told that Bimmergeeks stuff has to be used on an Android device, and I have zero Android devices. Apparently you can't even use a windows laptop for their program.

So I'm wondering what's my best route to go here.

jbash87 · 11-22-2023, 06:54 PM

PM'd.

Bimmergeeks Protools might be Android only, but apparently they took down their links to the SP Daten files and Standard Tools. Lame!

08-27-2023, 10:38 AM	#1
treimche New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2012 X5, 2005 Honda S2000 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Coding Questions 2012 X5 35i I'm trying to make some sense of all the info I'm finding while searching for answers about coding. I want to code some things on my X5 and so far it seems like Bimmercode will do what I want. However, I'm going to be adding the OEM BMW trailer wiring, so that will need to be coded to the vehicle. So should I go a different route for coding? Or just have someone else code for the trailer stuff? I am an iOS user, but also have a Windows laptop just for certain vehicle tuning/programming/etc. So I'm also wondering if I should learn to get into a different type of coding/programming system from the laptop? From what I've seen thus far, those programs seem very complex. I'm also trying not to spend a ton of money on this stuff since I hope to not need to mess with it constantly.
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jbash87 First Lieutenant 250 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2006 M5, 2012 X5d, 2008 E91 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 35d [10.00] 2006 BMW M5 [10.00]	They're not complex they just take some time to get used to. I tried bimmercode for a few days and decided that I didn't like it. I also have a Carly that I keep in the X5 for road trips but I haven't been using it lately as I like the real time data I get with Torque. I use that when I'm towing. BUT for coding and diagnostics I would highly recommend the BMW/bimmergeeks software and a laptop. If you've already got a laptop for tuning/programming other cars then all you need to do is get a good K+DCAN cable. The software is free from places.
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jbash87 First Lieutenant 250 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2006 M5, 2012 X5d, 2008 E91 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 35d [10.00] 2006 BMW M5 [10.00]	PM'd. Bimmergeeks Protools might be Android only, but apparently they took down their links to the SP Daten files and Standard Tools. Lame!
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