08-27-2023, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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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. |
08-27-2023, 11:50 AM | #2 |
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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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So I'm wondering what's my best route to go here. |
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11-22-2023, 06:54 PM | #4 |
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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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