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      12-28-2013, 12:13 AM   #1
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Thumbs up X1 Coding complete thanks to Dan (roumaniankid)!

Hey guys,

Just met up with Dan (aka "Roumaniankid" on here) from the forum today and he coached me through the coding process and helped to make all the changes I had in mind...plus a few I didn't know about! Please if you are in the Sacramento, CA area send him a PM and he would be glad to assist. He has the coding process down to a science it seems!

He was able to do the following:
- Disable iDrive legal disclaimer. [Thank goodness!]
- Enable DVD in motion. [This is pretty cool and works great]
- Allow closing of windows/sunroof with fob. [Nice to have just in case]
- Allow closing of windows/sunroof with Comfort Access. [Again just nice to have]
- Fold/unfold mirrors with key fob. [Sweet!]
- Auto unlock all doors when car turned off. [I don't understand why this isn't an option in iDrive]
- Enable Auto Mode for Day/Night Nav. (Finally! BMW ADD THIS TO iDRIVE!]
- Allow Fog Lights + High Beam. [Cool!]
- Allow Fog Lights + Flash. [Nifty!]
- Enable Digital Speed. [Yeah!]
- Disable speed correction. [Analog speedo and digital speed now seem to match and are accurate]
- Double Blink Hazards. [Heck, why not!]
- Enabled "soft-on" for the welcome lights. [This causes the exterior lights to fade on slowly, looks neat]
- Enabled rear fogs during welcome lights. [This just adds extra light in the rear and looks cool]

Again send Roumaniankid a PM. Great guy and he knows his stuff.
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      12-28-2013, 09:04 AM   #2
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Can this be done remotely, since I'm in the bay?
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      12-28-2013, 10:05 AM   #3
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Can this be done remotely, since I'm in the bay?
Not that I'm aware of. A USB cable must be connected from the laptop with the NCS Expert software to the OBD port under the dash. Although if you have the cable, perhaps Dan can do some sort of remote connect to your laptop and do the work remotely. Send him a PM to see.
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      12-28-2013, 10:21 AM   #4
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Cool coding mods ScottMZ3. I'm in the SF Bay Area too Sennasixty8 and want to get some coding on my X1. Maybe time for a road trip to Sacto since I can't seem to find anyone in the Bay Area who will help with coding.
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      12-28-2013, 03:51 PM   #5
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He was able to do the following:

- Allow closing of windows/sunroof with fob. [Nice to have just in case]
- Allow closing of windows/sunroof with Comfort Access. [Again just nice to have]
- Fold/unfold mirrors with key fob. [Sweet!]
- Enable Digital Speed. [Yeah!]
I'd love this especially the Digital speed like my MINI. Any chance we could "learn" how to do this and what's needed since I'm a long way from the west coast!
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      12-28-2013, 05:38 PM   #6
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I'd love this especially the Digital speed like my MINI. Any chance we could "learn" how to do this and what's needed since I'm a long way from the west coast!
There are BMW coding forums out there that provide the steps. Definitely a bit daunting at first and helps to be rather computer savvy.
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      12-29-2013, 01:13 PM   #7
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There are BMW coding forums out there
Would appreciate a link if you have one!
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      12-29-2013, 11:43 PM   #8
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I think my local tuner, Performance Technic will be able to sort thru the new coding, now that I think of it. They have the right equipment, and are much more savvy than your typical service advisor.
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      12-30-2013, 12:31 AM   #9
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Would appreciate a link if you have one!
I think this is the main forum out there: www.bmw----coding.com

Remove the dashes in the link above. This forum filters links to other BMW sites it seems.
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I would add few more to the list:

Wiper wipes to End position after turning engine off
Auto Headlight Sensitivity adjustment from BC Button
Instant digital MPG in cluster
Side Marker Delete US
Changed the number of turn signal blinks
Recirculating air memory
AC memory (Auto doesn't turn on AC, but depend on the last state)
Residual Heat function

Still can't figure out how to do the following:
Eyebrows with DRL
Tail lights with DRL
Disable fog corner light when making turn
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      12-30-2013, 01:10 PM   #11
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I think this is the main forum out there: www.bmw----coding.com

Remove the dashes in the link above. This forum filters links to other BMW sites it seems.
Danke!!
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      12-30-2013, 02:47 PM   #12
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Perhaps you can try this:

Lighting - Tail Lights Tail Lights - off with Daytime Lights (N)FRM DRL_TFL_MIT_RL_BL_2 aktiv nicht_aktiv Disables taillights when DRL is on.

Lighting - Tail Lights Tail Lights - off with Daytime Lights (N)FRM DRL_TFL_MIT_SL_2 aktiv nicht_aktiv Disables taillights when DRL is on.

Lighting - Tail Lights Tail Lights - off with Daytime Lights (N)FRM RL_BL_2_MIT_TFL aktiv nicht_aktiv Disables taillights when DRL is on.
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      12-30-2013, 03:02 PM   #13
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I would add few more to the list:

Still can't figure out how to do the following:
Eyebrows with DRL
Tail lights with DRL
Disable fog corner light when making turn
Interesting, on my 2014 the eyebrows are on with the DRLs (halos)...didn't have to change any codes. Here is a photo of just my DRLs on:

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Interesting, on my 2014 the eyebrows are on with the DRLs (halos)...didn't have to change any codes. Here is a photo of just my DRLs on:
I've the same feature on my 2013.
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Perhaps you can try this:

Lighting - Tail Lights Tail Lights - off with Daytime Lights (N)FRM DRL_TFL_MIT_RL_BL_2 aktiv nicht_aktiv Disables taillights when DRL is on.

Lighting - Tail Lights Tail Lights - off with Daytime Lights (N)FRM DRL_TFL_MIT_SL_2 aktiv nicht_aktiv Disables taillights when DRL is on.

Lighting - Tail Lights Tail Lights - off with Daytime Lights (N)FRM DRL_BL_2_MIT_TFL aktiv nicht_aktiv Disables taillights when DRL is on.
DRL_TFL_MIT_RL_BL_2 not found in NFRM

DRL_TFL_MIT_SL_2 - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WITH STANDING LIGHTS 2 - Tried without efect

DRL_BL_2_MIT_TFL - not found in NFRM

I wonder what is the difference between US (drl_s) and European (tfl_s) of DRL.
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who does any coding here in So Cal, i would like to get some coding done but not by the dealer.
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I too am in SoCal (mountain area) and am interested in coding. There has to be some reputable peeps/businessess around.

BTW, just got my X1 a few weeks back, have 100 miles on it ( currently on vacation) and will post pics when i return. Love it so far and reading the coding lists am really wanting some of that stuff done.
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My brother had his car remotely coded by Alex at Alpine http://www.alpinemss.com/. He was extremely happy with the service. He's somewhere in Southern California, 310 Area Code.
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Thanks, will look them up!
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I too am in SoCal (mountain area) and am interested in coding. There has to be some reputable peeps/businessess around.

BTW, just got my X1 a few weeks back, have 100 miles on it ( currently on vacation) and will post pics when i return. Love it so far and reading the coding lists am really wanting some of that stuff done.
congrats, post some pics when you can. lets she her. and if you want we can try to get our cars coded at the same time with alex or who ever we can find
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My brother had his car remotely coded by Alex at Alpine http://www.alpinemss.com/. He was extremely happy with the service. He's somewhere in Southern California, 310 Area Code.
thanks for the info, i will check it out... thanks again
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Interesting, on my 2014 the eyebrows are on with the DRLs (halos)...didn't have to change any codes. Here is a photo of just my DRLs on:

Yes, mine is the same but looking from further away it doesn't show up at all. To see the difference look at it when the low beams are on. I guess I need to look at the voltage of the eyebrows in DRL mode.
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