[Spiewakov]

Hi guys,
Has anybody tried coding the 22' LCI with more serious coding than just bimmercode? Like coding exhaust valve functions and 2wd mode? Or any other coding? Also is the DME unlock only required for tuning?

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by Spiewakov

Hi guys,
Has anybody tried coding the 22' LCI with more serious coding than just bimmercode? Like coding exhaust valve functions and 2wd mode? Or any other coding? Also is the DME unlock only required for tuning?

Welcome to what looks like your first day.

Yes, no, yes, yes, DME is still locked for tunes.

[Mike02z]

Welcome. BimmerLink controls for the exhaust valves in many M cars but is not yet supported for the X3/X4 M’s. Their support said it will be added but we’ll see…

[Spiewakov]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Welcome to what looks like your first day.

Yes, no, yes, yes, DME is still locked for tunes.

Haha! Thanks for the warm welcomes !!

Which coding have you done so far?

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by Spiewakov

Haha! Thanks for the warm welcomes !!

Which coding have you done so far?

the 22 LCI is fickle, you cant do a lot of the same bimmer code stuff the 19-21s have.

For advanced coding like 2WD and some other functions you can do via esys with package datem replacements but I'd leave that to advanced coders and pay people to do it.

Common easy ones are just - locks, mirrors, colored interior, sound equalizer, advanced menus

Advanced ones are - RWD - antidazzle head lights, too tired to think of more,

but you CANT open the valves via app on 22's yet. LAME.

[Spiewakov]

Originally Posted by thestimp

the 22 LCI is fickle, you cant do a lot of the same bimmer code stuff the 19-21s have.

For advanced coding like 2WD and some other functions you can do via esys with package datem replacements but I'd leave that to advanced coders and pay people to do it.

Common easy ones are just - locks, mirrors, colored interior, sound equalizer, advanced menus

Advanced ones are - RWD - antidazzle head lights, too tired to think of more,

but you CANT open the valves via app on 22's yet. LAME.

AHH! Thanks for all this info. Very useful. I made an appt with a coder in NYC next week. He stated he can code the exhaust "louder" and do the 2wd. I'll update everyone with the stuff he is able to do.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by Spiewakov

AHH! Thanks for all this info. Very useful. I made an appt with a coder in NYC next week. He stated he can code the exhaust "louder" and do the 2wd. I'll update everyone with the stuff he is able to do.

Exhaust louder... see if he can define that, I wonder if its just opening the flaps...

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Exhaust louder... see if he can define that, I wonder if its just opening the flaps...

Unless he is cutting out the resonators, secondary cats or replacing the axel back the only way to make it louder is to adjust the valves.

[Mike02z]

Originally Posted by Spiewakov

AHH! Thanks for all this info. Very useful. I made an appt with a coder in NYC next week. He stated he can code the exhaust "louder" and do the 2wd. I'll update everyone with the stuff he is able to do.

I’d be cautious. Coding should not impact your warranty but the X3 M was not meant to use 2WD only mode and this change is more than just simple coding. Last thing you want is to have an issue related to the AWD system and have BMW refuse to address under warranty.