No more "Press button to Accept"

[EldRick]

I hated the legal message that comes up when starting the engine - made me feel like I had to negotiate with the car to go get the groceries.

Yesterday I got that feature coded Off: now when I start the car the BMW logo comes on, and then goes immediately to whatever screen was showing when I turned the car off.

The coding was performed remotely over the Internet by Kao, of b i m c o d i n g . c o m
I had a Macbook Air, so after I received the special cable, he installed Fusion to run Windows and a piece of remote control SW, then did the work from his PC in Seattle. It took about 10 minutes total, including adding a couple of other features: enabling the keyfob to close the windows (long press on Lock button), and unlocking the door when the engine is shut off to avoid the double-pull on the handle.

I logged in on the Mac as Guest user for the remote session, so when I logged out, Mac OS erased all the software and any changes he made.

Well worth the money IMHO, and a very professional job at that.

[DSCPLN]

Other codes worth considering

Module Function Field Value Function Description
CIC LEGAL_DISCLAIMER_TIME kein_ld Disable iDrive Navigation Disclaimer
CAS ER_KEYOUT_AUTOVR aktiv Unlock Doors when Engine is Turned OFF
CAS KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB aktiv Enable Open/Close Windows with Key
NFRM ASP_KOMFORT_EINKLAPP aktiv Enable Fold/Unfold Side Mirrors with Key
NFRM SIDEMARKER_US_MIT_FRA_V nicht_aktiv Disable Amber Corner Lights when Headlights are ON

[Rikx1M]

if you go to BMW and get servicing done with any ECU updates, will these code out?

[EldRick]

DSCPLN: I got the first three of your list. At $10 each, I couldn't see much point in the other two.

Rikx1M: My understanding is that it isn't the engine computer, but others around the car that get reprogrammed, and that those are rarely updated by BMW. If they do get overwritten, you get a break on a re-do.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Rikx1M

if you go to BMW and get servicing done with any ECU updates, will these code out?

It depends on how it was coded. You can just change the "script" or you can also change the directory that tells the "mother pc" what kind of car it is. Most expert coders know how to change the VO folder where these changes are logged.

Or you can recode your car after visiting a dealer. BMWhats app is well known diy app.

Dack

[IEDEI]

the message goes away on its own anyways after a few seconds....so never really cared much about it!

[Kgolf31]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

It depends on how it was coded. You can just change the "script" or you can also change the directory that tells the "mother pc" what kind of car it is. Most expert coders know how to change the VO folder where these changes are logged.

Or you can recode your car after visiting a dealer. BMWhats app is well known diy app.

Dack

Do you know with that app if you can actually change the parameters of the battery charging (aka swapping to a LTW Battery?)

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Do you know with that app if you can actually change the parameters of the battery charging (aka swapping to a LTW Battery?)

Sorry I do not know. I thought you can register a new battery with the BavTech cable. ?


EDIT: Looks like you CAN use BMwhat app to code/register the battery.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...61&postcount=5

[mrphil]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

the message goes away on its own anyways after a few seconds....so never really cared much about it!

im guess thats for the US market? my one stays on that message until you press it

whats best and easiest way to code it out yourself?

[Artemis]

No such message on EU spec cars: push (the start button) and go.

[Kgolf31]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Sorry I do not know. I thought you can register a new battery with the BavTech cable. ?


EDIT: Looks like you CAN use BMwhat app to code/register the battery.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...61&postcount=5

Okay. That's awesome. I'm sold.

I've always been nervous with replacing the battery because I don't know if I could find a capable shop to do it.

[EldRick]

Unfortunately BMwhat won't remove the "Press Button to Accept" screen.

[mrphil]

Originally Posted by Artemis

No such message on EU spec cars: push (the start button) and go.

oh new zealand cars must be different, i thought we are the same as EU cars

Originally Posted by EldRick

Unfortunately BMwhat won't remove the "Press Button to Accept" screen.

damn!