[AiredaleDad]

Anyone out there that has the BimmerUtility Dongle. Can you tell me if the Smartphone Integration is selected on your FA? I have noticed that mine has RadioControl US selected, but Smartphone Integration is not. I wonder if that's part of why my Android Auto is not working.

[SkykingUSA]

Can you tell me what the code is for that? I have a print out of my FA, but it only shows me the three-character codes that I have selected and not the descriptions of each.

[SkykingUSA]

I guess, another way to put it is this: here are the codes currently in my FA. The only one I removed was 5AP for the anti-dazzle - otherwise, this is how the car arrived from the factory.

212
248
2VB
2VC
302
316
319
322
337
33B
3DP
3GC
3M2
3MF
403
43L
453
456
4FL
4HA
4NR
4T3
4U9
4UR
4V1
552
5AU
5AX
5DN
5DS
645
655
674
6AC
6AE
6AK
6C4
6NX
6PA
6U3
6U7
704
710
754
760
775
7EW
7M9
823
842
845
853
8BK
8R9
8SM
8TN
8TT
8WN
925
9T1
9T2
9TB

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

I guess, another way to put it is this: here are the codes currently in my FA. The only one I removed was 5AP for the anti-dazzle - otherwise, this is how the car arrived from the factory.

212
248
2VB
2VC
302
316
319
322
337
33B
3DP
3GC
3M2
3MF
403
43L
453
456
4FL
4HA
4NR
4T3
4U9
4UR
4V1
552
5AU
5AX
5DN
5DS
645
655
674
6AC
6AE
6AK
6C4
6NX
6PA
6U3
6U7
704
710
754
760
775
7EW
7M9
823
842
845
853
8BK
8R9
8SM
8TN
8TT
8WN
925
9T1
9T2
9TB

Let me check when I get back in there and I can tell you then. Thanks.

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by AiredaleDad

Let me check when I get back in there and I can tell you then. Thanks.

It was 6CP. You don't have it either. So much for that theory.

[SkykingUSA]

I don't even see that code in the ordering guide for the car. It might be a code used by other BMW models, but not the i5 or 5 series.

[AlteBMW]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

I don't even see that code in the ordering guide for the car. It might be a code used by other BMW models, but not the i5 or 5 series.

6CP is Carplay. Must be elsewhere in the G series

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

I guess, another way to put it is this: here are the codes currently in my FA. The only one I removed was 5AP for the anti-dazzle - otherwise, this is how the car arrived from the factory.

212
248
2VB
2VC
302
316
319
322
337
33B
3DP
3GC
3M2
3MF
403
43L
453
456
4FL
4HA
4NR
4T3
4U9
4UR
4V1
552
5AU
5AX
5DN
5DS
645
655
674
6AC
6AE
6AK
6C4
6NX
6PA
6U3
6U7
704
710
754
760
775
7EW
7M9
823
842
845
853
8BK
8R9
8SM
8TN
8TT
8WN
925
9T1
9T2
9TB

SkykingUSA did you ever confirm your anti-dazzle is working?

[SkykingUSA]

Originally Posted by MiGs550e

SkykingUSA did you ever confirm your anti-dazzle is working?

I confirmed that it is not working. I am waiting for the next OTA update to see if that kicks it in.

[btlalum]

But it does work in my i5 M60....go figure.

[CiprianS]

How do you connect BimmerUtility? Do you follow the same procedure as with BimmerCode?

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by CiprianS

How do you connect BimmerUtility? Do you follow the same procedure as with BimmerCode?

The dongle fits in the OBD port and uses either a WiFi signal it creates or supplied Ethernet cable. I use the Wifi and have the App on my phone.

[CiprianS]

You did not understand my question... for BimmerCode you had to follow the steps below. Do you need to follow the same steps for BimmerUtility, too? I tried to Google for it and could not find any answer, or maybe I did not pay enough attention.

1. Turn on the ignition in the car. For G-Series cars the diagnostic mode has to be activated additionally (press the start button in the car three times in quick succession without pushing the brake or clutch pedal).
2. Please make sure that the engine is not running.
3. Ensure that no gear is engaged (selector lever position P for cars with automatic transmission) and that the parking brake is on.
4. Make sure all electrical consumers (lights, heating, ventilation etc.) are turned off.
5. Disconnect or disable any third party hardware installed to the car that is connected to the CAN bus (e.g. JB4, rear view camera, exhaust flap control), because the communication may be interfered and coding may fail in this case.
6. The headunit has to be in its original state. If you used a third party solution to enable CarPlay or the navigation has been unlocked, these changes have to be reverted, because BimmerCode will not allow coding the headunit otherwise. Retrofitted iDrive systems may also not be accessible under certain circumstances.

[SkykingUSA]

Try looking at the Getting Started section of the support page. You might find what you are looking for there.

https://www.bimmerutility.com/support

For example, the Android section includes the following.

ANDROID:

- WIRED ENET:

1. Make sure that no other apps are running in the background that may be using the OBD adapter. If necessary, force quit them.

2. Insert the adapter into the OBD port.

3. Turn on Airplane mode on your Android device.

4. Go to Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet > Configure Ethernet device.

5. Select "Static IP" and enter the following details (Ethernet tethering may need to be enabled on some mobile devices.):

IP Address: 169.254.250.250

Netmask: 255.255.0.0

Default gateway: 1.1.1.1

DNS address: 1.1.1.1

6. After entering the details, disconnect the cable and connect it again to allow the changes to take effect.

7. On the app's start screen, tap "Connect."


- WIRELESS ENET:

1. Make sure that no other apps are running in the background that may be using the OBD adapter. Force quit them if required.

2. Connect the adapter to the OBD port.

3. Disable Bluetooth on your Android device.

4. Enable Wi-Fi on your Android device.

5. Turn on Airplane mode on your Android device.

6. In your Android Wi-Fi settings, locate and connect to the adapter network.

7. Keep the distance between your Android device and the adapter as close as possible.

8. On the app's start screen, tap "Connect."

[CiprianS]

Thank you, SkykingUSA

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by SkykingUSA

Try looking at the Getting Started section of the support page. You might find what you are looking for there.

https://www.bimmerutility.com/support

For example, the Android section includes the following.

ANDROID:

- WIRED ENET:

1. Make sure that no other apps are running in the background that may be using the OBD adapter. If necessary, force quit them.

2. Insert the adapter into the OBD port.

3. Turn on Airplane mode on your Android device.

4. Go to Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet > Configure Ethernet device.

5. Select "Static IP" and enter the following details (Ethernet tethering may need to be enabled on some mobile devices.):

IP Address: 169.254.250.250

Netmask: 255.255.0.0

Default gateway: 1.1.1.1

DNS address: 1.1.1.1

6. After entering the details, disconnect the cable and connect it again to allow the changes to take effect.

7. On the app's start screen, tap "Connect."


- WIRELESS ENET:

1. Make sure that no other apps are running in the background that may be using the OBD adapter. Force quit them if required.

2. Connect the adapter to the OBD port.

3. Disable Bluetooth on your Android device.

4. Enable Wi-Fi on your Android device.

5. Turn on Airplane mode on your Android device.

6. In your Android Wi-Fi settings, locate and connect to the adapter network.

7. Keep the distance between your Android device and the adapter as close as possible.

8. On the app's start screen, tap "Connect."

Yeah, what he said. I usually am sitting in the driver's seat and have no connection issues.

[SkykingUSA]

Just last night, I followed the Android wireless instructions last night exactly, and got connected the first time. Worked like a charm with BU. However, I was unable to connect with BimmerCode that I downloaded. Not sure why - maybe the BU OBD is not compatible with BimmerCode? Not sure.

[SkykingUSA]

For anyone interested, here is a complete list of all the FA codes available in my i5 as seen through BimmerUtility.

Just thought this might be helpful to anyone wondering what BimmerUtility can see, or be used to change in the FA.

Yes, the print is small, but if you download the files, you should be able to zoom in to a more appropriate level to read them.

[ToddRGuy]

So, I have a question, as I can't seem to get specific information on the BimmerUtility website; what other options are available to change, other than the hope of Anti-dazzle updating with the next software release?

[SkykingUSA]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

So, I have a question, as I can't seem to get specific information on the BimmerUtility website; what other options are available to change, other than the hope of Anti-dazzle updating with the next software release?

I don't know because I know nothing about this stuff other than what I have read in these forums. I only know about the anti-dazzle because others in this forum tried it and it worked. I'd say try it at your own risk, unless we can find someone who knows about how it works and what to do and avoid.

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

So, I have a question, as I can't seem to get specific information on the BimmerUtility website; what other options are available to change, other than the hope of Anti-dazzle updating with the next software release?

I believe the speed Limiter as well. Code 840. But I would only do it if you have summer tires that are rated for it.

[aaexpert]

I would guess our vehicles computers are always connecting back to BMW and with their current operating system design it is unlikely we will be able to modify much to 'their' system without using some major software linked thru BMW to accomplish this. Seeing the person enable my iconic grille option was way more work than just unchecking an FA box. As a person who works on cars I dont like not having options to edit, but on the other hand I can see how dangerous it can be in the wrong hands...and just from a security standpoint I like that 'my vehicle' is this much safer from being hacked/stolen.