BMW ECU Coding App

Vehicles with coding

65

Vehicles in catalogue

65

Manufacturer fault codes

85,610

Users can adjust various settings such as Us Sidemarker, Indicator, Coming Home, Welcome Light, Check Control, Flasher, Lighting, Tagfahrlicht, Doors Windows, Mirrors, Interior Lighting, and Angel Eyes. These features allow for customization of vehicle functions through the mobile interface.

Examples of codeable settings

• Us Sidemarker
• Indicator
• Coming Home
• Welcome Light
• Check Control
• Flasher
• Lighting
• Tagfahrlicht
• Doors Windows
• Mirrors
• Interior Lighting
• Angel Eyes

Models with coding data

• 1 Series (E87/E81/E82/E88)2004–2013
• 1 Series (F20/F21)2011–2019
• 1 Series (F40)2019–
• 1 Series (F70)2024–
• 2 Series (F22/F23)2013–2021
• 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/F46)2014–2021
• 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)2021–
• 2 Series Coupé (G42)2021–
• 2 Series Gran Coupé (F44)2019–
• 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93)2005–2013
• 3 Series (F30/F31)2012–2019
• 3 Series (G20/G21)2019–
• 3 Series Touring (G21)2019–
• 4 Series (F32/F33/F36)2013–2020
• 4 Series (G22/G23/G26)2020–
• 4 Series Cabrio (G23)2020–
• 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26)2021–
• 5 Series (E60/E61)2003–2010
• 5 Series (F10/F11)2010–2017
• 5 Series (G30/G31)2017–2023
• 5 Series (G60)2023–
• 5 Series Touring (G61)2023–
• 6 Series (F12/F13/F06)2011–2018
• 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32)2017–2023
• 7 Series (E65/E66)2001–2008
• 7 Series (G11/G12)2015–2022
• 7 Series (G70)2022–
• 8 Series (G14/G15/G16)2018–
• 8 Series Gran Coupé (G16)2019–
• i3 (I01)2013–2022
• i4 (G26)2021–
• i5 (G60E)2023–
• i7 (G70E)2022–
• i8 (I12/I15)2014–2020
• iX (I20)2021–
• iX1 (U11)2022–
• iX2 (U10)2023–
• iX3 (G08)2020–
• M2 (F87)2015–2021
• M2 (G87)2022–
• M3 / M4 (F80/F82/F83)2014–2020
• M3 / M4 (G80/G82/G83)2020–
• M4 Coupé/Cabrio (G82/G83)2020–
• M5 (F90)2017–2023
• M5 (G90)2024–
• M5 Touring (G61)2024–
• M8 Coupé/Cabrio/Gran Coupé (F92/F93/F91)2019–
• X1 (F48)2015–2022
• X1 (U11)2022–
• X2 (F39)2018–2023
• X2 (U10)2023–
• X3 (F25)2010–2017
• X3 (G01)2017–
• X3 (G45)2024–
• X4 (F26)2014–2018
• X4 (G02)2018–
• X5 (E70)2006–2013
• X5 (F15)2013–2018
• X5 (G05)2018–
• X6 (E71/E72)2008–2014
• X6 (F16)2014–2019
• X6 (G06)2019–
• X7 (G07)2018–
• XM (G09)2022–
• Z4 (G29)2018–

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Frequently asked questions

Which app does ECU coding on BMW vehicles?

CarCoding does ECU coding on BMW vehicles from your phone; coding data exists for 65 vehicles. An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.

Which BMW models can be coded?

Some of the models with coding data: 1 Series (E87/E81/E82/E88) (2004–2013), 1 Series (F20/F21) (2011–2019), 1 Series (F40) (2019–), 1 Series (F70) (2024–), 2 Series (F22/F23) (2013–2021), 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/F46) (2014–2021). The full list is on this page.

Which adapter do I need?

An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.

How do I start?

1. Plug an ELM327-compatible OBD2 adapter into the car.
2. Open CarCoding and connect to the adapter over Bluetooth.
3. Pick the make and model — or let the VIN identify it.
4. Read fault codes; on supported vehicles, open the module settings.