- Codeable settings
- 8
- Sections
- Acoustical confirmation, Alarm system
- Definition versions
- 3
The CarCoding app allows users to modify the BMW Anti-theft alarm system coding unit using an ELM327 BLE OBD2 adapter. This unit manages acoustical confirmation and the alarm system functions. It is available in 3 versions, and for F/G series vehicles, the unit is read from the car via SVK.
CarCoding provides access to 8 codable settings within this unit. Users can adjust parameters such as acoustical lock/unlock confirmation, alarm sound, interior motion detection, and confirmation sound volume. Other adjustable options include confirmation sound frequency, confirmation sound duration, OBD alarm, and close roof automatically.
Acoustical confirmation
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Acoustical lock/unlock confirmation | Enable/disable the acoustical confirmation when the car is locked/unlocked. |
| Confirmation sound volume | The volume of the confirmation sound that is played when locking/unlocking the car. |
| Confirmation sound frequency | The frequency of the confirmation sound that is played when locking/unlocking the car. |
| Confirmation sound duration | The duration of the confirmation sound that is played when locking/unlocking the car. |
Alarm system
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Alarm sound | The alarm sound that is played when the alarm is triggered. |
| Interior motion detection | Enable/disable the interior motion detection of the alarm system. Please note that this function requires the car to be equipped with an alarm system. |
| OBD alarm | The alarm is triggered when the vehicle is locked and communication via the OBD port is detected. Please note that this function requires the car to be equipped with an alarm system. |
Doors/windows
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Close roof automatically (1 of 2) | The roof closes automatically to the closed or tilted position when rain is detected or after 6 hours. Please also enable “Close roof automatically (2 of 2)” in the “Headunit”. Once coded, the feature can be enabled via iDrive under: Car > Settings > Doors/vehicle access. Use a backup to revert this coding if needed after it has been applied. |
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Frequently asked questions
What can be coded in the BMW Anti-theft alarm system unit?
CarCoding defines 8 codeable settings for this unit; examples: Acoustical lock/unlock confirmation, Alarm sound, Interior motion detection, Confirmation sound volume, Confirmation sound frequency, Confirmation sound duration.
Which BMWs have the Anti-theft alarm system unit?
On F and G series the unit is read from the car via SVK; whether your car has it depends on its equipment.
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.
Get CarCoding
Connect your ELM327 adapter, read fault codes, and browse module settings on supported vehicles.
The app is free to download.