- Codeable settings
- 10
- Chassis
- E60 · E61 · E70 · E71 · E72 · E81 · E82 · E87 · E88 · E90 · E91 · E92 · E93
- Sections
- Video, Daytime Running Lights, Head-up display, Park Distance Control
- Definition versions
- 2
The BMW Headunit is a coding unit that handles media and navigation. It appears in BMW chassis codes such as E60, E61, E70, E71, E72, E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, and E93, and there are 2 unit versions. The CarCoding app, using an ELM327 OBD2 adapter on iPhone, Android, or Windows, can change 10 codable settings on this unit.
Settings are grouped into sections including Video, Daytime Running Lights, Head-up display, Park Distance Control, Acoustical Confirmation, Legal Disclaimers, Audio, and Display. Examples of settings CarCoding can change include Video in motion, Checkbox daytime running light, Checkbox HUD turn signals, PDC vehicle orientation, Checkbox acoustical lock confirmation, Warning at startup, Camera warning, Night vision warning, Maximum volume at startup, and Service history.
Legal Disclaimers
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Warning at startup | Disable the warning that is displayed when the iDrive system is started. Use a backup to revert this coding if needed after it has been applied. |
| Camera warning | Disable the warning that is displayed when using one of the cameras. Use a backup to revert this coding if needed after it has been applied. |
| Night vision warning | Disable the warning that is displayed when using the night vision camera. Use a backup to revert this coding if needed after it has been applied. |
Acoustical Confirmation
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Checkbox acoustical lock confirmation | Enable/disable the checkbox in the settings for doors/keys in the iDrive system to enable/disable the acoustical lock confirmation. If the checkbox in the iDrive system does not allow selection, please check if “Acoustical lock/unlock confirmation” in the “Roof Function Center” control unit is set to “Active” also. Please note that the car has to be equipped with an alarm system. |
Audio
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum volume at startup | The maximum volume that is saved when the iDrive system is shut off and restored automatically on the next startup. |
Daytime Running Lights
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Checkbox daytime running light | Enable/disable the checkbox in the lighting settings in the iDrive system to turn the daytime running light on or off. |
Display
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Service history | Enable/disable the service history in the iDrive system. |
Head-up display
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Checkbox HUD turn signals | Enable/disable the checkbox in the HUD settings in the iDrive system to turn turn signals in the HUD on or off. Please note that “HUD turn signals” in the “Head-up display” control unit has to be enabled additionally. |
Park Distance Control
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| PDC vehicle orientation | The vehicle orientation in the PDC display. |
Video
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Video in motion | Activate video in motion. 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 Headunit unit?
CarCoding defines 10 codeable settings for this unit; examples: Video in motion, Checkbox daytime running light, Checkbox HUD turn signals, PDC vehicle orientation, Checkbox acoustical lock confirmation, Warning at startup.
Which BMWs have the Headunit unit?
Chassis codes: E60 · E61 · E70 · E71 · E72 · E81 · E82 · E87 · E88 · E90 · E91 · E92 · E93.
Which adapter do I need?
An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone, Android and Windows 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.