BMW Headunit

Media, navigation

Codeable settings
2
Chassis
E70 · E71 · E72 · E81 · E82 · E87 · E88 · E90 · E91 · E92 · E93
Sections
Video, Legal Disclaimers

The BMW Headunit coding unit manages media and navigation functions in your vehicle. CarCoding allows you to modify two specific settings within this unit using an ELM327 BLE OBD2 adapter. This feature is available for certain BMW models, including those with chassis codes E70, E71, E72, E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, and E93.

Within the Headunit section, you can adjust settings related to Video and Legal Disclaimers. The app enables changes to options such as Video in motion and Warning at startup. These modifications apply to the single version of the Headunit unit found in the supported vehicles.

Legal Disclaimers

SettingDescription
Warning at startupDisable 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.

Video

SettingDescription
Video in motionActivate 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 2 codeable settings for this unit; examples: Video in motion, Warning at startup.

Which BMWs have the Headunit unit?

Chassis codes: 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 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.