[TJZ67201]

If you have BimmerLink, just put the car in diagnostic mode, connect to BimmerLink using OBD dongle, and force the valves open. You’ll hear them mechanically switch since the car will be off. Then pull the fuse, disconnect BimmerLink, done. No need to start the car or put in Sport mode.

[MPR]

Its really simple:

1. Drive the car to normal operating temperature.
2. Switch to sport plus
3. Park, leaving the car running and in sport plus
4. Pull the fuse

[jon25rs]

Are there any before and after videos of this at cold start?

[jpf340]

Originally Posted by JoseSportM

Wondering if this is something 2023 cars don’t have with id8
Because on my M135i was clear the engine sound on the speakers on the 240i I don’t hear anything that could point to hear on the speakers the engine sound.

Would like to hear more feedbacks from my2023 owners

Was wondering the same thing. My M240 is id8 as well and I struggle to detect engine/exhaust noises coming through the speakers. When I roll down the windows, what I hear outside seems to match.

[bmwman4life11]

Originally Posted by JoseSportM

Does anyone notice that there is no engine sound through the speakers? I have the fuse off and if I switch eco to sport there is no sound change on the inside of the car.

Once you pull the fuse the activesound engine stuff disables too. The setting is still there but it doesn't do anything with the fused pulled(which I prefer off)

[jon25rs]

If I want to reinstall the fuse and return the car to normal, is there’s a specific procedure? Plug fuse in while turned off? While running up to temp in sport mode?

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by jon25rs

If I want to reinstall the fuse and return the car to normal, is there’s a specific procedure? Plug fuse in while turned off? While running up to temp in sport mode?

Car off then replace the fuse and finally clear the fault logs using bimmerlink. The car doesn’t need to be warm or in a particular mode.
Note: even with the codes cleared, they will more than likely still be visible to BMW.

[Dinosoar]

Plenty of talk/posts about muffler valves. I just did the fuse pull on my 2022 230 M Sport. I will post any negative observations if they come up.

However, what is the valve even for? Just noise control?

[BG42]

Originally Posted by jpf340

Was wondering the same thing. My M240 is id8 as well and I struggle to detect engine/exhaust noises coming through the speakers. When I roll down the windows, what I hear outside seems to match.

I'm in the same boat as you 2023 not really sure what all this fake sound through speakers is I dont hear it. I do try to always drive with the windows down especially now that I have the aa dp and mpe on the car. My mk6 golf r had a little box you disconnected for the interior sound that was noticable.

[danallxt]

Originally Posted by Dinosoar

Plenty of talk/posts about muffler valves. I just did the fuse pull on my 2022 230 M Sport. I will post any negative observations if they come up.

However, what is the valve even for? Just noise control?

yes

[pantdino]

This is def worth doing. Opening the valve lets thru a lot more of the lower frequencies / bass sound. Sounds like a BMW now, not a Toyota. I don't like having to be in Sport mode just to have a nice sounding exhaust.

[shatty]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

If you have BimmerLink, just put the car in diagnostic mode, connect to BimmerLink using OBD dongle, and force the valves open. You’ll hear them mechanically switch since the car will be off. Then pull the fuse, disconnect BimmerLink, done. No need to start the car or put in Sport mode.

What he said

[shatty]

Originally Posted by pantdino

This is def worth doing. Opening the valve lets thru a lot more of the lower frequencies / bass sound. Sounds like a BMW now, not a Toyota. I don't like having to be in Sport mode just to have a nice sounding exhaust.

Him too.....I have my M1 set for all comfort but engine...Engine in S+ for noise. Will be doing fuse pull when I get the car back from PPF

[mattleegee]

Love this mod, thank you
I drive comfort mostly and now i can enjoy the sound a little more with valve open all the time.
Be nice if it just had a button to actuate from factory

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by mattleegee

Love this mod, thank you
I drive comfort mostly and now i can enjoy the sound a little more with valve open all the time.
Be nice if it just had a button to actuate from factory

We do. It’s called sport mode

[Value]

You don’t need to pull the fuse. When the car is running and they are open, unplug the wire going into the valve.

[shatty]

How about binmerlink says function unavailable on 24 g87. I have latest version. Anyway to do with ista or esys? To open them. Ista has installation mode but only opens 25%

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by Value

You don’t need to pull the fuse. When the car is running and they are open, unplug the wire going into the valve.

Then I would imagine you would have an open loose plug connection exposed to the elements underneath the car ?

I would only be comfortable doing that if I wrapped and zip-tied the plug to keep it protected.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by MPR

Thanks, it looks like it worked. I took a drive to get the motor up to temp then came home and parked while still in sport+ and yanked it. I switched to eco pro and it still sounds the same. I unfortunately cannot see the flap visually due to my aftermarket exhaust tips.

Did you end up putting the fuse back in ? Did you ever have any issues ?

[MPR]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Did you end up putting the fuse back in ? Did you ever have any issues ?

No, it’s been out since I posted this, no issues just more exhaust noise, even in eco, my favorite drive mode.

[ninja_geezer]

Originally Posted by MPR

Its really simple:

1. Drive the car to normal operating temperature.
2. Switch to sport plus
3. Park, leaving the car running and in sport plus
4. Pull the fuse

thats what i did the first week i owned it last year.

[ninja_geezer]

Originally Posted by bmwman4life11

Once you pull the fuse the activesound engine stuff disables too. The setting is still there but it doesn't do anything with the fused pulled(which I prefer off)

Im not sure that is correct .....mine still comes through speakers Id8 may 23 build uk.