[JABCAT]

Received the OHP ENET cable and UGreen usb-c to ethernet adapter for iphone 15 Pro today & was able to connect Bimmercode the first time I plugged in the cables. I was able to activate the B&W sound profiles, turn off the warning on the start screen, and adjust the default audio volume.

Disconnected everything and drove my son to work. Came home, plugged everything back in & now it won't connect.

I have followed the steps outlined by Bimmercode for "preparing the car" and connecting. Nothing works. I've also searched google and this forum for solutions, and no luck. I've attached a screenshot of what I'm seeing on my phone. I'm assuming it may be due to not getting an IP address on the ethernet setting screen on my phone?

Side note, when I was connected I noticed a lot of features Bimmercode says are available on the G87 did not show up or gave me an "error cannot code" when I clicked on the feature (like seat heating).

Appreciate the help.

[NewToM]

Mine seems to connect about half the time. The other half it doesn’t seem to recognize. I have used the M3 in the past to code on my m2 for the ambient lighting.

[JABCAT]

So far the response from Bimmercode is to lock the car, wait awhile then try again. I've done that multiple time with both vehicles & it still doesn't connect. Pretty frustrating.

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

So far the response from Bimmercode is to lock the car, wait awhile then try again. I've done that multiple time with both vehicles & it still doesn't connect. Pretty frustrating.

Sorry to hear that. Did you try crossing your fingers? Heard that can help.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by NewToM

Sorry to hear that. Did you try crossing your fingers? Heard that can help.

That was next on my list

[if1960]

Possibly connection of the cable or adapter issues. check for bent pins and perhaps tension on the cables ????????

[JABCAT]

It pulls up that it's reading the ethernet cable, but it's not assigning an IP address?

[JABCAT]

Anyone using the enet cable with an adapter on iphone 15 pro? If so what adapter are you using. Last response from Bimmercode was maybe it's the adapter.

[M2siast]

You are right, maybe the variable that’s acting up is the USB-C adapter. I’m using the Lightning one because iPhone 13 Pro.

Are you certain you have your car in service mode (3 pushes of the start button)? What are your BimmerCode settings? (Vehicle Bus)

Also, does BimmerCode have access to the network?

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by M2siast

You are right, maybe the variable that’s acting up is the USB-C adapter. I’m using the Lightning one because iPhone 13 Pro.

Are you certain you have your car in service mode (3 pushes of the start button)? What are your BimmerCode settings? (Vehicle Bus)

Also, does BimmerCode have access to the network?

Yep, put it in service mode, local access is enabled. I followed the steps on bimmercode's website to a T, and it won't generate an IP address anymore on either vehicle. I'll order a new adapter to see if that fixes the issue.

*Bus is set to automatic

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Yep, put it in service mode, local access is enabled. I followed the steps on bimmercode's website to a T, and it won't generate an IP address anymore on either vehicle. I'll order a new adapter to see if that fixes the issue.

*Bus is set to automatic

Hope it's just the adapter. Sorry I don't know much about how they play with USB-C, as it's so new.

[JABCAT]

An update: I purchased a new ethernet -> usb-c adapter (Belkin) and Bimmercode connected immediately. Hopefully that resolved the issue.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

An update: I purchased a new ethernet -> usb-c adapter (Belkin) and Bimmercode connected immediately. Hopefully that resolved the issue.

Glad it’s sorted!

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Glad it’s sorted!

Connected to my wife's X3MC as well, so appears to be resolved. Her vehicle (iDrive 7) had additional sound profiles for the B&W audio (lounge & movie theater).

I have to look into it more, but is it possible to change more than 1 ambient light color? The standard colors in the G87 are horrible.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Connected to my wife's X3MC as well, so appears to be resolved. Her vehicle (iDrive 7) had additional sound profiles for the B&W audio (lounge & movie theater).

I have to look into it more, but is it possible to change more than 1 ambient light color? The standard colors in the G87 are horrible.

Yes, but you have to choose 3-series when connecting. I recommend just using the 3-series option because of this, all options in the 2-series PLUS some.

You can also choose different colours for the lights on the roof/door, and on the floor. I have mine set to red on the top/doors and blue on the bottom. You don’t want blue on the top as it’s annoying at night. It’s nice to have the option to set different colours.

Don’t forget that they replace the first colour option (ivory, IIRC). So if you choose any other option in iDrive it’ll change to that, and ivory becomes the colours you chose in BimmerCode.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Yes, but you have to choose 3-series when connecting. I recommend just using the 3-series option because of this, all options in the 2-series PLUS some.

You can also choose different colours for the lights on the roof/door, and on the floor. I have mine set to red on the top/doors and blue on the bottom. You don’t want blue on the top as it’s annoying at night. It’s nice to have the option to set different colours.

Don’t forget that they replace the first colour option (ivory, IIRC). So if you choose any other option in iDrive it’ll change to that, and ivory becomes the colours you chose in BimmerCode.

Thanks, I messed around with it & changed ivory to red, but are we stuck with all the other awful colors (flamingo, coral, etc.)?

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Thanks, I messed around with it & changed ivory to red, but are we stuck with all the other awful colors (flamingo, coral, etc.)?

Yes, you have to use BimmerCode if you want another colour other than the ones in iDrive.