BMW coding on iDrive 7, with features you will not find in the menu
Most "BMW coding" means flipping a few settings with a phone app. We do something else: we add new features to the iDrive 7 head unit (MGU). Waze directions in the cluster behind the wheel, apps that show what the engine is doing in real time and, on some xDrive cars, the option to disconnect the front axle.
We work on G-series BMWs, mostly built from 2019 onwards, in person or remotely over an ENET cable. Before promising anything, we look at your car: the head unit, the cluster and the software version.
What we can enable
- Waze in the cluster: navigation directions on the digital instrument cluster, not just the central screen.
- Performance apps: M Vitals, Virtual Dyno, G-Force, Drag Timer, Brake Test, Redline, eDrive and Fault Scanner, right inside iDrive.
- MGU Store: an app store on the car screen, so you can install and update apps yourself.
- xDrive OFF (BETA): rear-wheel drive only, on some xDrive cars. Experimental, and only after we check the car.
Which BMW models
What matters is the head unit, not just the year. We focus on cars with iDrive 7 and an MGU unit (Live Cockpit Professional):
- 3 Series G20 / G21 and M3 G80
- 4 Series G22 / G23 / G26 and M4 G82
- 5 Series G30 / G31 and M5 F90 (MGU versions)
- 7 Series G11 / G12 LCI, 8 Series G14 / G15 / G16
- X3 G01, X4 G02, X5 G05, X6 G06, X7 G07, X5 M F95
- 1 Series F40, 2 Series F44 / G42, Z4 G29
How it works
- Send us the model, year and, if you have it, the VIN.
- We check the setup and tell you honestly what is possible.
- We agree on the features you want.
- We install and configure, in person or remotely over ENET with your laptop.
- We check everything together, in the car.
What stays untouched
BMW navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, cameras, parking sensors and the original menus all stay. The new apps are added to the car’s app menu.
FAQ
Does it work on iDrive 8 or the curved display?+
iDrive 8 and 8.5 have a different architecture and different software protection. Some features cannot be enabled there, which is why we check every car.
How do I know if I have iDrive 7?+
Cars with two separate screens (cluster and central display) usually have iDrive 7; one curved screen means iDrive 8. Send us the VIN and we will check.
How much does it cost?+
It depends on the car and the features you choose. Send us the model and year and we will tell you what is possible and the price.
See what your BMW can do
Send us the model, year and, if you have it, the VIN. We will tell you honestly what works on your car, in person or remotely.