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      02-02-2015, 06:44 AM   #1
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i8 coded

just coded my i8

Mirrors close with remote
windows close with remote
usb plays while in motion.

thanks Richard !
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      02-02-2015, 09:19 AM   #2
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Please tell us how. Would love these features!
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      02-02-2015, 10:17 AM   #3
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just coded my i8

Mirrors close with remote
windows close with remote
usb plays while in motion.

thanks Richard !
The first two I already have but what do you mean by 'usb plays while in motion'?
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      02-02-2015, 10:43 AM   #4
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      02-02-2015, 11:12 AM   #5
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This can be done remotely ,search coding in the coding section Richard did mine great guy .
Usb can be used to play dvd or music files while driving .
works flawless .
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      02-02-2015, 08:11 PM   #7
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The only coding i need is the 20-25 mile range BMW promised us!
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      02-02-2015, 09:30 PM   #8
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The only coding i need is the 20-25 mile range BMW promised us!
Yeah, it's disappointing but it's a hybrid. As a hybrid it's brilliant. As an all electric it's not as advertised.

I use it for a lot of short hauls and I'm disappointed when at about 12-13 miles my all electric mode is done. But mixing between all electric and sport or even comfort with battery hold I can achieve 68 mpg. It's tricky and takes work, but that at least can be done.

I have 1,229 miles as of tonight and am averaging 68.8 mpg.
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      02-04-2015, 09:40 AM   #9
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This can be done remotely ,search coding in the coding section Richard did mine great guy .
Usb can be used to play dvd or music files while driving .
works flawless .
Did a search and way too over the top for me. Wonder if any of the BMW techs would do a side job for me
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      02-05-2015, 08:58 AM   #10
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Did a search and way too over the top for me. Wonder if any of the BMW techs would do a side job for me
BMW tech's don't actually have access to the software that is for coding. They can do retrofit coding and software updates, but not individual options.
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Is the coding for an i8 any different for the regular non-hybrid BMWs?
I've coded all my previous bimmers and hoping I'll be able to code the i8 too.
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      06-17-2016, 09:50 PM   #12
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Is the coding for an i8 any different for the regular non-hybrid BMWs?
I've coded all my previous bimmers and hoping I'll be able to code the i8 too.
its the same, my guy used the same codes for 5/7 series on mine
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      06-18-2016, 03:42 PM   #13
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The only coding i need is the 20-25 mile range BMW promised us!
20 miles is not much of a problem. The only thing that needs to be coded is the driver. ;-)
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      06-18-2016, 03:46 PM   #14
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just coded my i8

Mirrors close with remote
windows close with remote
usb plays while in motion.

thanks Richard !
The first two came as standard on mine (early '15). Not sure I care much about the third. In fact, music via USB should also not be an issue. Works fine for me via iPhone cradle - incl. apps like Spotify.

What I would really love is if the ambient lighting changed according to drive mode - like the instrument cluster.
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      06-18-2016, 04:57 PM   #15
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The first two came as standard on mine (early '15). Not sure I care much about the third. In fact, music via USB should also not be an issue. Works fine for me via iPhone cradle - incl. apps like Spotify.

What I would really love is if the ambient lighting changed according to drive mode - like the instrument cluster.
Windows closing with remote came activated on your car? Are you in the USA? I had to code that option for all my cars.

USB in motion is for playing videos while driving. It is awesome...a bit distracting though lol
Shouldn't be any issues playing audio from USB without any coding.
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      06-19-2016, 03:41 AM   #16
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These all came as standard with my car - although I am in the UK.
Mine is late 15 model but mirrors don't close unless I use the door switch - how do you close from the remote?
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      06-19-2016, 04:52 AM   #17
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Windows closing with remote came activated on your car? Are you in the USA? I had to code that option for all my cars.

USB in motion is for playing videos while driving. It is awesome...a bit distracting though lol
Shouldn't be any issues playing audio from USB without any coding.
I'm in Switzerland, as hinted by the flag under my name. ;-)
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Mine is late 15 model but mirrors don't close unless I use the door switch - how do you close from the remote?
Press and hold the lock button on the remote for a couple of seconds
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      06-19-2016, 12:48 PM   #19
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Press and hold the lock button on the remote for a couple of seconds
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just coded my i8

Mirrors close with remote
windows close with remote
usb plays while in motion.

thanks Richard !
Who is Richard? Who do I contact for a remote coding?

Thanks in advance

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      09-03-2016, 10:01 PM   #21
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Who is Richard? Who do I contact for a remote coding?

Thanks in advance

Tell Rich that Dan from Long Island NY sent you. By the way you'll be really happy and find that your I8 is going to have many other features that will be unlocked!! It's way more than these 3 things!! Here's is his number
1 203 916 1628
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