Coding
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Coding
Hi all - silly question but wanted to ask. Do Honda/Acura support coding like BMW does, allowing you enable features that are disabled by default? I think its cool you can do this with a BMW and would be cool if we could do it to the tlx. Google BMW coding if you want to see some examples.
#2
Can you give us an example of a feature that is disabled that you would want enabled in a bmw as you speak of? I googled it briefly but curious what specific features you would want to change
#3
I just watched this video, looks like neat stuff. I wonder if we could recode things, and if there is anything worth while that wouldnt void the warranty. Interesting find!
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the problem is; everything is unlocked from the acura factory.
acura only has like 2 packages and they dont limit software features, like the above video
if however, acura chose to give ALL cars backup cams, but only enabled them on the top package, then you could use "coding" to enable that....
acura only has like 2 packages and they dont limit software features, like the above video
if however, acura chose to give ALL cars backup cams, but only enabled them on the top package, then you could use "coding" to enable that....
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These are what I coded:
q Seat Belt Reminder Lights OFF
q Turn Off Seat-Belt Reminder Chimes
q Close windows, sunroof & mirror from key fob
q Change Mirror Un-Fold Automatically at XX Speed:15mph
q Fold Mirror Automatically on Shutdown
q Easy Entry Seat Retraction
q Turn off MMI when door is opened
q Unlock Door on Engine OFF (1 pull)
q Change Triple-Blink Count to another Value : 6
q Turn on Brake Force Flashing with Hard Braking
q Enable ///M Lap Timer
q Remove Legal Disclaimers
q Turn off Amber Side Markers next to Headlight
q Display Tire Pressure & Temperature in Vehicle Info
q Change Startup Screen in Speedometer LCD to ///M Performance
q Set Clock via GPS
q Seat Belt Reminder Lights OFF
q Turn Off Seat-Belt Reminder Chimes
q Close windows, sunroof & mirror from key fob
q Change Mirror Un-Fold Automatically at XX Speed:15mph
q Fold Mirror Automatically on Shutdown
q Easy Entry Seat Retraction
q Turn off MMI when door is opened
q Unlock Door on Engine OFF (1 pull)
q Change Triple-Blink Count to another Value : 6
q Turn on Brake Force Flashing with Hard Braking
q Enable ///M Lap Timer
q Remove Legal Disclaimers
q Turn off Amber Side Markers next to Headlight
q Display Tire Pressure & Temperature in Vehicle Info
q Change Startup Screen in Speedometer LCD to ///M Performance
q Set Clock via GPS
Last edited by BEAR-AvHistory; 10-29-2015 at 12:11 PM.
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2G TLX-S
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Similarly for Audi vehicles, the VAG scantool allows Audi owners to code whatever they want inside their vehicles that can be controlled electronically.
Similarly for Audi vehicles, the VAG scantool allows Audi owners to code whatever they want inside their vehicles that can be controlled electronically.
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Three Wheelin'
Many of the items listed by Bear are already available for change under settings. The only items that come to mind that many drivers would like are:
- option to change the default for Idle-Stop
- option to change the default for Brake Hold
I do not really feel like I am missing anything significant.
- option to change the default for Idle-Stop
- option to change the default for Brake Hold
I do not really feel like I am missing anything significant.
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Many of the items listed by Bear are already available for change under settings. The only items that come to mind that many drivers would like are:
- option to change the default for Idle-Stop
- option to change the default for Brake Hold
I do not really feel like I am missing anything significant.
- option to change the default for Idle-Stop
- option to change the default for Brake Hold
I do not really feel like I am missing anything significant.
Example:
q option to change the default for Idle-Stop
q A/C System Remembers Last Setting
q Always Remember Air Re Circulating
Is already on my car. List covers things that are available across the line from 320 stripper through 435M Sport & across trim levels within the model #'s so the base cars can get many features standard equipment on the upper trim versions.
Did not want:
q Increase Angel Eyes Brightness to 100% with Headlights on
q Tilt Passenger Mirror farther down when in reverse
q Video-in-Motion activated
And so on.
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On my Audi for example, I used a VAGCOM cable, and coded my windows so that I could both lower, and raise them from the remote. That's a euro setting that probably wouldn't fly in litigious happy USA, so its intentionally disabled for our market.
Ive also done alot of mods like disable seatbelt, and door open chimes, changing the parking lights up front, activated dash indicators for the headlights etc, etc all through software setting changes. There are many many more from adjusting lamp brightness through disabling TPMS.
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Changing the 3 blinker turn signal to 5 or 6 would be great i find by the 3rd blink im barely out of my own lane.
And also to program to be able to roll the windows up and moon roof closed from the keyfob would be cool, I know we can make them go down but not up
Someone figure this out for me!
And also to program to be able to roll the windows up and moon roof closed from the keyfob would be cool, I know we can make them go down but not up
Someone figure this out for me!
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Changing the 3 blinker turn signal to 5 or 6 would be great i find by the 3rd blink im barely out of my own lane.
And also to program to be able to roll the windows up and moon roof closed from the keyfob would be cool, I know we can make them go down but not up
Someone figure this out for me!
And also to program to be able to roll the windows up and moon roof closed from the keyfob would be cool, I know we can make them go down but not up
Someone figure this out for me!
Don't know what the no close on fob as standard is all about.
My 135is which is one model year older came stock with open/close windows & convertible top on the fob. The 2011 coupe also had full window/moonroof open/close.
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Suzuka Master
Changing the 3 blinker turn signal to 5 or 6 would be great i find by the 3rd blink im barely out of my own lane.
And also to program to be able to roll the windows up and moon roof closed from the keyfob would be cool, I know we can make them go down but not up
Someone figure this out for me!
And also to program to be able to roll the windows up and moon roof closed from the keyfob would be cool, I know we can make them go down but not up
Someone figure this out for me!
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I'm happy to have choices that are easily made in the middle dash display for Settings, for a variety of things such as headlights off timing, door locking options, etc, without requiring coding instructions. Expanding those options would always be nice, including the default settings for Idle Stop, VCM, and Brake Hold, so that Acura could please more people more of the time.
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I'm happy to have choices that are easily made in the middle dash display for Settings, for a variety of things such as headlights off timing, door locking options, etc, without requiring coding instructions. Expanding those options would always be nice, including the default settings for Idle Stop, VCM, and Brake Hold, so that Acura could please more people more of the time.
Coding deals with options over & above or that which might be available in different markets or more expensive versions of the car.
Example: Rear fog lights are not used in the US but in England a car is illegal without them. Coding can activate that option in US cars.
Full 4xx list.
Again the 435 will have some items std that a 428 will not. Likewise versions within each line like 435 Luxury vs 435 M-Sport will also have some items included that the other version might not. But with coding all can be applied to any car. This was mine
BMW F32 - WBA3R1C51EKXXXXXX – Coding Options
Disable Welcome 3 Gongs
Seat Belt Reminder Lights OFF
Turn Off Seat-Belt Reminder Chimes
Increase Angel Eyes Brightness to 100% with Headlights on
Close windows, sunroof & mirror from key fob
Change Mirror Un-Fold Automatically at XX Speed: ___ indicate speed in mph
Turn off MMI when door is opened
Auto Start/Stop Default OFF
Auto Start/Stop Remember Last Setting
Easy Entry Seat Retraction
Unlock Door on Engine OFF (1 pull)
Turn off window roll-up door interrupt
Change Triple-Blink Count to another Value : ____ indicate # of blinks desired
Turn on Brake Force Flashing with Hard Braking
Turn off Amber Side Markers next to Headlight
Tilt Passenger Mirror farther down when in reverse
Ambiance Lighting controlled independent from Dimmer Switch
Enable Illumination of Exterior Door Handle LEDs when in Reverse
Turn on Fog Lights with Welcome Lights
Activate Rear Fog Lights (In conjunction with Euro Switch or modification of US-Spec switch)
Disable Headlight Washers
Auto Light Sensitivity Options:
normal
sensitive
very sensitive
less sensitive
Set cell phone ringer as primary
Enable ///M Lap Timer
Video-in-Motion activated
Allow unit change for Sport Display
Enable Sport Displays (Power/Torque)
Change Navi Voice to British English
Navi Trip-Import/Export to/from USB Stick
Remove Legal Disclaimers
Display Tire Pressure & Temperature in Vehicle Info
Enable Video Files from USB
Enable the function of saving video files to NBT Hard Drive for play later
Enable Full Text Lines in Office While Driving
Disable Audible Chirp/Beep When Locking Car
Enable Speech Input for E-Mail or SMS
Enable Time-Stamp Display for Call Log
Add GPS Current Location to Navi Menu Items
Enable Developer Menu in iDrive
A/C System Remembers Last Setting
Always Remember Air Re Circulating
Add Digital Speed to Speedometer LCD Display via BC button
Change Startup Screen in Speedometer LCD to ///M Performance
Set Clock via GPS
Disable HUD Startup Animation
Enable Rear-View Camera at all Speeds
Activate Side Cameras at ANY Speed
RED items were already on the car.
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