Missing Engine Sound Setting

TupperBMW · 03-05-2024, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by __AD__

I’m on 11/2023 (upgraded by dealer) and I still have sporty.

THANK YOU!!

The OP asked one question, and this whole thread delved into talking about pulling fuses.

Many of us just wanted to know if this is the case.

So now I'll move forward with the update.

And frankly, even if my "sport" engine sound is gone, I have an Fi exhaust coming soon and will be keeping those valves open anyhow!

TupperBMW · 03-05-2024, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Moopai

What year is your M850? Another member upgraded his 2022 to 11/2023.50 and still has the Sporty feature. BMW probably changed the ECU unit on the 2024 models and removed this feature completely!

I would assume that as well

Moopai · 03-05-2024, 10:02 AM

No error messages on the iDrive after you pulled the fuses out! Where are the fuses located?

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Originally Posted by NavyBlue

Awesome Post!
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments.
I've followed all steps above & it was pretty easy.
Downloaded the fuse map, & pulled fuse 203 (far left upside down 7.5) & fuse 206 (upside down 10 just right of 203).
Sounds great!

TupperBMW · 03-05-2024, 10:06 AM

Here's a question:

Even if I get this goddamn 11/23 upgrade and I lose "sport" engine sound, are those of you with that update still getting the burbles and pops when driving in sport+ mode?

__AD__ · 03-05-2024, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TupperBMW

Here's a question:

Even if I get this goddamn 11/23 upgrade and I lose "sport" engine sound, are those of you with that update still getting the burbles and pops when driving in sport+ mode?

I get them in every mode, it’s just more frequent in Sport/Sport+ because of the frequent engine braking holding RPMs.

TupperBMW · 03-05-2024, 11:28 AM

I don't get this version 11/23.30 versus 11/23.50

Where does one get this 11/23.30 version? Mine being offered is 11/23.50

__AD__ · 03-05-2024, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TupperBMW

I don't get this version 11/23.30 versus 11/23.50

Where does one get this 11/23.30 version? Mine being offered is 11/23.50

I’ve lived in the software world and that end number is what’s known as a minor version number. Small refinements are made to the software resulting in incremented minor version numbers. The dealer installed mine as soon as it came out (Nov 2023) so it probably had a couple of revisions before it was released over the air, resulting in a .50 instead of .30.

Moopai · 03-05-2024, 01:27 PM

So then the .50 release should not remove the sport engine feature since yours still have it!

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Originally Posted by __AD__

I’ve lived in the software world and that end number is what’s known as a minor version number. Small refinements are made to the software resulting in incremented minor version numbers. The dealer installed mine as soon as it came out (Nov 2023) so it probably had a couple of revisions before it was released over the air, resulting in a .50 instead of .30.

__AD__ · 03-05-2024, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moopai

So then the .50 release should not remove the sport engine feature since yours still have it!

I suppose it could have been some developer’s idea to take it away if you weren’t set to Sporty when the upgrade happened and to not even offer it on new vehicles going forward. 🤷🏻&zwj;♂️ Mine was always on sporty.

snowbimmer · 03-05-2024, 02:28 PM

Pre download 11/2023.50

snowbimmer · 03-05-2024, 02:29 PM

Post download 11/2023.50

All good. And it's a 2022 M850.

Moopai · 03-05-2024, 03:15 PM

Thanks for confirming, now I will update my car?

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Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Post download 11/2023.50

All good. And it's a 2022 M850.

TupperBMW · 03-05-2024, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moopai

Thanks for confirming, now I will update my car?

^ I shall be updating my car as well:

Moopai · 03-05-2024, 04:16 PM

Not sure why you lost that feature considering your car is 2019. I just upgraded my car to 11/2023.50 and I still have the "sporty" feature in the iDrive. No issues at all...

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Originally Posted by bimmerdz

Hi Everyone

Any update on this ?

Just got my 2019 m850i, it has the 11/2023 update and no SPORTY mode !!

Is it possible to add it via BIMMERCODE ?

Thanks

bimmerdz · 03-07-2024, 04:03 PM

Probably the car never had it then !!

Muto · 03-07-2024, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerdz

Hi Everyone

Any update on this ?

Just got my 2019 m850i, it has the 11/2023 update and no SPORTY mode !!

Is it possible to add it via BIMMERCODE ?

Thanks

Yes it is possible. I didn't have it before but after coding, sporty was available.

1. Connect Bimemrcode

2. "Headunit"

3. Expertmode

4. Search for "Sound"

5. Set Display_configurability_engine_sound to active

6. Set Display_menu_configuration_engine_sound to active

7. Save

VP007 · 03-08-2024, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Muto

Yes it is possible. I didn't have it before but after coding, sporty was available.

1. Connect Bimemrcode

2. "Headunit"

3. Expertmode

4. Search for "Sound"

5. Set Display_configurability_engine_sound to active

6. Set Display_menu_configuration_engine_sound to active

7. Save

On the 840i (not sure of others) but setting to Sporty opens the exhaust flaps.

It means you can drive in COMFORT mode with the exhaust in sports without needing to put the car into sport to get the flaps to open up.

bimmerdz · 03-12-2024, 03:42 PM

Managed to bring up the SPORTY mode on my M850i using bimmercode.

HEAND UNIT + EXPERT MODE + ENGINE SOUND tuned to ACTIVE

FYI the SPORTY mode doesn't work with the ECO PRO mode, only with comfort.
And there are no BANGS when in comfort, just the nice V8 sound which is enough.

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bimmerdz New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M850i Sunset Orange + M Carbon Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Managed to bring up the SPORTY mode on my M850i using bimmercode. HEAND UNIT + EXPERT MODE + ENGINE SOUND tuned to ACTIVE FYI the SPORTY mode doesn't work with the ECO PRO mode, only with comfort. And there are no BANGS when in comfort, just the nice V8 sound which is enough.
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