G30 / G31 — 5 Series (2017–2023)
The G30 (sedan) and G31 (Touring) were among the first G-series BMWs and have extensive coding support.
Quick Facts
- Production: 2017–2023
- Head unit: MGU (ID6/ID7)
- OBD port: Standard location, driver's side footwell
- Recommended tool: BimmerCode or E-Sys
note
The 2024+ 5 Series uses the G60 platform with iDrive 8 — see the G70/G60 section for those.
Popular Coding Changes
Exterior
| Mod | Module | Tool | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Lighting customization | BDC | BimmerCode / E-Sys | Easy |
| Fold mirrors on lock | BDC | BimmerCode | Easy |
| Welcome light carpet (if equipped) | BDC | E-Sys | Easy |
| Daytime running light coding | BDC | E-Sys | Medium |
Interior / Display
| Mod | Module | Tool | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital speedometer | KOMBI / HU_MGU | BimmerCode | Easy |
| Full M Sport displays | HU_MGU | BimmerCode | Easy |
| Video in motion | HU_MGU | E-Sys | Medium |
| Remove disclaimer screens | HU_MGU | E-Sys | Easy |
Comfort / Functional
| Mod | Module | Tool | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start-stop memory | DME | BimmerCode | Easy |
| Exhaust burble (M550i / 540i) | DME | E-Sys | Medium |
| Seatbelt chime delay | BDC | E-Sys | Medium |
| Auto hold default on | EMF | BimmerCode | Easy |
| Soft close doors sensitivity | BDC | E-Sys | Medium |
G30 LCI Notes (2020+)
- The LCI brought updated headlights, new iDrive version, and revised BDC firmware
- Most pre-LCI coding changes still apply
- Some ambient lighting options expanded on LCI models
- Live Cockpit Professional (larger digital cluster) adds more display coding options
Tips
- The G30 M550i has additional DME coding options for exhaust and throttle response
- G30 and G32 (6 Series GT) share many modules — most G30 coding applies to the G32
- 530e plug-in hybrid has additional BMS (battery management) modules but standard comfort coding is the same