BMW Remote Start Retrofit & Coding
Start your BMW from the key fob or the My BMW app and walk into a cool cabin in summer or a warm one in winter. Genuine factory remote start, no extra module, no wiring. One remote session, about 15 minutes.
✅ Start from your factory key fob or the My BMW app
✅ Pre cool or pre warm the cabin before you get in
✅ Car stays locked while it runs
✅ No module, no wiring, no ECU unlock
✅ Works alongside MHD, BM3 and other tunes
Is My Car Compatible?
Built for petrol BMW G Series and selected M cars, manual or auto.
- 2 Series: G42
- 3 Series: G20, G21
- 4 Series: G22, G23, G26
- M2: G87
- M3 / M4: G80, G81, G82, G83
- M5: F90 LCI
- M8: F91, F92, F93
- X3 M / X4 M: F97, F98 LCI
- Other petrol G Series models (send your VIN to check)
Diesel and hybrid models aren’t covered.
Not sure? Send your VIN to support@bimmerdrive.com and we’ll confirm before you buy.
What's Included
The activation
- Remote engine start from the key fob
- Remote start from the My BMW app
- Cabin pre conditioning
- Full coding and testing
- Lifetime, one payment
What You Need
- ENET cable (OBD2 to Ethernet, grab one from our store or Amazon AU)
- Windows laptop
- Stable internet (WiFi or a phone hotspot)
- Access to the car during the session
How it works
- We book your remote session at a time that suits you
- Plug in the ENET cable and connect your laptop
- Our technician codes remote start live and tests it with you
- About 15 minutes later, start your car from the fob
FAQ
Is it permanent? Yes, one payment.
How do I start it from the key? We’ll show you at the end of the session. It’s a simple button sequence on your factory fob.
Does it work in the My BMW app? Yes on supported cars. App start depends on your car’s ConnectedDrive being active.
Will it affect my tune? No. MHD, BM3, CS tunes and OEM maps all stay as they are.
Is the car secure while running? Yes. It stays locked until you unlock it with your key.
Will a dealer update undo it? A dealer software update can reset it. Let us know and we’ll sort it.
Pick a time for your technician session, then you'll go straight to checkout to lock it in.
OVER 1,000
LOYAL BMW ENTHUSIASTS
Had the NBT EVO ID4 to ID6 upgrade done on my 2016 M4 and the difference is huge. The new iDrive interface looks much more modern and having full-screen Apple CarPlay makes the interior feel years newer. Process was smooth and everything worked perfectly.
My X1 came with the newer EntryNav2 system but didn't have Apple CarPlay activated from factory. Bimmer Drive enabled it remotely and now CarPlay works wirelessly exactly like OEM. Very easy process just connected the ENET cable and they handled the rest.
My G30 5 Series already had factory Apple CarPlay but it was stuck in the smaller split-screen layout. The fullscreen activation made such a big difference. Looks cleaner and uses the whole display like newer BMWs. No aftermarket hardware needed.
I was looking at aftermarket CarPlay screens for my F30 but decided to keep the factory system instead. The NBT EVO CarPlay activation gave me everything I wanted while keeping the original BMW interface, steering wheel controls and sound quality.
Got CarPlay and Android Auto activated on my G20 3 Series. The whole process took around 15 minutes and now everything works exactly like it should from factory. Great service and saved me a trip to BMW.
FAQ
If we havent answered your question here, email us at support@bimmerdrive.com
Which BMWs can get remote start?
Petrol G Series and selected M cars, manual or auto: G42, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G87 M2, G80 / G81 M3, G82 / G83 M4, F90 M5 LCI, F91 / F92 / F93 M8 and F97 / F98 X3 M / X4 M LCI. Other petrol G Series models may work too, so send your VIN.
Does it work on diesel or hybrid BMWs?
No. Diesel and hybrid models aren't covered.
Why doesn't remote start show in my My BMW app?
App start needs your car's ConnectedDrive to be active. Remote start from your key fob works either way.
Can I use a Mac for the session?
This one needs a Windows laptop.
What if it turns out my car isn't compatible?
If we checked your VIN, recommended this and got it wrong, you get a full refund. If the details we were given were wrong, we refund the order minus a fee that covers the time we've already spent. Send your VIN before you buy and we'll confirm it first.