Retrofits
OEM G Series - Remote Start
| G Series |
You lock the car, press the lock button three times, wait for the mirrors to fold and the engine to start—but nothing happens. The hazards flash and that's it. You've seen other owners use the same feature on identical models, so you know the car is capable of it. In most cases, the hardware is already installed; the feature just hasn't been enabled by BMW.
That's where we come in. We've completed over 100 remote start activations on BDC3 G-series BMWs using a genuine-style 1CR FSC activation and coding only—no ECU unlocks, engine software changes, or tuning required.
What's Included
Which BMWs Can Get Remote Start
Three conditions have to be true. The car needs the BDC3 body domain controller, it needs iDrive 7 or higher, and it has to be a petrol (gasoline) automatic. That combination lands almost entirely on 2018-and-newer G-series cars.
| Series | Chassis codes | iDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Series | G42, G87 | iDrive 7 |
| 3 Series | G20, G21, G80, G81 | iDrive 7 / 8 |
| 4 Series | G22, G23, G26, G82, G83 | iDrive 7 / 8 |
| 5 Series | G30, G31, G60 | iDrive 7 / 8 / 8.5 |
| 6 Series GT | G32 | iDrive 7 |
| 7 Series | G11, G12, G70 | iDrive 7 / 8 |
| 8 Series | G14, G15, G16 | iDrive 7 |
| X3 / X4 | G01, G45, G02 | iDrive 7 / 8.5 |
| X5 / X6 / X7 | G05, G06, G07 | iDrive 7 / 8.5 |
| Z4 | G29 | iDrive 7 |
Not sure if your car qualifies? Send us your VIN and we'll confirm before you book.