Dipping my toes into car customization, I explored Carly Coding for my BMW. Initially drawn to remove some quirks, like the overly enthusiastic parking sensor beep in reverse and the auto-locking feature from my previous Z4, Carly seemed like a convenient solution. A forum member had previously helped with laptop coding, but for my current car, Carly offered an accessible alternative.
Using Carly, I successfully disabled the reverse beep and auto-locking. I also enabled the three-flash indicator, a useful facelift touch. While I aimed for a beep upon locking, a slight misunderstanding resulted in a beep on unlocking and a double beep on locking instead. Another forum member later corrected this with laptop software, highlighting the community support available.
Alt: OBD2 port in a BMW car, used for Carly coding and diagnostics.
The appeal of Carly lies in its user-friendliness for coding and reading fault codes. However, the annual subscription model gives pause. For users needing coding only once, the subscription cost might be hard to justify. While Carly can read fault codes, its ability to clear them may be limited compared to more comprehensive tools.
Alt: Carly OBD2 adapter plugged into a car’s diagnostic port, ready for car coding.
In the UK, access to knowledgeable forum members for coding offers a viable alternative to subscription-based services like Carly. The community support and expertise available can be invaluable for BMW owners seeking car customization and coding assistance. For simple coding tweaks, Carly is user-friendly, but the annual fee versus one-time coding needs consideration.
