DIY: Disable BMW Active Sound Design (ASD) without affecting audio/radio system

shrinkboy · 05-29-2017, 08:56 AM

I noticed a few weeks ago that with the B&O lighting set to 'on' there was no ambient lighting in the cabin - I'd unplugged the ASM module last fall and guess I never noticed that there was supposed to be interior ambient lighting. Took the car in for a windshield replacement and had them look at it - they said that there was an ASM fault, plugged it back in and the lights are working again.

I liked it better dead silent, but the lighting is kinda cool at night.

djseto · 05-31-2017, 07:44 AM

You can code off ASD. I assume that would leave your lighting intact.

Fast400 · 06-07-2017, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by djseto

You can code off ASD. I assume that would leave your lighting intact.

jquan1 · 09-05-2017, 03:31 AM

Does this work if you have the basic rubbish stereo?

Flying Ace · 12-15-2017, 09:55 AM

Just unplugged it in my M6 GC. GC cars, the ASD box is on the roof of the trunk. So you don't have to rip the carpet out.

See my thread here:. http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444547

I unplugged this morning. There's a huge difference in the experience.

TheHouseWon · 12-15-2017, 12:08 PM

Such a big mistake on BMW's part to include ASD in our cars. Total backfire. The people that wanted more performance and sound are the same people that disabled it... If you add aftermarket exhaust systems, there is a lot of drone and pretty much ruins the experience.

IMO

Charlie_Big_Potato · 03-26-2018, 04:55 PM

So I have BimmerCode and the ODB module. These are the screens that I should use, correct? No need to fuss with expert mode, correct?

naiza3k · 07-12-2018, 02:06 AM

Guys, I've coded the ASD off and also using JB4. My car has RPI GT Exhaust and I don't think the coding worked until the JB4 was installed. Thoughts? Anyone else experienced this?

hirkaismyname · 08-02-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonstoneM5

So I have BimmerCode and the ODB module. These are the screens that I should use, correct? No need to fuss with expert mode, correct?

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OneExtra · 08-05-2018, 11:33 AM

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I coded ASD off with Bimmercode

Just went in to ASD Module and the option to disable it was there.

No need to go into Expert mode

Nhlsm · 09-03-2018, 05:11 PM

Unplugged mine the night before. hardld noticed any drone reduction in cabin.(might be a little bit due to placebo effect?) I'm having eisenmann race exhaust.

OneExtra · 09-05-2018, 07:25 AM

Coded it back on again as I actually prefer the sound it makes

haagm58 · 12-31-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonstoneM5

So I have BimmerCode and the ODB module. These are the screens that I should use, correct? No need to fuss with expert mode, correct?

Did you use BimmerCode or Bimmerlink? I don’t see the ASD module in BimmerCode.

dsantos08 · 11-08-2019, 11:27 AM

Does anyone know if this is OK to do if you have the Bimmertech PP82DSP Amp installed in the car?

f32msport · 04-17-2025, 11:43 PM

Bro absolute life saver. My speakers were completely fine and one day while sitting in my car my speaker made a loud “gunshot” noise and I started to hear a crazy amount of feedback. Even with the volume down it was very loud and even worse while driving. It only made the noise when the car was started but not in accessory mode. I honestly thought either my speakers went out or amplifier. Overtime the noise got worse. I figured out it had to be something to do with either the amp, fuse or ASD. I coded out the ASD but that didn’t fix it. I checked all the fuses and they were all fine. I eventually removed that harness without taking off all the things and that fixed the problem. Cheers 😃😃

05-29-2017, 08:56 AM	#67
shrinkboy New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2013 M5, Sapphire Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Cabin lighting went out with ASM unplug I noticed a few weeks ago that with the B&O lighting set to 'on' there was no ambient lighting in the cabin - I'd unplugged the ASM module last fall and guess I never noticed that there was supposed to be interior ambient lighting. Took the car in for a windshield replacement and had them look at it - they said that there was an ASM fault, plugged it back in and the lights are working again. I liked it better dead silent, but the lighting is kinda cool at night.
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05-31-2017, 07:44 AM	#68
djseto Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	You can code off ASD. I assume that would leave your lighting intact.
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12-15-2017, 09:55 AM	#71
Flying Ace Lieutenant General 5143 Rep 11,911 Posts Drives: Taycan GTS, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	Just unplugged it in my M6 GC. GC cars, the ASD box is on the roof of the trunk. So you don't have to rip the carpet out. See my thread here:. http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1444547 I unplugged this morning. There's a huge difference in the experience. __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (Retired) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired) Last edited by Flying Ace; 12-15-2017 at 11:15 AM..
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12-15-2017, 12:08 PM	#72
TheHouseWon Colonel 653 Rep 2,039 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (10)	Such a big mistake on BMW's part to include ASD in our cars. Total backfire. The people that wanted more performance and sound are the same people that disabled it... If you add aftermarket exhaust systems, there is a lot of drone and pretty much ruins the experience. IMO
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Charlie_Big_Potato Private 86 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	So I have BimmerCode and the ODB module. These are the screens that I should use, correct? No need to fuss with expert mode, correct? Attached Images
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07-12-2018, 02:06 AM	#74
naiza3k Captain 184 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 6spd \| 2023 m8cgc Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1)	Guys, I've coded the ASD off and also using JB4. My car has RPI GT Exhaust and I don't think the coding worked until the JB4 was installed. Thoughts? Anyone else experienced this? __________________ 2013 M5 Space Gray, Piano Black\|Night Vision\|Every option\|6MT\|RW Carbon front Lip\|Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser\| 2019 x7 50i White, Loaded \| chrome delete \| black grill \| Previous: 2015 X5 Graphite, \|All options\| - 2014 435i Xdrive Msport, \|Fully Loaded\|6MT\|FBO\|JB4\|Front,side,rear lips/spoilers\|- 2015 320i Xdrive, \|Wife's beater\| - 2008 535i Xdrive
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09-03-2018, 05:11 PM	#77
Nhlsm Enlisted Member 4 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2015 f10 m5 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0)	Unplugged mine the night before. hardld noticed any drone reduction in cabin.(might be a little bit due to placebo effect?) I'm having eisenmann race exhaust.
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09-05-2018, 07:25 AM	#78
OneExtra Lieutenant Colonel 812 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Coded it back on again as I actually prefer the sound it makes
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11-08-2019, 11:27 AM	#80
dsantos08 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 310 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6)	Does anyone know if this is OK to do if you have the Bimmertech PP82DSP Amp installed in the car?
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04-17-2025, 11:43 PM	#81
f32msport Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2016 bmw 435i msport Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Bro absolute life saver. My speakers were completely fine and one day while sitting in my car my speaker made a loud “gunshot” noise and I started to hear a crazy amount of feedback. Even with the volume down it was very loud and even worse while driving. It only made the noise when the car was started but not in accessory mode. I honestly thought either my speakers went out or amplifier. Overtime the noise got worse. I figured out it had to be something to do with either the amp, fuse or ASD. I coded out the ASD but that didn’t fix it. I checked all the fuses and they were all fine. I eventually removed that harness without taking off all the things and that fixed the problem. Cheers 😃😃
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