globalrider
Alps Adventurer
2016 R1200 GSW Adventure
Is there any way to change the Date and Time format?
Thanks!
Is there any way to change the Date and Time format?
Thanks!
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Multifunction Display - Date & Time Format
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globalrider
Alps Adventurer
I checked the part numbers for the North American instrument display and the German instrument display (both in Km/Hr) and they are both the same.
So unless German instrument displays show AM/PM (which I doubt) as ours do, it must be a software change to have them display in 24H time.
Not a pressing matter, but if I come across the fix, I'll post the solution.
So unless German instrument displays show AM/PM (which I doubt) as ours do, it must be a software change to have them display in 24H time.
Not a pressing matter, but if I come across the fix, I'll post the solution.
Not sure if this will help-
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Here- https://www.bmw-motorrad-authoritie...nal/Instruction_manual_R1200RT.pdf?1440677718
OM
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Here- https://www.bmw-motorrad-authoritie...nal/Instruction_manual_R1200RT.pdf?1440677718
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globalrider
Alps Adventurer
Thanks! I came across that last week. There is nothing like that on my R1200 GSA LC menu.
I wonder if I can make the change with my new GS-911 WiFi dongle. I haven't really done much with it other than make sure it works in all three modes and run a scan.
Well Alex, maybe it will help others.
It will be good to know once you get it figured out. It will be nice to hear how you like the GS-911.
Gary
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
My first impression of the GS-911 WiFi is that it is overpriced at $399 compared to the other diagnostic software / dongles that I have.
The Ross-Tech VCDS for VW Group cars can do pretty well anything under the sun with unlimited VINs: $349.
The Durametric for my Porsche with 3 VINs: $287.
I'll play with it and I hope to be impressed.
I understand that. I have a Snap-On Solus that is pretty nice but has outdated software. The software update is $1250.00. Been thinking of moving on to a different diagnostic tool.
At least you seem to be able to obtain the diagnostics for your units. My Can-Am ATV uses something called BUDS......Nothing available yet.
Gary
BTW, my friend has one of those 1 of 500 Porsche Can-Am cars.
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
Lets try this again.
From what I can tell, all the GS-911 WiFi can do is perform an AutoScan, read and clear fault codes, and clear and set the Service reminder. Quite basic!
Compared to what I am used to in the other diagnostic software (Ross-Tech and Durametric) that I have for my vehicles, the GS-911 WiFi cannot get into any of the modules to change codes. I was able to change codes on my VW to alter the time format and other aspects.
So, if the GS-911 WiFi can do a lot more, then I'd sure want to hear from the suppliers. So far, it is not what I expected.
Not sure if you have seen this- http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread...ng-a-GS-911-for-basic-scheduled-service-tasks
Of course the GS911 software may have changed since the post.
OM
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
Well there is my answer...
What the GS-911 is not:
A bike-computer programmer. It is very frequently asked whether the GS-911 is capable of performing the coding tasks necessary to add new equipment to a bike, or replace defective electronic equipment, such as Alarm systems, instrument clusters, failed ZFE or BMS-K computer units, tire pressure sensors, and so forth. As of this writing, these devices have to be properly "introduced" to the other computers on your bike using BMW's own diagnostic computers and software before they will function, and these are available only to the dealer network. The developers of the GS-911 have stated fairly clearly that these tasks are beyond the realm of uses this device is designed for.
That last sentence is a bit of a cop out.
The Ross-Tech software I use on my VW is nothing more than an OBDII dongle yet it can do the following very simple task...
Changing the Time Display Format from 12H to 24H
Now that is nifty software! The guys at Hex code need to pull up their socks a bit and get to work.
Edited to add: from another forum, a member posted: I got a note recently from Hexcode, saying they were still working on instrument cluster functionality (ie change bar to psi etc) and expected to release soon.
Lets hope.
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wbrownell9
New member
This thread seems to have wandered away from the OPs question into what the GS-911 can and cannot do.
The answer to the OPs question is: the dealer can change time display from 12H to 24H, I had it done to mine. Not sure if it could change date format (e.g. from MM-DD-YYYY to DD-MM-YYYY or distance readouts from miles to kms. When I was in Canada I just changed the units on my GPS and used it instead of the dash speedometer. That also affected the various odometers visible in the trip computer (distance to next waypoint/destination) as well as those in "My Motorcycle" which is only visible if you have a GS/GSA.
The answer to the OPs question is: the dealer can change time display from 12H to 24H, I had it done to mine. Not sure if it could change date format (e.g. from MM-DD-YYYY to DD-MM-YYYY or distance readouts from miles to kms. When I was in Canada I just changed the units on my GPS and used it instead of the dash speedometer. That also affected the various odometers visible in the trip computer (distance to next waypoint/destination) as well as those in "My Motorcycle" which is only visible if you have a GS/GSA.
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
Thanks, I'll check with my local dealer.
This is something the selling dealers should ask the customer as to how they want their motorcycle configured.
It works out well sometimes. It reminds/informs the Members that there is a place where they can learn about the GS911. A discussion can hopefully bring in some knowledge from someone that has figured out how to do it on their own or in your case, how they manage to get the format changed.
OM
globalrider
Alps Adventurer
Gary,
According to a member on the GS-911 forum, supposedly there is a difference in capability between USB and WiFi modes...something about the "cloud". Since I do not trust my data being held elsewhere (isn't that what a cloud is about?), I'm not familiar with that aspect.
I'll play with this and see what happens.
According to a member on the GS-911 forum, supposedly there is a difference in capability between USB and WiFi modes...something about the "cloud". Since I do not trust my data being held elsewhere (isn't that what a cloud is about?), I'm not familiar with that aspect.
I'll play with this and see what happens.
I think that this is the way a lot of software is going Alex. "Cloud based" operation leads to a couple of things-
It allows for easy subscription based operating systems and in the case of the GS911, access to updated operational parameters and retention of propriety software.
For your application, a nice "yard sale" laptop would probably be good although with Windoz, you still need some sort of anti-virus.
Just a thought.
Gary
BMW Triumphant
Ed Kilner #176066
From GS-911 Seminar at Das Rally
If I recall correctly, wetheads require the new wifi unit.
There is a new cloud-based app that allows you to store the results of autoscans of you bike. So, you can see trends in some parameters. I do not believe you need to have a wifi connection to the internet to get readings from the bike, just to use the log book function. Should be very robust and your data will be backed up for sure.
If I recall correctly, wetheads require the new wifi unit.
There is a new cloud-based app that allows you to store the results of autoscans of you bike. So, you can see trends in some parameters. I do not believe you need to have a wifi connection to the internet to get readings from the bike, just to use the log book function. Should be very robust and your data will be backed up for sure.
