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What is Included:

  1. Software Overview and Requirements
  2. Latest Software Links & Installation Instructions
NOTE1: URL Links are in BLUE and pictures are links to larger images.

NOTE2: Click here for Getting Started Guides, Tips, & Cheat Sheets

1. Software Overview and Requirements:

This guide serves Fxx, Ixx, and Gxx-series vehicles. For E-series, different software and cable are used. Complete Software & Interface Overview.

Supported Chassis Code Overview
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Prerequisites:
  • Windows 7+ Computer.
  • E-Sys = Main Coding Software
  • PSdZData Lite(~2.5 GB) = ECU Data Files. Works for VO & FDL Coding.
  • Bimmer Utility = Provides License (ie Activation), FDL-Coding mapping, Cheat Codes (Section 7), & other optimization.
  • Connection Interface = ENET Cable (OBDII to RJ45 Ethernet) or ICOM. For computers without an ethernet port, you can use USB-to-ethernet adapters


2. Software Installation:

NOTE: Links never change. The latest versions are usually found below.
  • Add a comment to the thread if links down or you need newer versions
E-Sys - Install Instructions - v.15.pdf (Guide courtesy of member Shawnsheridan)

Bimmer Utility - Mapping 4.35.42 - Only and recommended solution
  • Auto-updated and supports the latest mapping for the most accurate coding experience
    • Purchase directly from the developer's website.
  • E-sys 3.39.1 - Used with Bimmer Utility or alone for Programming and VO coding.

Latest PSdZData_Lite (~2.5 GB) WORKS FOR ALL FDL CODING & VO CODING
  • Use this guide to determine your I-Step.
  • You only need one lite version for coding that is equal to or greater than your I-Step.
    • NOTE: If you get a "Not Found [C012]" error when "Read Coding Data," it is time to update.
  • Do NOT merge. DELETE old PSdZData folder & REPLACE w/ new PSdZData folder.


By Resource:
  1. NCD / CAFD: Read *.ncd files offline and easily search for a function, viewing current settings as well as other options
  2. NCD Compare: Load *.ncd files using Folder icons or drag & drop and then the far right button initiates compare. Popup showing Left vs right values which you can highlight and copy if you choose. It also highlights *.ncd trees differences in red & you can scroll up and down.
  3. Decrypt CAFD: not just for CFDs. It also works for other Psdzdata files (eg FAFP).
  4. FA / FP: viewer; tool includes mapping (eg 430 Inter Exter mirror anti dazzle). You can search loaded FA or entire FAFP (ie available options). FP viewer allows you to view options by Vehicle Profile (FP) without loading FA (Vehicle Order).
  5. FA Compare: like #2, but comparing fas.
  6. FA-CAFD: You load individual ECUs *.ncd and can see how FA additions will affect (ie "what-if).
  7. SVT-CAFD: You load the entire saved SVT file and see how FA changes will affect (ie "what-if).
 
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I tried to install 4_39 version on win10. I took the latest 2015 to 2022 VC++, net Framework 6.0 , run everything as administrator, but whe trying to launch ista gui, I get this error, and this log.


Any hints?

2024-08-12 01:04:49.129 ERROR [T] ISTA: [1] App.Init() - Failed to start ISTA: System.Management.ManagementException: Invalid class
at System.Management.ManagementException.ThrowWithExtendedInfo(ManagementStatus errorCode)
at System.Management.ManagementObjectCollection.ManagementObjectEnumerator.MoveNext()
at System.Linq.Enumerable.<CastIterator>d__97`1.MoveNext()
at System.Linq.Enumerable.WhereSelectEnumerableIterator`2.MoveNext()
at System.Linq.Enumerable.FirstOrDefault[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source)
at BMW.Rheingold.ISTAGUI.App.LogAppInfo()
at BMW.Rheingold.ISTAGUI.App.Init()
at BMW.Rheingold.ISTAGUI.App..ctor()

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Hey Shawn,

Thank you for your efforts in providing these links and data. Just a couple of quick questions about my 2013 F10 (pre-lci). My driver side headlight TMS was replaced (adaptive headlight and vertical alignment errors) with an aftermarket module, from reading another post that brought me here:
  1. I have BimmerCode but seems like maybe BimmerLink could be more beneficial or add functionality if pairing with ESYS..?
  2. Do I NEED a supplement to program, code, and train-in the new module? Or will Esys by itself accomplish what I'm looking for?
 
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I do not use BimmerCOde no BimmerLink, so I cannot comment on them. I use only E-Sys.

"aftermarket module"? So this is not an OEM BMW Manufactured TMS Module?
 
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Good morning, if that's what it is where you are. I recently replaced my wifes 2014 Mini R61 Paceman radio with a salvage yard unit from a Paceman that should match the capabilities. Most everything works I suspect, other than Navigation. I'm looking for some tutorials, if available of how to Virginize the replacement and replace the VIN, (I cant find the picture with the replacement radio VIN on it) so I don't know if its an older model or not and reload the original fsc codes etc. I'm trying not to have to go to the dealer if at all possible. I'm currently digging through your threads on
Coding: Getting Started Guides, Tips, & Cheat Sheets. Haven't run across anything on SSH/Telnet, deleting files yet.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kevin
 
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Phyrmn said:
Good morning, if that's what it is where you are. I recently replaced my wifes 2014 Mini R61 Paceman radio with a salvage yard unit from a Paceman that should match the capabilities. Most everything works I suspect, other than Navigation. I'm looking for some tutorials, if available of how to Virginize the replacement and replace the VIN, (I cant find the picture with the replacement radio VIN on it) so I don't know if its an older model or not and reload the original fsc codes etc. I'm trying not to have to go to the dealer if at all possible. I'm currently digging through your threads on
Coding: Getting Started Guides, Tips, & Cheat Sheets. Haven't run across anything on SSH/Telnet, deleting files yet.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kevin
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