What is the best code scanning toll that can do all of the programming / resetting non check engine light codes for these cars ? (Preferably cheapest or best bang for buck) I've seen them all the way up to 1500usd. Need it to reset abs codes and passenger seat codes
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This is all I need and I can plug it into my laptop right?
You can get cheaper K+DCAN Cables (the cable which connects Laptop USB port to Vehicle OBD II Socket), but BimmerGeeks Pro Cable for $45 is a tested & trusted product, so you can spend your time learning how to use INPA (Factory-Level BMW Diagnostic Software), NCS (Coding Software), BOTH in BMW Standard Tools, and ISTA+ (Rheingold, BMW Dealer-Level Diagnostic Software) which is BOTH Diagnostic Software and Reference Documents for:
1) Wiring Diagrams, with interactive "Installation Locations" and "Connector Views";
2) Repair Operations; Procedures for removal & replacement of components;
3) Functional Descriptions -- How a System or Component works;
4) Torque Specs, and MORE.
EVERYTHING you will need to Maintain, Diagnose & Repair your E9x is in one of those "Tools". ALL may be downloaded free from the MEGA sites linked in the attached pdf: "E9x References", which also contains links to Bentley Manual, RealOEM.com Parts Catalog, BMW Owner Registration and Recall Status sites, etc. I also attach "INPA Quickstart Tutorial" which offers suggestions on how to get started using INPA, and contains some sample screens.
There is so much Detail and functionality in the Software, you could spend days/weeks learning the basics of how to use it. Start small, learn how to read and clear fault codes in ALL ~ 20 Modules in your vehicle, and how to "Connect" to the primary Modules such as the DME, CAS, FRM & DSC, so you can view "Live Data" perform "Activations" of motors & solenoids, and read Fault Details & Freeze Frame Data.
There is a growing number of folks on the Forum who are learning more about INPA/ISTA, and the more participants with the SAME software, the more we all can learn from each other.
George
1) Wiring Diagrams, with interactive "Installation Locations" and "Connector Views";
2) Repair Operations; Procedures for removal & replacement of components;
3) Functional Descriptions -- How a System or Component works;
4) Torque Specs, and MORE.
EVERYTHING you will need to Maintain, Diagnose & Repair your E9x is in one of those "Tools". ALL may be downloaded free from the MEGA sites linked in the attached pdf: "E9x References", which also contains links to Bentley Manual, RealOEM.com Parts Catalog, BMW Owner Registration and Recall Status sites, etc. I also attach "INPA Quickstart Tutorial" which offers suggestions on how to get started using INPA, and contains some sample screens.
There is so much Detail and functionality in the Software, you could spend days/weeks learning the basics of how to use it. Start small, learn how to read and clear fault codes in ALL ~ 20 Modules in your vehicle, and how to "Connect" to the primary Modules such as the DME, CAS, FRM & DSC, so you can view "Live Data" perform "Activations" of motors & solenoids, and read Fault Details & Freeze Frame Data.
There is a growing number of folks on the Forum who are learning more about INPA/ISTA, and the more participants with the SAME software, the more we all can learn from each other.
George
diagnostic manual ista/inpa https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...l=http://www.carmod.ru/files/icom/istad_en.pdf&usg=AOvVaw07T_NaCfxo19teM9vkTF-C https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...7x8H3pN8h1fMuF Diagnostics with INPA. Part 1. | Bimmerprofs.com | BMW GROUP ISTA/P VERSION AND I-LEVEL OVERVIEW https://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1378544&d... What can ISTA-P actually do? INPA Tutorial Quickstart.pdf ISTA - User's Manual - Carmod.ru www.carmod.ru › files › icom › istad_en beginners guide to ista+ - Bimmerfest www.bimmerfest.com › guide-to-ista-pdf.786422 primary links Outline - INPA Tutorial Quickstart.pdf Handy E9x References - Handy E9x References.pdf Software - Help yourself BMW Doctor Dean Videos | Nathan's BMW Workshop ista problems E90 Down! E90 Down! Updating Failure .
Keys are a way more complicated subject. If you have comfort access it becomes worse.
Programming E93 Key Fob - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums(Mashman has the best explanation starting at entry 13 but read the rest)
DIY Key Fob Programming Experiment
some people say they can clone a standard key easily .
I don't know better read the links.
I think Ista D is easier to learn and safer in general.
Plus much more powerful in terms of Data base with diagrams , schematics,
pictures of procedures guided troubleshooting.
If you don't know what a key does in Inpa I wouldn't push it.
The stuff in shops is often canned programs the shop purchased for thousands.
Ista D and Inpa are BMW from BMW.
(Autologic stuff like that)
Ista D was used at dealerships for years.
Inpa is a Engineering program as well as the rest of the programming stuff
in Standard Tools.
Programming E93 Key Fob - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums(Mashman has the best explanation starting at entry 13 but read the rest)
DIY Key Fob Programming Experiment
some people say they can clone a standard key easily .
I don't know better read the links.
I think Ista D is easier to learn and safer in general.
Plus much more powerful in terms of Data base with diagrams , schematics,
pictures of procedures guided troubleshooting.
If you don't know what a key does in Inpa I wouldn't push it.
The stuff in shops is often canned programs the shop purchased for thousands.
Ista D and Inpa are BMW from BMW.
(Autologic stuff like that)
Ista D was used at dealerships for years.
Inpa is a Engineering program as well as the rest of the programming stuff
in Standard Tools.
as for the key diy youtube thing i am not sure i am smart enough to understand what he was doing.... i THINK he was trying to clone the first "non dealer" key? is that right? was this more of a helpful video back then? i had a guy make me a key in about 5 min for my car at some random shop with one of the key tools.
Alright random update. So last we left off on me taking the working left rear sensor and putting it on the right and taking the new sensor I got online and putting it on left. Cleared codes and have driven about 50 miles with multiple power cycles of the car. Still looks good but when I do live data I notice there is still a bit of jitter or jump from that right rear wheel (which is the sensor I pulled from the left side, which when it was on the left side it did not jitter or jump at all) I will keep updating with info and let you guys know if it fixed it
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I use Bavarian Technic - EZ to use; comprehensive.
But for the low level nitti-gritti, nothing's better than INPA or ISTA, somewhat a PITA but goes all the way down to the ground.
I use Bavarian Technic - EZ to use; comprehensive.
But for the low level nitti-gritti, nothing's better than INPA or ISTA, somewhat a PITA but goes all the way down to the ground.
Hi All,
I've tried to use the Mega url link to download either Mike's Easy BMW Tools or just plain old INPA but the links are not working, are there any other links or download locations I can try?
I've tried to use the Mega url link to download either Mike's Easy BMW Tools or just plain old INPA but the links are not working, are there any other links or download locations I can try?
Most everything comes from Mega . It's a pain if you don't have a decently fast reliable Internet
connection. Sign up for a months worth of unlimted speed downloads.
This guy has put up a link for most versions plus some other stuff that is pretty great.
e90post.com coding subforum is where the concentrated knowledge is for this stuff.
connection. Sign up for a months worth of unlimted speed downloads.
This guy has put up a link for most versions plus some other stuff that is pretty great.
e90post.com coding subforum is where the concentrated knowledge is for this stuff.
The Folder with the Ista downloads lists there size is nothing close to 1tb
the bimmergeeks download from this folder is only 10gb remember a lot of this is
Zipped. I am guessing that the bimmergeeks download only covers 3 series and maybe
limited models and the standalones cover all BMW's
I think the standalones cover what ista p would cover in addition to ista d all in
one package for the newer cars using E-sys
Also my old Bimmergeeks version takes up about 20gb .
I have heard the range is from 20 to 50 gb with most installs however
ista p can be a huge 100 gb plus.
the bimmergeeks download from this folder is only 10gb remember a lot of this is
Zipped. I am guessing that the bimmergeeks download only covers 3 series and maybe
limited models and the standalones cover all BMW's
I think the standalones cover what ista p would cover in addition to ista d all in
one package for the newer cars using E-sys
Also my old Bimmergeeks version takes up about 20gb .
I have heard the range is from 20 to 50 gb with most installs however
ista p can be a huge 100 gb plus.
Attachments
Also be aware that you have to install Standard Tools first with the bimmergeeks
download it's in the instructions. There are instructions for both the Standard Tools installation
and the Ista D installation
Common problems are not having all the Microsoft C++ files for Ista D
If you didn't pay the 5 bucks to Mega you won't be able to install it all now I think .
The use to just limit the speed I think . I spent three days downloading on the first try.
About and hour and a half with connection I now have and the 5 dollar subscription.
I am wondering how well the self installs work I have seen some people have trouble with
them but it may be because of there PC's
download it's in the instructions. There are instructions for both the Standard Tools installation
and the Ista D installation
Common problems are not having all the Microsoft C++ files for Ista D
If you didn't pay the 5 bucks to Mega you won't be able to install it all now I think .
The use to just limit the speed I think . I spent three days downloading on the first try.
About and hour and a half with connection I now have and the 5 dollar subscription.
I am wondering how well the self installs work I have seen some people have trouble with
them but it may be because of there PC's
.
Many folders are empty....the ISTA_v4.29.21 - Sedoy Standalone folder and previous have setup files I haven't tried, yet.
With so many ISTA versions, how do I choose? . Appears only the Sedoy Standalone folders have software in 'em.
Many folders are empty....the ISTA_v4.29.21 - Sedoy Standalone folder and previous have setup files I haven't tried, yet.
With so many ISTA versions, how do I choose? . Appears only the Sedoy Standalone folders have software in 'em.
I don't recognize any of what you show in post #20. Sedoy Standalone??? Although the MEGA download at the link below says "ISTA(D)", it is actually ISTA+, which for all practical purposes for use on E9x Models (where you have to use ISTA-P to program anything), IS ISTA-D, and just used for DIAGNOSTICS and reading Documents, such as Wiring Diagrams (SSP Documents), Repair Operations (REP), Functional Descriptions (FUB Documents), etc.
Here is the MEGA link where you can download ISTA+, 9.98 GB Zip Folder, ~ 20 GB after "UN-zipping" with 7-Zip (free download if you don't already have it). AFAIK, that is the SAME download that BimmerGeeks site linked to for ISTA BEFORE the October, 2020 BMW gymnastics.
mega.nz
The last part of instructions about copying License is a bit confusing. Only issue I had was getting ISTA, as settings were configured at installation, to CONNECT to the vehicle.
I had to change the "Administration (Wrench/Spanner icon) > VCI Config Tab > Interface Type" setting to "Ediabas Default Settings (ediabas ini)" to be able to connect to my E91 with K+DCAN Cable.
At opening screen, click on the "Wrench/Spanner" icon on top line. A Dialog box titled "Administration" should appear. Click the right-hand tab, "VCI Config"; then at top-left of next option box, click "ediabas default settings".
George
Here is the MEGA link where you can download ISTA+, 9.98 GB Zip Folder, ~ 20 GB after "UN-zipping" with 7-Zip (free download if you don't already have it). AFAIK, that is the SAME download that BimmerGeeks site linked to for ISTA BEFORE the October, 2020 BMW gymnastics.
9.98 GB file on MEGA
The last part of instructions about copying License is a bit confusing. Only issue I had was getting ISTA, as settings were configured at installation, to CONNECT to the vehicle.
I had to change the "Administration (Wrench/Spanner icon) > VCI Config Tab > Interface Type" setting to "Ediabas Default Settings (ediabas ini)" to be able to connect to my E91 with K+DCAN Cable.
At opening screen, click on the "Wrench/Spanner" icon on top line. A Dialog box titled "Administration" should appear. Click the right-hand tab, "VCI Config"; then at top-left of next option box, click "ediabas default settings".
George
You can try every download on the Web, read ALL the Google Search "Hits", and view EVERY "Thomas, Richard & Harold" - produced Video there is. OR, you can simply go with the links that are found on the 2nd page of the attached pdf, "E9x References", related to BMW Standard Tools, E89 Datens, and Rheingold/ ISTA+. ALL of those work flawlessly with the BimmerGeeks K+DCAN Cable ($45).
I don't take credit for ANY of that. BimmerGeeks did ALL the linking of those sites on their Web "Downloads" page. I just try to differentiate between Actual Knowledge and the Promotion of BS.
Only complaint is the well-meaning "Volunteer Committee" who did a "MOSTLY-good job" of translating the German Menus & Parameter Labels DID miss a few things. Example:
"Druck Kältemittel" or Refrigerant (R-134a) Pressure came out "Print Cooling Agent". Turns out "Druck" can mean Pressure, Print, Press, Push (and more). Have to understand CONTEXT.
translate.google.com
George
I don't take credit for ANY of that. BimmerGeeks did ALL the linking of those sites on their Web "Downloads" page. I just try to differentiate between Actual Knowledge and the Promotion of BS.
Only complaint is the well-meaning "Volunteer Committee" who did a "MOSTLY-good job" of translating the German Menus & Parameter Labels DID miss a few things. Example:
"Druck Kältemittel" or Refrigerant (R-134a) Pressure came out "Print Cooling Agent". Turns out "Druck" can mean Pressure, Print, Press, Push (and more). Have to understand CONTEXT.
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