FAQ of BMW ICOM ISTA-P Coding and Programming

Here share with you some useful tips and knowledge when talking about BMW Coding and BMW Programming by ISTA Rheingold!

Check below Q&A: (Questions raised by a beginner and answered by a professional)

Q: Is it safe to update software with ISTA on all BMW’s that come
through my shop ? What problems can I run into? (assuming I have a good
power supply for car and laptop)
A: Depends on many factors, but as long as you use a good BMW ICOM and a good power supply, you should be OK.
Q: Can updates on comfort mode, brick an ECU (or more)?
A: As long as you stick to the proposed measures plan in Comfort Mode
and your setup (laptop, software etc.) is solid, there shouldn’t be any
opportunity to brick an ECU.
Q: If updates are safe, on what series can I do them ? BMW F, G for sure..can I do E ?
A: F, G and I series and for Motorrad models with vehicle electrical
system 2020 (BN2020). E Series programming is not supported in ISTA+,
use ISTA/P or WinKFP for individual modules. BMW ENET Cable you may also
need.
Q: Updates for Navi maps, can I do them in ISTA also ? Again, is it safe ? Do you recommend E-Sys more for this job ?
A: I have not attempted this with ISTA+, but would assume process is
similar to ISTA/P. I’d stick with ESYS strictly for ease of use.
Q: I have an BMW ICOM A2+B+C with ISTA all OK. And I understand that
E-Sys is more complex than ISTA, regarding coding and programming for
F-Series, as NCSExpert and WINkfp are for E-Series. You can do coding in
ISTA also right ? for all series ? Or ISTA does less ?
A: You need to differentiate between coding and “encoding”. ISTA+ will
do “encoding” depending on the programming required. That is not the
same as coding (features). I don’t think I’d say ESYS is more
complicated than ISTA+, each are different in the way they approach
coding/programming.
Hope this blog helps you!
BMW Coding and Programming related tools all here:
BMW ICOM Next

BMW ICOM A2 WIFI

BMW ENET Coding Cable

BMW INPA K+DCAN with FT232RQ Chip and Switch

Error when programming BMW F32 in ISTA-P 4.19.13 Expert Mode (Solved)

Problem:

I had error when programming BMW F32 in ISTA-P 4.19.13 Expert Mode. Vehicle programming with ISTA/P is no longer approved for the connected vehicle. Vehicle management is now only possible with ISTA 4.

*Before version ISTA 4 it was called ISTA/D (aka Rheingold). It would cover diagnosis on all cars. Beginning from version 4 its called ISTA+.

Solution:

The error indicates that  BMW F, I, G series programming is not available in ISTA-P (since version 4.19.xx), but in ISTA+ instead.

From version 4, besides diagnosis it also covers programming of F series. and ISTA/P is left for programming of E series only (therefore ISTA/P can not program F series anymore).

Here’re tips to set up programming in ISTA+ ( Rheingold or ISTA-D).

Run ISTA+ software, identify vehicle

Then choose Service Plan

Choose Programming Plan

(CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE)

Then Execute measures plan

Follow ISTA prompts to carry out programming.

How to install BMW ISTA+ for Diagnostic & Programming

Error when programming BMW F32 in ISTA-P 4.19.13 Expert Mode (Solved)

Problem:

I had error when programming BMW F32 in ISTA-P 4.19.13 Expert Mode. Vehicle programming with ISTA/P is no longer approved for the connected vehicle. Vehicle management is now only possible with ISTA 4.

*Before version ISTA 4 it was called ISTA/D (aka Rheingold).
It would cover diagnosis on all cars.
Beginning from version 4 its called ISTA+.

Solution:

The error indicates that  BMW F, I, G series programming is not available in ISTA-P (since version 4.19.xx), but in ISTA+ instead.

From version 4, besides diagnosis it also covers programming of F series.
and ISTA/P is left for programming of E series only (therefore ISTA/P can not program F series anymore).

Here’re tips to set up programming in ISTA+ ( Rheingold or ISTA-D).

Run ISTA+ software, identify vehicle

Then choose Service Plan

Choose Programming Plan

(CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE)

Then Execute measures plan

Follow ISTA prompts to carry out programming.

How to install BMW ISTA+ for Diagnostic & Programming

4 Steps to Program VW CC 2014 Key by Xtool X-100 PAD2 Pro

XTOOL X100 PAD 2 Pro full version adds VW 4th & 5th IMMO. This post comes with the guide to use it to add new key to VW CC 2014 by PIN code.

Preparation:

Xtool X-100 PAD2 Pro full Configuration (€813.64 free shipping from UK)

This is comfort control module EEPROM chip of VW CC 2014

Reading EEPROM chip

Prepare two keys: Original one+ blank one

Test two key first

The original key can remote and start the car

The blank key cannot work

Main 4 steps to program key:

Step 1: Get pin code

Step 2: Generate 48 dealer key

Step 3: Match new key

Step 4: Program remote

In detail…

Step 1: Get pin code

Connect X100 PAD2 PRO with KC100 to the vehicle

Insert the original key into ignition

Press X100 PAD2 on the device

Select Immobilization-> VW-> 4th& 5th Immobilizer system、

Turn on ignition switch

Select 4th immobilizer system-> VW Passat/CC (Recommend) -> Get PIN/CS

Follow the prompt to select EEPROM data

Codes will be extracted from EEPROM chip dump file

Step 2: Generate 48 dealer key

Select Generate 48 dealers key to activate KC100 adapter

Then input CS code

Put the blank key to coil

Generate 48 dealer key successfully

Step 3: Match new key

Select Match the key

Enter Pin code and learning key number

Enter the learning mode after confirm immo, use each matched key to turn on ignition switch

Match new key succeed

The original key and new key both can start the car, but the new key cannot remote

Step 4: Program remote

Select Program remote

Turn on ignition switch

Select 46 Central comfort module (CANBUS) -> Erase remote

Erase remote success

Then select Program remote

Press any key of the remote to add once program completed

Finally, the new key is working.