Solution of BMW Diagnostic Tool BMW ICOM BMW Ista Cannot Read BMW F-series

BMW Scanner BMW ICOM A2 BMW Ista from www.obd2tool.com is the best diagnostic and programming tool for BMW Vehicles. BMW Diagnostic Tool ICOm A2 software have come to latest version BMW Ista v2017.9. ICOM Rheigold ISTA software for BMW diagnotic tools, BMW ISTA D software for BMW Diagnostic Tool, BMW ISTA P for BMW ICOM programming. Some customers may get the problem that cannot read BMW F-series when they use BMW Scan Tool BMW Ista ,OBD2tool.com share you the solutions.
BMW Diagnostic Tool BMW ICOM with V2017.9 BMW Ista Software

Problem:
Need help setting up BMW ICOM Rheingold, does not read F series
There is a diagnostic interface BMW ICOM A2BC, a Chinese clone.
Installed simply by installation, works fine reads scans, diagnoses, Version 3.47.10.13054
THERE IS A PROBLEM! Do not read the BMW F-series
Says it was not possible to identify the car.
What to do?
Pls help!
bmw icom A2
bmw icom A2

BMW Scan Tool BMW Ista Working solution:
Put in the VCI Configuration check box is not for the item “Prefer Ethernet as the preferred communication channel for ICOM.”
Test Result:
It works, thanks.

BMW ICOM ISTA-D 4.07.13 Download Free: No Issues!

Free download BMW ICOM ISTA-D 4.07.13 Standalone with ISTA data, for BMW diagnostics, coding, programming.
ISTA-D 4.07.13 Standalone download free:
https://mega.nz/#F!LNAWyI6a!fFLns3nUa-snYcu49Jxfjg
unknown security!!
Without SQLiteDBs, FASTA & HW check disabled.
License & regfiles included.
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-APP_4.07.13.20911 & ISTA-DATA_4.07.12 download:
https://mega.nz/#F!FlYAFK7L!qlgv72WeROL2OwFR2gP77w
unknown security!!
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-META_4.07.13.xml
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-APP_4.07.13.20911.msi
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_GLOBAL_4.07.12.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_en-GB_4.07.12.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_de-DE_4.07.12.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ICOM-FW_03-15-02.msi
BMW_ISPI_ICOM-Next-FW_03-15-00.msi

ISTA-D 4.05.32 ISTA-P 3.61.5 Windows 7 download:
Tested & Safe to use! Works great!!

BMW ISTA-D 4.07.13 Review:
16gb ram, Core I5, 1tb disk (win7 64 bit)
Ista-d has always been running like a charm
i have also check the new ista
all is running and no problems with delete mistakes
i5 4GB RAM
Standalone version would be great!
There is 2 firmware for ICOM A1-A3, for ICOM NEXT not.
Updated. No issues.

BMW ICOM ISTA-D 4.07.13 FAQs:
Q: I tried it out, and it works fine. But after deleting some error codes, it froze, but after I restarted the program, the codes were erased, is there any specific reason why that happened?
A: If you are using a INPA k+Dcan interface, you might need a Voltage Control tool in order to properly close the operation.
If not, you might have some issues with your local installation and/or software environment and/or prerequisites needed for ISTA D.
Q: my question was: is fw-03-15-02 an officially update for icom? Or is here something modded, like “03-15-00-unprotected” or so? Because there is only one file different to 03-15-00. In the past there was always two different files.
A: Official.
Q: Does anyone have License for ISPI Admin Client 5.1.6.181?
A: Check here:
https://mega.nz/#!NNZEhSAZ!EL142xuK8Hnaq_QFXuXbVleGt5Is-QO4mMUQELXUaMc
New Firmware for Icom Next
https://mega.nz/#!vopC3IAI!MfacbUE8DR-q192YpyahvlrThH5FFLsjqpzHSJFT-Bk
For people who want to use the web interface instead.
Q: I just wanna ask about the difference between the ISTA\D or P , ISTA+ and ISPI_ISTA ?? because I have a BMW E60 535XI 2008 and I wanna choose the best option for my car to diagnose or program , and also can I use that program with a K-DCAN OBD II cable which is the same I use for coding or I need to use another one ?
A: ISTA/D is for diagnostics of all BMW’s, Mini, and RR. It can only program Fxx/Ixx/Gxx-series BMW.
For E-series, you can use K+DCAN USB cable with ISTA+ for diagnostics, but you need BMW ICOM A+B+C and ISTA-P or Winkfp for programming.
Q: can’t I for examle update my ECU with sp-daten files using K+DCAN cable using Winkfp ? since it can be done using the same method but with another adapter like “iCarly’ ? I mean why acn’t I program using K+DCAN cable with ISTA P since ICOM is more expensive
A: Carly is a bluetooth device. K+DCAN cable will not work for two reasons; it cannot communicate over “most” interface (multimedia ECU’s) and would potentially take days to program with higher rate of likely failure. An BMW ICOM A2 emulator is less expensive than replacing an ECU.
Q: Now can you please guide me on what and where to buy a good quality of ICOM as I read that ICOM A+B+C from Obd2tool.com is good but I really don’t know how much does it cost and from where to buy it since I saw some on AliExpress but I don’t trust Chinese quality.
A:
ICOM A: main interface
ICOM B: adapter for programming multimedia in E series
ICOM C: adapter for old BMW with round 20 pin diagnostic plug
ICOM D: adapter for motorcycles
You can purchase directly from dealerships; though not sure they are still selling A2’s. If you read the ISTA-P release notes, you will see that next does not always work for E-series. Or, have a try ICOM here:
Q: I’m trying to update SDP but from all files only German language was updated.
I’m doing that all the time but now I have problem and I can solve myself.
What I’m doing wrong?
A: It does not look like anything is updated. You must have xml’s and istapackage for it to work.
Q: I have now installed and changed old ISTA with new 4.07 but now ISTA says that data are incompatible?
A: It is normal, you only update databases, you have not updated ISTA APP
Current ISTA version should be the same as thread title after you apply Reg fix included with standalone.
just install new ISTA and solved

Solved BMW ISTA error IFH-0010, Vehicle could not be identified

This blog list 3 kinds of bmw diagnostic scanner ISTA errors and solutions you may need.
ISTA NCS error IFH-0010+ solution
ISTA error”MSVCP120.dll is missing”+ solution
ISTA error “The vehicle could not be identified”+ solution
Note: All error solutions here are suitable for BMW ICOM A2 and BMW ICOM Next!
ISTA error IFH-0010: DATATRANSMISSION TO CONTROLUNIT DISTURBED

ISTA error: A communication fault occurred during activation
Incorrect state: ERROR ECU CONDITIONS NOT CORRECT OR REQUEST SEQUENCE ERROR

Solution: Try setting COM port latency to 1 in Advanced Settings for the port. You should change it to 1 to have the least lag/disturbances between data transfer.
BMW ISTA System error “MSVCP120.dll is missing”
The program can’t start because MSVCP120.dll is missing from your computer.

Solution: Reinstall VC++ Redistributables and try again. If you’re running x64, you will need both x86 and x64 bit versions installed.
Feedback: I got rid of this .dll error by installing an older version of VC++.
BMW ISTA error “The vehicle could not be identified. Please check the access to the vehicle and check whether the testing-analysis-diagnosis has been activated.”
Solution 1: I changed my com port to port 1 and it worked. It’s worth a shot, easy to change back if it doesn’t work.
Solution 2: Uncheck the Ethernet box and BMW ICOM A2+B+C ISTA-D worked.
Feedback: I changed COM9 to COM1. Its working!

How to setup BMW ISTA/P Loader for ICOM A2 ENET cable K+DCAN adapter

The text here, as a user manual of BMW ISTA/P Loader / ICOM Emulator,  is aimed to help those puzzled with ISTA/P Loader setup for ICOM A2, ENET cable, K+DCAN  USB interface.
Note: all info here not original, shared by a forum member
So try at your own risk!
Main content:
Part 1 – Compatible device
Part 2 – Latest ISTA/P Loader update information
Part 3 – How to install ISTA/P Loader v4.x
Part 4 – How to use  ISTA/P loader with ICOM A2, K+DCAN cable, ENET cable
Part 5 – How to shut down ISTA/P

Part 1 – Compatible device:
ISTA/P Loader compatible with ICOM A2 (OEM or clone), K+DCAN USB and ENET

 
Part 2 – Latest ISTA/P Loader update information:
NEWEST – ISTA/P Loader V4.8  update info:
Free download BMW ISTA-P Loader V4.8.7 to get all new info yourself
……
ISTA/P Loader V4.2 update info:
Custom resolution option added
Improved detection of bmw scan tool ISTA-P install location.
Improved compatibility with windows 10
Code improvements & minor bug fixes.
ISTA/P Loader V4.1 update info:
Code improvements/bug fixes. Main improvement – ISTA/P update fix (installing updates no longer fail/rollback after using loader). Note: if you have used old loader a clean install of ISTA/P will be needed (or restore backed up files). Any updates after that should install ok.
ISTA/P Loader V4 update info:
IBAC activation code generator added (also accessible from the notification icon menu).
ISTA/P user manual integrated.
Some code improvements.
Part 3 – How to install ISTA/P Loader v4.x:
Windows XP
Framework 2 – install using dotnetfx.exe
Framework 4 – install 4.0 using dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe (higher versions are not supported by XP)
Windows 7
Framework 2 – Built into the OS
Framework 4 – Install 4.52
Windows 8
Framework 2 – Built into the OS BUT needs enabling:
Framework 4 – Update to 4.52
Windows 10
Framework 2 – Built into the OS BUT needs enabling:
Framework 4 – Built into the OS
Step-by-step ISTA-P instructions
1. Disable your anti virus & firewall & run the network configuration tool “NetworkTool.exe”
note: may take a few seconds for tool to appear & up to 30 seconds to complete.
Then check in network connections that the USB network connection has appeared.

2. Install .net framework 2 & 4 (do not skip this step– loader will crash if these are not installed).
3. Install Java runtime (do not skip this step– loader will crash if this is not installed).
4. Install patched Ediabas 7.3.
5.  Set up your Ethernet adaptor as shown in screenshot below (applies to ENET only. If you only intend using K+DCAN then you can skip this step).

Copy loader to desktop.7. Start the loader and choose your required settings and enter some dealerdata.note: ensure ISTA/P is installed on your system. If no ISTA/P installation is found, the loader will not start up.
Part 4 – How to use  ISTA/P loader with ICOM A2, K+DCAN cable, ENET cable
How to use with ICOM A2
1. Disable firewall & turn off WIFI.
2. Connect ICOM to car and PC.
3. Click BMW, Mini, or Rolls Royce brand. ISTA/P will now launch.
4. Select your ICOM in connection manager.
How to use with K+DCAN USB cable
First install your k+dcan cable and set up com port etc. (default port number for patched ediabas is com9).
1. Disable your anti virus, firewall & turn off WIFI.
2. Plug in K+DCAN cable and connect cable to car.
3. Start the loader
4. Click the “start K+DCAN ICOM emulator button” once. Then wait for emulator running notifications to appear.

Click BMW, Mini, or Rolls Royce brand. ISTA/P will now launch.6. Select K+DCAN in connection manager.

Note: when ISTA/P asks for ignition ON/OFF during programming use the KL15 controls located in the notification area of the taskbar (right click on ISTA/P notification icon). Default setting is “ON”. Obviously actual car ignition will need to be turned ON/OFF also.

How to use with ENET cable (BMW F-series)
1. Ensure your Ethernet adaptor is set up as shown in the screenshot below.

2. Disable anti virus, firewall & turn off WIFI.
3. Connect ENET cable to car and PC. Turn on ignition and wait for a minute or two.
4. Start the loader.
5. Click the “start ENET ICOM emulator button” once. ZGW search will now open.
6. Enter your cars ZGW IP and click “continue”. Then wait for emulator running notifications to appear.

Click BMW, Mini, or Rolls Royce brand. ISTA/P will now launch.8. Select ENET in connection manager.

Note: when ISTA/P asks for ignition ON/OFF during programming use the KL15 controls located in the notification area of the taskbar (right click on ISTA/P notification icon). Default setting is “ON”. Obviously actual car ignition will need to be turned ON/OFF also.

Part 5 – How to shut down ISTA/P
Ensure session has ended and cleared from the session overview list. Then close down the Car Scanner ISTA/P window. The loader will then shutdown everything safely. Alternatively use the shutdown button on the ISTA/P notification icon.

(Solved) ISTA-P folder not exist, improper PC shutdown

I have solved an ISTA-P problem that happen in case of improper shutdown of windows 7 32bit, ISTA–P version 3.61.5.000.
With help of users > darckreign1984 and AutoExe3219 I was able to discover following. 8 hours of labor.
If you see a screen, that BMW ICOM ISTA-P folder does not exist anymore, just check if there is a folder named Dataprocurement in following two directories :

C:\ProgramData\BMW\ISPI\data\TRIC\ISTA-P\BMW
C:\ProgramData\BMW\ISPI\data\TRIC\ISTA-P\Taurus
If there is no such directories, you must copy them from another location in the PC. The location is :
C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\BMW Group\BMW ISTA-P Loader V6.1F\6.1.1.0\dataprocurement
There ate the two separate directories that simply have to be copied to the directories listed above. Then just start the loader and fill up the form with a data that you want. Then, from the loader page choose BMW cars and you are good to go.

Remember. Never try to shut down the PC before the loader is completelu shut down.
Make a backup of the critical locations to be able to make a restore in case of such accident.
Maybe this thread could be a sticky Auto Scanner Tool.

Why do i need BMW ICOM A2 icom B icom C icom D？

The passage here explains the reasons for BMW Diagnostic Tool icom a (a2, a3), icom b, icom c and icom d for BMW diagnosis, coding and programming. And also, you will know what you should need for use in different repairing situations.
ICOM A (A2, A3) – OBD diagnostic supporting MOST, D-CAN and K-CAN protocols

ICOM A is a basic component.  Physically, on one hand, it supplies the interface that connects with car OBD II diagnosing interface; on the other hand, it can supply the interface that is self-adaptable intergraded into garage. As protocol converter, it is responsible for testing and data exchange in different controlling units, as well as signal processing through a high effective computer core. Electrical power pressure is supplied by vehicle interface. The lowest power pressure of Electrical operation of ICOM A is fixed to 8V. Only it exceeds the lowest value, can a stable function be guaranteed.
ICOM A vs ICOM A2 vs ICOM A3
Modified BMW ICOM A2 for vehicles with OBD access receives a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity. And robust aluminium case will help to avoid damage when using in harsh environments. It works better in cooling, runs faster and works more stable, not easier broken than older ICOM A.
ICOM A3 can program all units for all BMW series expect media system, and work more stable and has stronger compatibility than ICOM A2, A1.
ICOM B – diagnosis via MOST bus, and possess link to A-interface through USB connection

ICOM B for vehicles with optical MOST access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of the former plastic cap, to protect the MOST connector
ICOM B is the external MOST interface of ICOM A, and it connect with ICOM A by a usual USB or that within supplying. Power is supplied by USB through ICOM A from OBD2TOOL.
Only when the power supplied to ICOM A lower to 8V, can electrical running of ICOM B be ready to connect with standard.
ICOM C–20-pin cable for previous types

ICOM C for old series with a diagnostics socket will be additionally equipped with an approx. 20 cm long cable, which facilitates the connection of the ICOM A2 and makes storage in the engine compartment easier.
ICOM C in an intelligent interface converter, which makes OBD II compatible with BMW round plug. As a lengthened auxiliary module, it makes ICOM A connects with non-OBD II vehicle module. Power is supplied by round plug through KL30.
The lowest pressure of ICOM C electrical running regulated to 8v. Electrical pressure on KL30 is conveyed to OBD II through internal equipment, and then to ICOM A. Only when vehicle battery voltage ICOM C exceeds to the lowest limitation, can it guarantee the stable interactivity of the two equipments.
ICOM A2, ICOM B, ICOM C connection:

ICOM A B C and BMW E & F-series

Save a lot for E and F series:
BMW E series: K+DCAN USB cable
BMW F series: ENET cable
ICOM D – for BMW motorcycles motobikes diagnostics

ICOM D is a 10-pin to 16-pin diagnostic cable for BMW motorcycles motobikes diagnostic and programming together with ICOM A2
It is the TOP 1 in the BMW motor diagnostics list, with the most powerful & stable function and the best reputation.
ICOM D connector location: