1.20.2017

Free Download BMW ICOM Next firmware 3.14.10

BMW ICOM Next A+B+C diagnostic and programming tool is the Latest Generation of ICOM A2 For BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce BMW-Model. BMW ICOM NEXT newest firmware 3.14.10 is available. There are still many users confuse about how to update ICOM NEXT A+B+C firmware. Here obdii365.com will offer the update tutorial.
 ICOM NEXT A+B+C
First, you need to download the file, they were free, these resource were shared by kind friends on the forum, pleased try it at your own risk, i don’t take responsibility for any damage for your device:
Download ICOM NEXT firmware 3.14.10:
Download ICOM NEXT firmware 3.14.08:
ICOM Image 03.14.08 (Application image+ Firmware image+ ICOM NEXT app .tar.gz+ ICOM NEXT rootfs. tar.gz)

How to update BMW ICOM NEXT firmware?
There are two optional ways for you: one is using ISTA-D, another is by MSI Installer and Web interface.

Option 1. Update BMW ICOM NEXT firmware via ISTA-D:
First, install ISTA-D software on your system so you can use it to install the firmware on your ICOM.
Next, start ISTA-D with ICOM connected to your car (Don’t need KL15, KL30 13.8V on pin 16 and ground on 4+5 is enough)
Then, go to connection manager and start the update.
How to get to the ISTA connection manager?
You can click on the button as following picture shows:

Option 2. Update BMW ICOM NEXT firmware via WIS Installer:
First, install the MSI installer
Next, find the system and application firmware file (.bin for ICOM A1/A2 and .tar.gz for ICOM NEXT) in your installed folder, System = ICOM Next-rootfs-XXXXXX. tar.gz, Application = ICOM Next-app-XXXXXX. tar.gz
Then, upgrade the ICOM firmware by web interface.
Note: For BMW ICOM NEXT firmware, the tarball is in C:\ProgramData\BMW\ISPI\data\TRIC\ICOMNext after you installed the MSI installer.

ICOM NEXT firmware 3.14.10 is tested on forum.
Here is feedback for your reference:
I test it this morning on a CIC of an E90 and an E60. And now also ICOM NEXT is flashing like HELL. So the bug of slow flashing CICR is gone with this upgrade. This I can confirm. THANK, it was long waiting but it was worth it.

http://www.autelsale.com/

1.17.2017

How to change VIN with BMW Ediabas Tool32 (FAQ)

How to change bmw VIN? Any troubles in bmw tool32 change vin? Here are frequently questions and answers help those newbies and ones are puzzled by this issue.

Model: BMW E46 EDC16 DDE 5.0

Ediabas toolset 32 manual of vin change on BMW E46…here you go…

Question: Can I use BMW INPA cable for updating ECU with WinKFP for updating the VIN too?
Answer: Yes, INPA DCAN cable with WinKFP you can make it

Question: But is the INPA K+DCAN cable fast enough for programming?
Answer: Yes, enter your new VIN to WinKFP, and program an update or reprogram the existing file and it will change the VIN.
BUT
Winkfp will only change vin in uif of last programming session.
To change vin use NCS expert or Tool32 (7 or 17+1 simbol(checksum).

Question: When click “Choose ZUSB”, I don’t find that ZB Nr. what ECU has now.7796195
Answer: because is to old sw then your data, so either load old sw in winkfp or just choose “update zusb” instead “choose zusb”, winfp will pick last zbnr for you
Note:
WinKFP only has the current files, it will know all the old numbers, but will not have the data stored.
Use “update ZUSB” to automatically find the best version.

Question: What DDE50x type should I chose after I click Update ZUSB:
DDE502
, DDE503, DDE504, DDE506, DDE507, DDE508
Answer: While using “Update ZUSB” option it does’t matter if you choose wrong family folder (I mean dde502 inspite of dde507 for example). If you want to know exactly which folder to use you can do it qiete easy:
Comfort mode>Update ZUSB> result (it will show you the existing version & the number of soft which winkfp is going to write into your dde).
Comfort mode> Enter ZUSB (put one of the numbers obtained in previous step)>Result: You’ll see in which folder it’s located.
There are lot’ of other ways.

Question: In Ediabas Toolset32, I didn’t find any executable option for VIN change
Answer: Yes…you are right. So no to flash dde you can change it manually using last AIF.
Take all data from job result window after aif lessen and change only vin while aif schrieben.
Ediabas Toolset32

Question: What should I write in arguments line and where to write vin?
Answer:
  1. AIF lessen (you’ll see all the ponts needed while writing)
    2. AIF schrieben (use data which you’ve got while reading but insert your new vin inspite of one you’ve read before). You can see the meanig of arguments in job-info window.

Question: Just write new vin to the result window?
Answer: Not only vin. Look at argument field (VIN/ZUSB/date of prog…and so on)

VIN in ECU solved!!!!
Succeed to change VIN in dashboard dump.

1.06.2017

BMW ICOM NEXT cannot connect to E-sys Solution

I have recently bought an BMW ICOM Next diagnostic emulator and i cannot connect to cars via E-sys.
BMW ICOM Next
I have itool radar installed. I reserved the icom, and when i try to connect the ip adress is automatically inserted under icom/ ethernet, then i hit connect and it says connection failed.

I the port 50160 for ICOM is open, and the icom is working perfectly with ista+ and ista /p.
I’m running ista/d 4.03. and ista /p 3.60.2. It didn’t ask me if i wanted to update icom.
The ip address is showing up as below; that’s ok.
The ip address
Problem solved! The ip address that windows gave to icom from dhcp was different than the icom ip from ista+. I changed the address to the one from ista and it works like a charm.

Here is what i did… to change icom ip…
need a tool like EasyConnect or iToolRadar, both i used
EasyConnect or iToolRadar

connect the BMW ICOM Next A+B+C, turn the ignition on, start f.e. iToolradar.
then the connection from the ICOM (normally on 169.154.92.38), mark it and click on reserve
(in EasyConnect is different but as easy as itoolradar).
as easy as itoolradar
Start E-Sys, choose the target (f.e. F010) and click on “connection ICOM/Ethernet”. Type the IP address (here 169.254.92.38), the port is 50160, so the result should be tcp://169.254.92.38:50160.
connection ICOM/Ethernet
Type the IP address
Connect and have fun.

Need patience to use a bmw icom diag head with E-sys, it’s a 50/50 chance that it will work or not, or, something may not work.

1.04.2017

Rheingold ISTA 4.03.21 Standalone Free Download

Thanks to a forum member shared with all guys the ISTA 4.03.21 Standalone version with HW check removed and the available NOFASTA option. Free download links below.
 
Rheingold ISTA 4.03.21


The NOFASTA option DLL is in the TesterGUI\bin\Release directory. To enable, rename the existing RheingoldSessionController.dll file to something else then rename RheingoldSessionController.NOFASTA.dll to RheingoldSessionController.dll
Free download
Note: it’s shared by a forum member, have not tested by our engineer, you may try it at your own risk.
BMW Rheingold ISTA 4.03.21.18572 Standalone-Mega:
https://mega.nz/#!CcMkGYYK!NsJz72_f8MM9KkdDv2yR13EsP_nQcypKdZTOqi3WwWM
 
SQLiteDBs inside.rar for 4.03.21 ENGLISH ONLY (NO SDP)
Just extract them into the "SQLiteDBs" folder
https://mega.nz/#!D8JQ1Cab!MHo8FUeWE7y20EpzNWksjJ-06p_xUfEsJc_CC-gyIpw

BMW ISTA 4.03.21.18572.msi (NO SQLiteDBs)
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-APP_4.03.21.18572

BMW ISTA 4.03.21 Delta Database: (EN-DE-Global-Meta)
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_DELTA_4.03.21.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_DELTA_en-GB_4.03.21.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_DELTA_de-DE_4.03.21.istapackage

Rheingold 4.03.21 Compatible device:
BMW ISTA Rheingold 4.03.21 basic information:
Module (ECU) errors reading and clearing
Gearbox (transmission) and engine adaptations erasing
Fuel injectors control, correction amount real time viewing, injector registering
Engine mountings testing
Mass air flow (MAF) testing and registering. Whole air system testing
EGR system control and testing
Turbocharger and related components control and testing
Diesel particulate filter regeneration (DPF)
Battery replacement
Oil change and service interval reset
Wiring diagrams, live data, repair instructions, technical documents etc
Programming, vehicle retrofit, mirror coding, FSC codes adding or updating etc

And many more other functions

12.19.2016

BMW 20-PIN to 16-PIN Diagnostic Cable Pinout

Here has a question to BMW 7-Series(E38) owners that when they manage to diagnose their precious car, they will find some modules’ obd2 port are 20pin, while some are 16 pin. So ask for help on the forum if there has a tool To access to all modules to diagnose.
The 20 Pin obd2 diagnostic connector:
bmw-e38-16pin-obd2-port-1
Here, obdii365 engineer will recommend INPA K+DCAN interface with a 20Pin to 16Pin connector. This is the cheapest combination to achieve your purpose. The INPA interface is $15.99 and the connector is only $4.99, total cost less than $25 with free shipping!

INPA K+CAN Interface + 20 pin to obd2 16 Pin Connector for BMW

inpa-20pin-16pin-connector-2
Why choose this combination?
If your car has a round BMW 20pin diagnostic port under the hood and pin 15 of that port is populated and has voltage, then an 20 pin to 16pin connectorwill be required in order to access and code all available modules without issues.
An ADS interface works best with a computer with a true serial port. A modified VAGCOM KKL interface with emulated ignition signal will also provide similar access, however where coding procedures require toggling of the ignition signal, there will be an issue due to the inablility of these interfaces to detect a true ignition signal. If the 20 pin diagnostic port of your car does not have pin 15 populated, interface options would be an EDIABAS compatible OBD2 interface. The INPA software is free, developed by BMW for their own use, fast and accurate.
inpa-interface-3
20pin-16pin-connector-4
Look at the port closely, each pin is individually identified with its pin number and looking at your configuration it appears that your car has 11 pins of the 20 pin port populated, namely
Pin 1 (TD Engine)
Pin 2 (TXD2 Diagnostic data link)
Pin 4 (Terminal R -Voltage hot in accessory, run and start position)
Pin 7 (Service interval reset)
Pin 12 (Generator charge indicator)
Pin 14 (Terminal 30, voltage hot at all times)
Pin 15 (RXD- L data line)
Pin 16 (Terminal 15S – Ignition switch voltage in run and start position)
Pin 17 (TXD2 – K data line)
Pin 19 (terminal 31 – Ground)
Pin 20 (TXD – K data line).

FAQs about BMW INPA with 20 Pin connector:

Q1: How does this Interface work?
A1: It can be setup as STD:OBD2 Interface in OBD2 mode or as ADS in ADS mode.

Q2: I have seen other auctions from other vendors for a higher / lower price, what’s the difference ?
A2: Usually the price and the quality – Since our Interfaces are assembled and tested to the highest quality standards, It’s up to you (the customer) to compare price, product and terms and make your decision according to that.


Q3: I have an older BMW that have an 20-pin OBD1 connector under the hood, is that the right interface for it?
A3: Yes, this Interface is the perfect choice for 20 pin OBD1 vehicles – only with this interface all modules are accessible in certain 20 pin OBD1 vehicles.



Q4: I have an newer BMW that have an 16 pin OBD2 plug inside the vehicle compartment, is that the right Interface for it?
A4: As long as that BMW does not require DCAN yet you can use this Interface in OBD2 mode and it will cover all functions.


Q5: Can’t I simply use the cheaper OBD2 interface sold by you and many other sellers together with some adapter cable for my 20 pin OBD1 vehicle?
A5: You can, however if your 20 pin OBD1 vehicle requires real ADS mode not all modules will be accessible.

12.02.2016

How to set up ISTA-P software on BMW ENET cable

It’s a good solution to set up BMW ENET cable to work with BMW ICOM ISTA-P software to do ecu programming for BMW F series.

ista-p-on-enet-cable

Download BMW ISTA-P Loader V4.8.7 and install it on Windows XP



Plug the BMW ENET(Ethernet to OBD) interface in the car
Set in In ISTA-P
HO-ICOM/ENET direct in VCI Config
In Network Connection - right click in your ENET - properties - TCP/IPv4 - Properties set
IP 169.254.1.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0


NOTE:

Disable anti virus, firewall & WIFI connection.

Check ENET cable is well connected to car and PC. Turn on ignition and wait for a minute or two.

Start the ISTA P loader.

Click on the "start ENET ICOM emulator button" once. ZGW search will now open.

Enter your cars ZGW IP and click "continue". Then wait for emulator running notifications to appear.
emulator running notifications

ista-p loader

Click on BMW, Mini, or Rolls Royce brand. ISTA/P will now launch.

Select ENET in connection manager.
Select ENET in connection manager
Note: wSTA/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.
ISTA/P notification icon



(BIG THANKS to all contributors (esp. Beemerboy88) in forum cartechnology.co.uk)

11.28.2016

BMW E-sys read 1B DE file from E or F series with CIC

Something interesting about BMW ENET cable E-sys software reading 1B/DE file (file 1B) from BMW E or F series with CIC.

Disclaimer: It’s all customer share from bmw topics/forums. Data copied only for share info to help someone else.

The methods applies to: BMW E and F series cars
You need: ENET cable / BMW ICOM emulator+ E-sys software

Process of reading 1B/DE file from CIC:connect the BMW Esys cable to the car, and open FSC-extended, and compiled as in photos.
eney-esys-read-1b-file-1
follow the processes shown by the arrows, and have saved your file DE, in hex format.
Now if you open this file with hex editor, you will find the VIN of the CIC / NBT (in case you did not know)
eney-esys-read-1b-file-2
Now convert the hex file, in base 64, as in the photo. (I use the online tools)
eney-esys-read-1b-file-3
and you will get the file FSC (rename it as: F123456_000DE001.fsc) ready to be used with FSC generator.


Questions & Answers for reference:
– What is this for?
– One thing you can do with the 1b file is generate a FSC code for map updates.

– How to use the 1B file to generate a FSC code for other uses than GPS maps, or is does the same code work for every thing else that needs it?
– It’s only for GPS maps, you cannot generate FSC codes for other functions.

– Can i obtain 1b files from E series with INPA K+DCAN cable? or i need anyway an icom? 
It serves ICOM or FTP access from the network.

– If i need to use e–sys on E series with cic, it is possible with enet ?
– Yes, the ENET cable (costs less 20 euro) can be used with CIC in E series. (But it must be wired by the cic to the OBD port
use access login, and save the file: generalPersistencyData_DiagnosticSWTControlle
in position : // HBpersistence / normal
(do not ask data login thanks)
This file contains the file 1B.
open with hex editor, and look for the ‘index: 01 01 00 1B (early 1b files)
and copy 319 decimal successive,included 01 01 00 1B.
eney-esys-read-1b-file-4
Note:
This works, but with some conditions:
1. The CIC in your car must be factory fitted. When it is retrofit there is no Ethernet connection between OBD and CIC.
2. CIC must get IP address from DHCP to be accessible by ftp. Easy way is to connect enet cable to router and restart the CIC. After CIC restart it will have it’s own IP.