How to Install: ISTA/D ISTA+ ISTA/P

Rob B. · 2023-01-18T14:03:58-0500

Rob B. said:
EDIT: Sorry i meant Ista + 4.32.15 version.

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vaah · 2023-01-20T08:00:31-0500

tbouchard991 said:
@vaah

Great News! I have found an earlier version 4.01 (Which is compatible with Windows 7).

I learned that versions 4.21 and above is only compatible with Windows 10.

I'll be making some new install instructions for Version 4.01, and readding v4.32 soon as-well.

I apologize for all the frustration, I know its a PITA getting a version to work.

What a surprise!! I'll give it a try. I'm downloading it now. Thank you for the effort!

vaah · 2023-01-21T08:03:19-0500

@tbouchard991 Hello I ran into problem. What do I fill in for the home ISIS field? I tried random string, it gave me error..

Error message:

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EDIT: Looks like I spoke too soon. lol, I just relaunched the app, it works fine. Now I'm off to my car to try read any errors.

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-21T12:54:50-0500

vaah said:
@tbouchard991 Hello I ran into problem. What do I fill in for the home ISIS field? I tried random string, it gave me error..
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Error message:
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EDIT: Looks like I spoke too soon. lol, I just relaunched the app, it works fine. Now I'm off to my car to try read any errors.

Awesome! Glad you got it to work. (I'll add that to the troubleshooting guide)

sandwich_se7en · 2023-01-21T15:04:50-0500

@tbouchard991

Hi.What's status of uploading 4.32?

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-21T15:14:12-0500

sandwich_se7en said:
@tbouchard991

Hi.What's status of uploading 4.32?

Just updated OP!

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Removed ISTA/P Link, the DL was corrupt as-well.

Will be reuploading, w/ instructions.

rushQ · 2023-01-22T09:54:29-0500

tbouchard991 said:
Oh Goodness! My apologies, ill finish the instructions tonight for ISTA/P.

Are you looking to program or diagnose your E-Series?

Thanks for the Update!
My Problem was, I ran out of memory on this laptop. 5Gb min.

rushQ · 2023-01-22T10:00:32-0500

tbouchard991 said:
Install Instructions: ISTA+ v4.32.15

Requirements

Windows 10 v1903 or higher, 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
-> Windows 7/8 is NOT supported!

K+DCAN Cable (I recommend Pro K+DCAN Cable from BimmerGeek)
-> Amazon/eBay cables are hit or miss

BMW Standard Tools MUST be installed, and working correctly!
-> How to Install BMW Standard Tools

150GBs or more availble space on your Hard Drive or SSD.
-> I have tested it w/ 140GB's, and it would throw an error.

Syst

Min 5Gb of RAM / Memory.

ethan.camp143 · 2023-01-23T15:21:26-0500

Did you finish ista/P? I have an ICOM hooked up but it says I dont have ISTA/P to do programming features.

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-23T23:33:29-0500

ethan.camp143 said:
Did you finish ista/P? I have an ICOM hooked up but it says I dont have ISTA/P to do programming features.

Still working on it, hopefully be up in the next few days. Sorry for the wait.

ethan.camp143 · 2023-01-24T11:04:07-0500

tbouchard991 said:
Still working on it, hopefully be up in the next few days. Sorry for the wait.

No worries, really appreciate your guides! By far the best I have seen yet.

rushQ · 2023-01-24T12:15:09-0500

tbouchard991 said:
Are you looking to program or diagnose your E-Series?

both, so is ISTA+ v4.32.15 the correct version?

burntoutrubber · 2023-01-24T15:44:41-0500

I downloaded the RAR, and in the Rheilgold directory there is no directory Rheingold\TesterGUI

What did I mess up?

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-24T16:17:40-0500

burntoutrubber said:
I downloaded the RAR, and in the Rheilgold directory there is no directory Rheingold\TesterGUI

What did I mess up?

Which version did you download?

burntoutrubber · 2023-01-24T18:36:57-0500

tbouchard991 said:
Which version did you download?

4.1 - I have an old version of Windows so I can run INPA/NCSExpert - don't I have to use the older ISTA?

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-24T19:04:54-0500

burntoutrubber said:
4.1 - I have an old version of Windows so I can run INPA/NCSExpert - don't I have to use the older ISTA?

Ill take a look at the file when I get home in a few hours. My apologies for the issue.

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-24T23:13:49-0500

burntoutrubber said:
4.1 - I have an old version of Windows so I can run INPA/NCSExpert - don't I have to use the older ISTA?

I opened the .rar and this is what I have.

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tbouchard991 · 2023-01-26T12:01:13-0500

Good News!

I stumbled upon another version of ISTA 4.32.15 which has Service Data.

Note: ISTA+ does not program E-series.

-> Will be uploading soon.

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I also am testing a version of ISTA/P and once I get that confirmed it works I'll upload it.

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Also to clarify ISTA Versions:

Credit: Almaretto @ Bimmerfest

E-Series & R05x Mini:

Interface = K+DCAN Cable (OBDII to USB) or ICOM
ECU Data Files = SP-Daten
NCS Expert = Coding Software
WinKFP = Programming (Flashing) Software
EDIABAS = Low Level ECU Communication Software used by NCS Expert & WinKFP

Fxx- / Ixx- / Gxx-Series, Mini (F05x/F06x), & Rolls-Royce:

Interface = ENET Cable (OBDII to RJ45 Ethernet) or ICOM
ECU Data Files = PSdZData
E-Sys = Coding Software
E-Sys = Programming (Flashing) Software

ICOM

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

Additional Dealership Level Software

ISTA+ (AKA Rheingold or ISTA-D)
- DIAGNOSTICS for All Vehicles
- PROGRAMMING for F/I/G/RR & MINI, but requires an ICOM
- Additional Details: Beginner's Guide to BMW ISTA+
ISTA-P
- PROGRAMMING traditionally for all chassis, but F-/I-/G-series phased out with 3.63.5 release (March 2018).
- ICOM Recommended. An ICOM emulator with K+DCAN or ENET can be used, but will NOT communicate over all protocols to program every ECU.
- Replacement ECU's must be NEW

ethan.camp143 · 2023-01-28T00:25:46-0500

tbouchard991 said:
Good News!

I stumbled upon another version of ISTA 4.32.15 which has Service Data.

Note: ISTA+ does not program E-series.

-> Will be uploading soon.

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I also am testing a version of ISTA/P and once I get that confirmed it works I'll upload it.

--

Also to clarify ISTA Versions:

Credit: Almaretto @ Bimmerfest

E-Series & R05x Mini:

Interface = K+DCAN Cable (OBDII to USB) or ICOM

ECU Data Files = SP-Daten

NCS Expert = Coding Software

WinKFP = Programming (Flashing) Software

EDIABAS = Low Level ECU Communication Software used by NCS Expert & WinKFP

Fxx- / Ixx- / Gxx-Series, Mini (F05x/F06x), & Rolls-Royce:

Interface = ENET Cable (OBDII to RJ45 Ethernet) or ICOM

ECU Data Files = PSdZData

E-Sys = Coding Software

E-Sys = Programming (Flashing) Software

ICOM

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

Additional Dealership Level Software

ISTA+ (AKA Rheingold or ISTA-D)

DIAGNOSTICS for All Vehicles

PROGRAMMING for F/I/G/RR & MINI, but requires an ICOM

Additional Details: Beginner's Guide to BMW ISTA+

ISTA-P

PROGRAMMING traditionally for all chassis, but F-/I-/G-series phased out with 3.63.5 release (March 2018).

ICOM Recommended. An ICOM emulator with K+DCAN or ENET can be used, but will NOT communicate over all protocols to program every ECU.

Replacement ECU's must be NEW

Ista+ is not letting me use programming, any idea why this would be? is there a special setup? I have an ICOM Next.

Also I got Ista/P from a utorrent download but there is a weird problem: The terminal 15 voltage keeps cutting out to 0.0V. because of it the DME might be bricked..

tbouchard991 · 2023-01-28T00:32:09-0500

ethan.camp143 said:
Ista+ is not letting me use programming, any idea why this would be? is there a special setup? I have an ICOM Next.

Also I got Ista/P from a utorrent download but there is a weird problem: The terminal 15 voltage keeps cutting out to 0.0V. because of it the DME might be bricked..

ISTA+ in the current download doesn't have the SDP for Programming.

What are you trying to achieve w/ ISTA/P?

How to Install: ISTA/D ISTA+ ISTA/P

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