One of the WIFI BWM ICOM A2+ B+C diagnostic system with 2015.6 ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P users reported that after he update the ICOM firmware to V1.38, but he fail to use the WIFI wireless connection and Expert Mode.
Here is the proper solution provided:

1) Follow the correct way to update the BMW ICOM A2 firmware:
http://blog.obdii365.com/2015/07/25/update-super-version-bmw-icom-firmware-to-v1-38/
2) Setup and configure BWM ICOM USB D-link to enable WIFI function
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DW4DS-0XLf8uP4ID7HfULXUD7cy2jA0Ha94nmPE1DYw/edit?usp=sharing

3) To use Expert Mode, you need to do some configuration.

Expert Mode:
BMW ICOM with Expert Mode/ Developer Mode enables BMW users and technician much more coding and programming possibilities, like self-leveling suspension, side airbags for rear passengers, automatic operation of tailgate, remote closing windows etc functions. The ICOM Rheingold software is compatible BMW ICOM A1, ICOM A2 and BMW ICOM A3.

Setup and use Expert Mode instructions:

Install BMW ICOM ISTA-D ISTA/P diagnostic& programming software

Select ISTA/P server automatically

Press "Connect” button on the bottom of the program


Expert Mode is ready to use.
Select Process control units


Following is the control module available list. ISTA/P server will detect what control modules should be re-programmed or re-coded automatically.


Click immediate measures to hide or enable all actions

You are able to edit these plans that do not need to be programmed in order to save time.

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Before go deep into the topic today, let’s check the ICOM A and ICOM B module indicator and meanings.

It is not different to see that if the Red LED indicator of either ICOM A or ICOM B emulator flashes, the Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P software will report error and fail to communicate with vehicle.

Problem& Symptom:
BMW ICOM A2+B+C diagnostic system A2 module red indicator blinking when connected to vehicle with LAN cable.

Solution:
2 solutions provided by experienced BMW ICOM diagnostic system experts:

DISCLAIMER: We are not responsible for the damage.

1)
1-rehot hot air gun this IC
2- Replace or change new one if necessary
3-The problem is the IC

2)
Fix the ICOM A2 emulator firmware follow the PCB board displayed below:
The pulse generator to buy on auctions

white wire=the line to the WiFi antenna.
Others all marked in the PCB board

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The instruction below introduces a creative thinking on directly load BMW ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P diagnostic & programming software on cheap INPA K+D CAN cable (FTDI based cable with FT232RL chip) instead of WIFI BMW ICOM A2+B+C emulators.

Tool needed:
BMW INPA K+ DCAN cable (Cheap $17.99)
Or 20-pin to 16-pin cable for BMW with 20 pin connector
BMW ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P software HDD

NOTE: The BMW INPA cable comes with software CD can only do diagnostic function, but if loaded with Rheingold software, it will do programming function as well. For BMW ICOM software, we recommend 2015.1V Rheingold ISTA-D 3.47 ISTA-P 54.3 software HDD which performs more stable.

Configuring Rheingold ISTA on K+DCAN cable:

1. Plug the INPA cable and install drivers. For FTDI based cables use latest drivers.
You can download driver here: www.ftdi.com

2. Set COM port. Open "My Computer”>> "Manager” >> "Device Manager” >> "Ports” >> "USB Serial Port (COM3)” >> click on "Port Setting” tab and click "Advanced”

Change the com port number to COM9 and latency time to "1”. Confirm configuration with OK button.

3. Open C://EDIABAS/BIN/EDIABAS.INI with Notepad and check for "Interface=STD:OBD”

Set "Port=6801” in TCP settings.

4. Open C://EDIABAS/BIN/EDIABAS.INI with Notepad and check for "Port=Com9”

5. Connect the INPA K+D CAN cable with PC and the other end with car via OBD socket
6. Now run BMW ICOM Rheingold software shortcut in start menu, wait until it boots, then press "Settings” button on the top

7. Select "VCI Config” tab and tick "Ediabas standard settings (ediabas.ini)”, then press "OK”

8. Go "Operations” program, then "Read Out Vehicle Data” and "Complete Identification”

9. Configuration is done. Start using the Rheingold software.

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BMW Super ICOM Software has upgrade to V2015.06, the new version ICOM ISTA-D ISTA-P has to work with super version BWM ICOM A2 with firmware 1.38.01. Follow the instruction below to update Super ICOM A2 firmware to V1.38.01.

Super ICOM software version:V2015.6
ISTA-D: 3.49.20
ISTA-P: 3.55.4.000
VIN: 2015.06

ICOM hardware/firmware requirement:
Super version BWM ICOM A2 with firmware 1.38.01 1.24.00

How to update Super ICOM A2 firmware to V1.38.01?

Super version BMW ICOM A2/A1 V1.38 firmware update files free download
http://down.obd365.com/icom-a1-a2-1.38-firmware-upgrade-files.zip

Please connect Super version ICOM A2 (Item NoSP168-BO) with computer using Network cable and feed super ICOM A2 using 12V power adapter or connect ICOM A2 with BMW vehicle.

3) Unzip ICOM A1 A2 Perfect version V1.38 firmware update tool on the desktop
4) Open the unzipped folder and read the instruction on Notepad first
5) Open IE Internet Explorer, Brose to http://169.254.33.45:60080/, login with user name/password: root/NZY1150263

6) Click on "Update Firmware”, you will able to see the ICOM firmware information
7) Select "ICOM-BootImage-01-24-00.bin” file, set the image type to "SYSTEM”, click "Send the file”

8. When the system pops up "Write the image file to the flash?”, click Yes, then the ICOM red indicator will flash

9) Then the system will display "The SYSTEM IMAGE update was successfully”, click "update firmware”,

10) Select "ICOM-ApplicationImage-03-38-01.bin” file, set the Image type to "APPLICATION”, click on "Send the file”

11) When the system pops up "Write the image file to the flash?”, click Yes, then the ICOM red indicator will flash again
12)　When finishing updating, click "reboot”

NOTE:
1. Setting up your computer to obtain an IP address automatically
2. Firstly choose the smaller file "ICOM-BootImage-01-13-00.bin” , then set image type to SYSTEM;
3. Secondly choose the bigger file "ICOM-ApplicationImage-01-18-00.bin”, then set image type to APPLICATION.
4. Originality WIFI BMW ICOM A2 diagnostic system ( Item No: SP168 ) shares the same firmware update instructions, the only difference is the login IP. Ordinary ICOM A2 login IP: http://169.254.92.38:60080/

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2015.04V BMW ICOM A2+B+C is a prefessional diagnostic and programming tool with multi-language for BMW vehicles from old to latest 2015. And it can support almost 95% laptop on the world with Intel chip ( I3/I5/I7 series) and with 4GB memory.

Software version:
ISTA-D:3.48.30
ISTA-P: 3.55.2.001
VIN: 2015.3.09
Not connected 9000 days remaining

ICOM A2 System Requirements:
1. Dual-Core Processor, it is recommended that the I3 above.
2. More than 4G of memory.
3. We recommend you choose Lenovo ThinkPad X200, X230, X230T, X61T, T410, X61,Dell D630, E49 etc.

The senior technicians think 2015.04V ICOM A2+B+C diagnostic and programming tool WIFI Version has some special features:
1. The modified ICOM A2 for vehicles with OBD access receives a significantly more powerful processor and more storage capacity.
2. Robust aluminium case will help to avoid damage when using in harsh environments.
3. To protect the MOST connector, the ICOM B for vehicles with optical MOST access will be equipped with a soft cover made of rubber instead of the former plastic cap.
4. The 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.
5. BMW ICOM A2+B+C support BMW cars till 2015 year, and it supports BMW & MINI full system diagnose and offline programming.

WiFi Connection:

Wired connection diagram:

With high quality PCB board:


500GB HDD:

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