January 12, 2016

8 steps to configure BMW ICOM A2 Rheingold on VMware

Here is a step-by-step guide of configuring BMW ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P diagnostic & programming software on BMW ICOM A2+B+C diagnostic system.

Tool needed:
ICOM Rheingold software HDD

NOTE:
As for BMW ICOM Rheingold software, we recommend2015.1V RheingoldISTA-D 3.47 ISTA-P 54.3software HDD which performs more stable.


 

Instruction:
The configuration is based on Virtual Machine.

1. Open used for connection network adapter properties, then "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” properties, then enter 169.254.1.1 for "IP address” and 255.255.0.0 for "Subnet mask”
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2. If VMware is installed, open Virtual Network Editor and disconnect from the host any adapters with Subnet address 169.254.0.0

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3. Open C://EDIABAS/BIN/EDIABAS.INI with Notepad and check for "Port=6801” in TCP settings.

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4. Set up ICOM A, ICOM B and ICOM C emulators, and connect BWM ICOM with vehicle and PC.
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5. RunBMW ICOMRheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P software shortcut on start menu, wait until it boots, then press "Settings” icon the top of the program
6. Select "VCI Config” (VCI Configuration) Tab and tick "HO-ICOM/ENET local andISISnetwork”, press "OK”
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7. Go to "Operations” menu, the "Read Out Vehicle Data” and "Complete Identification”

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8. Select ICOM connection from the list and press "Set up connection” button. The Rheingold is detecting vehicle and vehicle identification is in progress.

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Configuration is done. Start running software and diagnose/program BMW cars.
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