ISISis a BMW server platform for dealers. All updates are downloaded to the ISIS.

From there the ISIS updates ISID (diagnostics) tablets and ISSS (programming) if applicable.

The ISID runs an embedded windows xp OS.

Installed on the ISID is a program called ISTA-D (recent versions are codenamed ‘Rheingold’)

ISTA-Dyou can do all diagnostic functions, battery registrations etc etc. it also has wiring diagrams and guides on changing parts.

Some clever russians keep leaking the ISTA-D installer and it can easily be installed on any windows operating system. I can give you download links. They are around 10gb.

In ISTA-D you have a connection manager or how you wish to connect the computer to the odb port.

The common ones are:

ICOM
EDIABAS
OMITEC USB

ICOMis BMW official cable, its predocessor was an OPPS unit. An ICOM is more than just a cable however, it has its own network adapter, mac address, cpu, cooling etc etc. Originals are expensive but you can get cheap but hq chinese clones for around $350 USD like this:http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-icom-next-a-b-c-with-software.html

 

EDIABASis a communication protocal which requires you to have BMW Standard Tools installed aswell – which isnt a bad thing! This utilises comport access amongst other connection methods and is configured by an ini file. Most people use this method of connection as its cheap, you can get a K+DCAN cable for under $50 USD now. Just do your research first as there ar bad clones about!

OMITECis also an original USB interface. These are very rare.K+DCAN cableare copies of the OMITEC cable.

Update: Thinking it can be used on a Mac also… I use a Mac sometimes no problem with a windows VMware XP virtual machine and ISTA-D installed.

As I said there is no better diagnostic software. Its dealer level software and It’s freely available now all over the Internet. Plus it’s very user friendly!

So price is Cable + Windows XP CD key for the virtual machine…

Hope that helps.

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Yanhua Mini ACDP FRM(Footwell module) adapter integrates data reading, writing, data conversion in one programmer. No need to write data from other cars and do coding. No need soldering. Very simple and efficient.

Connect the Mini ACDP device and BDM adapter with FRM unit. Backup data before operation.

 

 

OpenYanhua ACDPApp

Select BMW->FRM Programming->ICP MC9S12XEQ384 MASK: 3M25J

 

 

 

Select FRM Data Recovery (Automatic mode)

 

Detect pins and probe connection

 

Reading chip data

 

Read and display chip data

Check the data. If reads D-Flash as 32K, the FRM module data is corrupted.
If reads EEPROM data as 4K , FRM module data is not corrupted.

 

Uploading data

Auto saved D-flash toYanhua Mini ACDPfile folder

 

Show programming data

 

Verifying data

 

FRM data recovery completed.

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A few words to share my experience of the VgateiCar 2 OBDII code reader.

Budget:50 usd for X5 coding

Car & purpose:BMW 2014+ X5 F15 head unit coding

Around 20usd with free shipping

I have the wifi version

Well-packed when i received

An adapter, cd and manual inside the box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For my X5, the port is located under the dashboard on the driver side

BimmerCode is a program aimed to code your BMW or Mini yourself, customize it according to your wishes and unlock hidden features.

 

But, BimmerCode for quick convenience

ESys for fully featured use.

When theVgate iCar 2adapter is connected to the car, download BimmerCode app and then set up wifi on the mobile. I’m using Android

 

Connect

 

 

 

Select a engine control unit: headunit

 

Reading coding data…

 

Select: use smartphone rightone

Not active -> active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coding success!

 

 

 

Done!

Satisfied with the VgateiCar pro code scanner!

20usd done all for myself.

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How to Reset the ELV Counter (Steering Lock) Red Warning Light and your ELV is working, due to a bad battery

So, what is going on? The CAS module has a counter, when this counter exceed the max, a RED warning light come up. When you use a badbattery(low voltage) the ELV works but indicate an error to the CAS module.

Vehicle Tested: R56 Mini

Note:This only works if your ELV works fine and you're having this issue because you didn't replace your battery on time and waited

To reset the ELV Light, you will need to use theEDIABAS ToolSet 32software from the BMW Tools Package.

 

On the menu, select File -> "Load SGBD, Group File F3"

 

Look for "Cas.prg" on the file list.

 

Look on the Job list the name: "steuern_elvcounter_cas_loeschen" and "steuern_elvcounter_elv_loeschen". Double click on each one, and wait for a window, it says "Job Done" on the bottom.

 

DONE!, no more Red LightSteeringlock issue.

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