BMW ICOM Next VS. BMW ICOM A2,Which is Better?

From Autonumen.com BMW ICOM NEXT is the latest generation of BMW ICOM A2.Do you know what is the difference between and which to choose ? Bellow there are some specific information of ICOM A 2 and ICOM NEXT to help you tell the difference.
BMW ICOM NEXT BMW Diagnostic Tool ICOM NEXT A+B+C

BMW ICOM BMW Ista BMW Scan Tool

Both ICOM A2 and ICOM Next A can work with the same software ISTA-D ISTA-P for the same BMW vehicles. But they are kind of different from some aspects, especially firmware adaption. Here is some highlights of ICOM NETX after hardware update with high-quality PCB:


more stable during programming
be necessary for the future Gbit cars
faster start-up times and high throughput
through high-performance, low-power ARM SoC
improved handling
more flexible OBD cable
lighted button for logs



More detail about ICOM NEXT BMW diagnostic tool,pls connect

BMW ICOM ISTA-P Coding and Programming Questions and Answers

Here share with you some useful tips and knowledge when talking about BMW Coding and BMW Programming by ISTA Rheingold!
Check below Q&A: (Questions raised by a beginner and answered by a professional)

Q: Is it safe to update software with ISTA on all BMW’s that come through my shop ? What problems can I run into? (assuming I have a good power supply for car and laptop)
A: Depends on many factors, but as long as you use a good ICOM and a good power supply, you should be OK.
Q: Can updates on comfort mode, brick an ECU (or more)?
A: As long as you stick to the proposed measures plan in Comfort Mode and your setup (laptop, software etc.) is solid, there shouldn’t be any opportunity to brick an ECU.
Q: If updates are safe, on what series can I do them ? BMW F, G for sure..can I do E ?
A: F, G and I series and for Motorrad models with vehicle electrical system 2020 (BN2020). E Series programming is not supported in ISTA+, use ISTA/P or WinKFP for individual modules. BMW ENET Cable you may also need.
Q: Updates for Navi maps, can I do them in ISTA also ? Again, is it safe ? Do you recommend E-Sys more for this job ?
A: I have not attempted this with ISTA+, but would assume process is similar to ISTA/P. I’d stick with ESYS strictly for ease of use.
Q: I have an BMW ICOM A2+B+C with ISTA all OK. And I understand that E-Sys is more complex than ISTA, regarding coding and programming for F-Series, as NCSExpert and WINkfp are for E-Series. You can do coding in ISTA also right ? for all series ? Or ISTA does less ?
A: You need to differentiate between coding and “encoding”. ISTA+ will do “encoding” depending on the programming required. That is not the same as coding (features). I don’t think I’d say ESYS is more complicated than ISTA+, each are different in the way they approach coding/programming.
Hope this blog helps you!
BMW Coding and Programming related tools all here:
BMW ICOM NEXT

BMW ICOM A2 WIFI

BMW ENET Coding Cable

BMW INPA K+DCAN with FT232RQ Chip and Switch

MB SD C4 Star Diagnostic Tool Support Offline Program

There is a  goods news for auto repair people, the MB SD C4 diagnostic tool support offline program for benz. it is newest version 2015.09 verrsion.  it also support wireless for benz cars and trucks
The MB SD C4 and Vediamo V05.00.06 have Activation
with this software, you no longer need to programming on line or applying to change SA on line. Now you can use Vediamo(off line) to programming,setting code, changing SA Code and so on.
mb star c4 Supported Multi-Language: Bulgarian/Danish/Greek/Spanish/French/Italian/Korean/Polish/Romanuan/Serbo-Croatian/ Turkish/Czech/German/English/Finish/Hyngarian/Japanese/Dutch/Portuguese/Russian/Swedish/Chinese

From Autonumen.com MB SD Connect Compact 4 Supported Vehicle List:
MB SD C4 Support Mercedes Benz Cars After Year 2000
Passenger Car Support List:
A(176), A(169), A(168), B(246), B(245), CLC(117), C(204) C(203), C(202), 190(201), E(212), E(211), E(210), 124(124),
S(222), S(221), S(220), S(140), S(126), E(207), CLK(209), CLK(208),  CLS(218), CLS(219), CL(216), CL(215), CL(140) SLK(172),
SLK(171), SLK(170),SL(231), SL(230), SL(129), SL(107), SLS(197),M(166), M(164), M(163), G(463), G(461), E(212), E(211),
E(210), 124(124), S(222),S(221),S(220), S(140), CLK(209), CLK(208),  CLS(218), CLS(219), CL(216),CL(215), CL(140),
SLK(172), SL(231), SL(230), SL(129), SL(107),SLS(197), M(166), M(164), M(163), G(460), GL(164), GLK(204), R(251)
Van Support List:
MB 100(631),  T1,  SprinterIII,  SprinterII,  SprinterI,  Sprinter900,  Citan,  Vito(639),  Vito(638), V(638),   Viano(639),
T2,  Vario,  Vaneo(414)
Truck Support List:
Actros963/4,  Actros2,3,  AtegoIII,  AtegoII,  AxorII,  Eonic,  Zetros,  Actros,  Atego Light,  Atego Heavey,  HPN M96,  Atron,
HPN M2000,  SKL,  FSK,  Further model series
Unimog Support List:
U20,  UGN,  UHN
Bus Support List:
TRAVEGO,  INTOURO,  INTEGRO,  CITARO,  CAPACITY,  CITO,  TOURISMO,  O350/O403, CONECTO,  O404,  O405-O408,
Minibus,  OC500,  TOURO,  TOURINO,  MBC,  MULITEGO,  O500,  O500/OH,  OH,  OH368,  OF,  OF384,  LO,  O400,
FURTHER MODEL SERIES

How to use the HHT software in MB SD Connect C4/C5 to test the old car before 2000 ?

How to use the HHT software in MB STAR C4 C5 to test the old car before 2000 ?
Question:
Many customers reflect that they can’t test Bens car before2000 year after operating MB STAR C4 C5 2017.01.
Many customers report that MB SD Connect C4/C5 2017.01 will not be able to test the Benz before 2000.
Customers had showed us with video and photos :

We found that the newest MB SD Connect C4/C5 2017.01 software can’t test old car before 2000.
HHT software in xentry  and DAS  hasn’t run normally (was canceled), however, Bens cars before 2000 year need HHT software diagnosed.
Case:
The customer use 38PIN connector to diagnose Benz s chassis of 1996 year with MB SD Connect C4.

Open xentry DAS diagnostic software, choose 210(UP TO 02/97)

Showing HHT software in xentry DAS can’t work normally

From Autonumen.com New MB STAR C4 C5 software，xentry and DAS software had canceled HHT software, which caused that many Bens before 2000 year can’t be tested.
In order to solve the problem, we give customers the new Benz software which installed HHT diagnostic software. You should double-click the  icon on the computer desktop. as follows:
If you want to test Benz cars before 2000 year, you should connect MB SD Connect C5 C4 to the car, click and open the software.



Choose the vehicle chassis you want o test, then you can diagnose.

Benz Sprinter MB STAR diagnosis PSM Offline SCN coding

Mercedes Benz SCN Coding must be performed if the Sprinter PSM (Parameterizable special module) had not been installed. SCN coding should be applied together with MB Star Diagnostic Tools system.
PSM Coding can be achieved via both online and offline, here is the instruction of offline coding.
Tool needed:
MercedesBenz MB SD Connect C4 diagnostic tool
DAS Offline SCN coding service software
A Dell D630 laptop for Dell format HDD
NOTE:
Our Offline SCN Coding service is valid for MB STAR diagnostic software HDD 2013.* to 2014.7 version.
Free download offline mode in DAS fix
After download the software, provide your ID to us, we will calculate the key for you.
PSM online SCN Coding Instruction:
Well install Star diagnosis software
Connect MB SD Connect C4 diagnostic system with vehicle
Start DAS program
Run a Quick Test
Come to EIS (electronic ignition starter switch) control unit
Select “Control unit adaptation” and press F3 button
Select “SCN Coding” option
Select “Perform SCN coding”
Select “Offline” menu item (no networked Star Diagnosis device)
Confirm “Determine vehicle data for offline SCN coding from the vehicle” with F3
Fill out the fax form completely and print with “F11”
If an e-mail address is indicated on the fax form, SCN coding will be sent via e-mail. If a fax number is indicated on the fax form, SCN coding data will be sent via fax.
Before sending the fax form to the Star Diagnosis Help Desk, the appropriate control unit must be added in VeDoc to the vehicle equipment list.
After you open VeDoc, start the program by clicking on “Start”

Then enter the VIN in the “Search” field

Once the vehicle has been found in the system (the VIN will be shown in the top right), go to the “Codes” field

Under “Add”, the installation code “ED5” (parameterizable special module) is added to the equipment list

Print out and send the fax form to the indicated Star Diagnosis Help Desk fax number.

Perform SCN coding after you receive the coding data Please enter the coding string line by line
In the MB STAR DAS (Diagnosis Assistance System), select the menu item “Step 2: perform SCN coding”. Continue with “F3”.
Select keyboard entry with “F4”
Enter the SCN coding data in DAS manually
Switch the ignition on and off (Depends on control unit, see specification in DAS)
Print out the order log with “F11” and enclose with the repair order

BMW ICOM BMW ISIS ISID A+B+C 2015.08 Engineers Version

BMW ICOM
1. Support Multi-language: English, German, Simplified Chinese
2. 2015.08 BMW ICOM Software Version
3. BMW ICOM A2 Hardware Version: V1.33
4. Support Vehicles: BMW Cars, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper
5. Support BMW All Series Diagnose and Programming
6. With Bonus Engineer Programming Software
7. BMW ISTA-D&ISTA-P 2 in 1 Develop Version, Newest Database Version Can Recognize BMW Vehicle VIN Number Which Produce in 2014
8. Have Both Hardware and Software in the Package, 500GB Complete New HDD, High Quality, Save Money for You than Buying Them Alone
9. Super iCOM HDD Can Print Out Test Results When Connect to Printer
10. Support All Laptop with Sata Port


Description:
ICOM A: Vehicles with OBD capability (Connect to ISIS/SSS/ISID with LAN or WAN)
ICOM B: For programming with MOST port (Connect to MOST in vehicle / to ICOM-A with USB system
ICOM C: Older model series with diagnosis socket in engine compartment (OBD 2)
Work with All BMW Vehicles till 2015(BMW Cars,BMW i , BMW+Mini, BMW Motorcycle, Rolls-Royce, Mini Cooper), offline programming, no need Internet
BMW Diagnostic Software Offline Expiration day: 99,999,999 Days

BMW ICOM Rheingold software 2015.08  ISTA/D 3.48.10 ISTA/P 55.01 with Expert Mode (Optional)

The new version Professional Diagnostic Tools  BMW ICOM software is able to work with the latest 2015 year car as well as BMW i series.
This software support BMW ICOM A1, BMW ICOM A2 and BMW ICOM A3. it comes with BMW ICOM WLAN function.

The new BMW i series support till 2015 year version, below are some screen shot for bmw icom Rheingold software with i series.

icom Rheingold till 2015 year

For the new version ISTA/P 55.01 also the latest version to allow you coding/programming the new modules. BMW ICOM Expert mode is also able to be added in this version software, by the BMW ICOM Expert mode, you are able to programming individual module.

From Autonumen.com BMW ICOM Scanner FAQs:
Q: When I install BMW ICOM software in English, it works well, but when I choose Spanish, it displays errors.
A: Except English, German and Chinese, if you install BMW ICOM in the other language, you will get the same errors.
Q: What is BMW ICOM password?
A: ICOM BMW power-on password is lowercase letter bmw, when you come to password 1 and password 2, input capital BMW, and enter nothing in password 2.
Q:BMW ICOM do air suspension? I mean air suspension calibration or reset? Thanks
A: No, it doesn’t.
Q: Can I use the BMW ICOM software from other suppliers?
A: Better use ICOM software from us, otherwise it doesnot work
Q: What computer system BMW ICOM ABC works on?
A: BMW ICOM with moveable hard disk run with win 7, cpu i5 and over 4gb memory. As for BMW ICOM with internal hard disk, you directly insert internal hard disk into computer, and open computer to diagnose and program.

How to use 2017.07 version BMW ICOM A2 ISTA for diagnostic car ?

BMW ICOM A2+B+C latest software version is 2017.07.   ISTA-D 4.05.32  ISTA-P 3.61.5    VIN: 2017.05   Now we show you how to use BMW icom A2 and ISTA D software ,check  all car module status and delete fault code history.  the operation steps is easy.
steps 1:  connect your ICOM A2 main unit with your car, then open ISTA-D  4.05.32
You need to do  a vehicle test firstly.
go to ” vehicle information ” -” control unit free”-“start vehicle test”

click” yes” , then start vehicle test

steps 2: when finish vehicle test.  the faulty module will be display in yellow or red.  yellow means there is a error memory,  red means no response.
if you see there are all is green,   it means not problems at all.
press the “display fault memory ” button to check the error code.

steps 3:   click” vehicle management”-“troubleshooting” – ” fault memory”
you can see the error description with error code.   double click every item, you can see detail description of phenomenon.

just click” delete fault memory” to clear the faulty memory



BMW ICOM software support Multi-language available in diagnosing, programming and TIS diagram circuit: American English, British English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Greek, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai.

Autel MaxiDiag MD808 PRO Diagnostic Tool FAQs & Feedbacks

The MaxiDiag MD808 Pro is built to take your diagnostic experience to a whole new level. Loaded with oil service reset, battery registration and reset, parking brake pad relearn after replacement, steering angle sensor relearn and diesel particulate filter regeneration functions, MD808 Pro can access ALL available modules for the best diagnosis operations. With all that enclosed in a 4-inch hand-held device, there is no better multifunctional scan tool on the market.

Here are some questions and feedbacks from customers as followings (Autel MaxiDiag MD808 PRO Diagnostic Tool):

Q: Does it read TCC transmission data on GM vehicles?
A: yes it does, can read slip count, shift time, temp, and tons of other things
Q: is it better than MD802 all system? I want to buy a scan tool but i want to know your opinion
A: oh ok because some people say that is the combination of MD802 and Maxi CheckPro but i dont know
Q: Does it include ALL SYSTEM as in MD802 All systems , or only 4 systems ?
A: the MD808 PRO is a combo of the Maxicheck Pro and the MD802 (I don’t know how many systems the listing doesn’t say), the regular MD808 is 4 systems
Q: What is a component test ??
A: it initiates a leak test for the EVAP system
Feedback: SAS in the Scan menu is steering angle sensor, not airbag SRS, SRS is found elsewhere in the tool. Additional vehicles supported not shown in the video include Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, SEAT, SKODA, Saab, Smart, Sprinter, VW, and Vauxhall
Feedback: That looks like quite a good tool for the price! If I could afford something like that at the moment and didn’t already have a scan tool, I’d be all over that.
Q: Can this read oil or transmission temperature?
A: I found transmission temp, might read oil temp on cars that support it, i only found coolant and air temp otherwise.

Autel MaxiDiag MD808 PRO Diagnostic Tool Features:

1. Support Read/Clear Codes and Live Data functions for ALL systems
2. Read and clear trouble codes, control and test BMS/Oil Reset/ SRS/EPB/DPF systems
3. Support oil service reset
4. Support battery registration and reset
5. Diesel particulate service including forced regeneration
6. Reset steering angle sensor (SAS) functionality
7. Relearn parking brake pad after replacement
8. Reset service mileage and service intervals
9. Turn off ECU brake warning light
10. Perform O2 monitor, on-board monitor, I/M readiness and component testing
11. Print diagnostic reports via PC connection
12. Global OBD II coverage for U.S. domestic, Asian and European makes and models
13. All OBD II protocols, all 10 test modes and enhanced OBD II mode 6 support
14. Update: Free Software updating for lifetime

how to install KTAG Ksuite 2.23 software for KTAG Firmware 7.020 on Windows XP and KTAG token reset

You have two choices to get KTAG FW 7.020:
1. KTAG V2.23 FW 7.020Masterwith token renew button

2. KTAG FW 7.020ksuite V2.23 with token renew button

Any difference? Same function?
Yes, these two kinds of KTAG FW 7.020 has SAME function and SAME unlimited tokens.
The ONLY Difference is the appearance.
KTAG FW 7.020 PCB



KTAG Token Reset Tips with Token Renew Button
KTAG with token renew button. When tokens are used up, just connect it with computer and the red indicator flash, then you press the Token Reset button, wait until the indicator flash off, unplug the USB cable.
Connect KTAG with computer again, now you get 30 tokens.
How to install KTAG FW 7.020 Ksuite V2.23 on WIN XP step by step?
Before install, please disconnect the internet connection.
Unzip KTAG Ksuite 2.23 software then run Ksuite 2.23 setup.exe.
You will see a “License Agreement”.
Choose “I accept” and click “Next”, click “install”.

During Ksuite 2.23 installing process, you will see “Microsoft Visual C++ 2005” agreement.
Click “Yes” to accept all items and go on.

After that, you can see KTAG Ksuite 2.23 software information:
Improved checksum error for family 532 (FIAT MARELLI MM8GMK SPC564A80 CAN)
Added new file type for family 535 (MAZDA DIESEL DENSO RENESAS SH725X MY2015 CAN)
Added new file type for family 537 (FENDT/ JCB/ VALTRA TRACTOR BOSCH EDC17CV41 SISU ENGINE CAN)

Click “Next” then “Finish”. (Remember to check the box “Install USB drivers”)

Next you are going to install KTAG Ksuite 2.23 USB Driver.
Select language “U.S English”, click “OK” to install.
Click “Next” until you can click “Finish”.
Ksuite 2.23 USB Driver installation OK.

Now you successfully install Ksuite V2.23 software!
Click the K-suite 2.23 shortcut on desktop start to use KTAG Firmware 7.020!


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