Why choose BMW ICOM?where to get best price and best qulity of ICOM?

Topic: What is the benefit of using ICOM? why not ISTA + via Enet / D-CAN? where is the best place to have working BMW ICOM? 

1st Question:

What is the benefit of using an ICOM? Is it just for ISTA-P or does it add functions to ISDA-D also…Ive been using ISTA + via Enet for Fxxx series and D-CAN for E series which it seems I have the ability to reset adaptations, Valvetronic relearns, E brake retraction ect so seems ISTA + IS fully functional without an expensive ICOM…

 

Answer:

Main benefits of an ICOM from my perspective:
1. Wireless diagnosis connection
2. Ease of use in A shop with multiple active connections
3. Self-hosted DHCP server for ethernet programming

 

2nd Question:

I’ve been using ESYS for coding but the token master part is problematic and I have to keep changing the date on the laptop.
So the part of my interest in ICOM is to have something reliable that doesn’t need hacks to make it work. I don’t mind spending a bit of money for the convenience and reliability. I’m hoping that I can one interface and software package that covers diagnostics, coding and the repair manual if possible.

 

Answer:

Get the free Launcher Pro with the token until the year 2250
It should work with the ENET

But I prefer to use ICOM with the ISTA+

 

Question:

I’m looking to buy a BMW ICOM and various places sell them. I know they’re not genuine BMW.
Anyway, has anyone had an experience of using OBD Express, or could you recommend a reliable supplier?

My car is a 2010 F10 525d 204hp

 

Answer:

Option 1. Someone bought ICOM Next from the dealerships costs 500USD, nearly 2 times expensive than the above.

 

Option 2. Just bought an ICOM NEXT clone wish I knew this. But I think since I save about 200 and only using it once or twice its still not too bad.

Here you can go:

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/bmw-icom-next-diagnostic-wifi.html

185eur

 

or with software

https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/bmw-icom-next-diagnostic-wifi-software.html

245eur

 

Option 3.

Get the VX series, works with ISTA-P as it is ICOM as well
cost about 187EUR (with software)
downside is it does not have MOST programming function, but it has WiFi.

SRC:  https://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-se-bmw-diagnostic.html

 

Enjoy!

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/08/06/what-is-the-benefit-of-using-icom/

How to Configure BMW ICOM Next WiFi Connection?

Only 5 steps to configure BMW icom next WLAN to enable wifi connection, here you go:

1. Open ITool Radar to identify ICOM information

2. Open IE and enter the ICOM configuration URL: (ICOM’s IP address is subject to actual reading) http://169.254.33.45:58000/

3.Select WLAN Settings, and press the available WIFI information corresponding to the input, after confirming that it is correct, click Save Changes to save the settings

4. Disconnect the network cable and power off to restart ICOM. After ICOM starts, it will automatically connect to WIFI.
5.  If using BWM ICOM software and USB-WIFI, the configuration information is Mode: 802.11n, 2.4GHz SSID:ISAP Security Type: WPA2 Personal Pre- shared Key: BmwAp24h

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2020/07/08/how-to-set-bmw-icom-next-wifi-configuration/

(Solved) BMW 2010 750Li Dynamic Drive And Damping Control Malfunction Error

Have one BMW 2010 750Li, and have dynamic drive and damping control malfunction error on the screen, and the suspension is basically stuck in sport mode.

i bought the car with this issue. I know the rear door handles were shorting, and that was causing a lot of dash lights, but the fuses were replaced and it’s now good to go besides thia issue.

What to do?

1. Need to have someone to pull the codes with BMW ISTA to find out exactly what caused your problem.

Read the codes of :

Engine (DME/DDE)

Transmission (EGS),

Antilock Brakes (ABS/ASC/DSC),

Airbag (MRS/ASCM),

Air Conditioning (IHKA/IHKR/IHKS),

Air Suspension (EHC),

All Around Vision Camera (TRSVC),

Automatic Luggage Compartment (HKL),

Central Information Display (CID),

Damper Satellite Front Left (EDCSVL),

Damper Satellite Rear Left (EDCSHL),

Electronic Immobilizer (CAS/EWS),

Footwell Module (FRM),

Gear Selector Switch (GWS),

Integrated Chassis Management (ICM) ,

Instrument Panel (KOMBI),

Junction Box Electronics (JBE),

Park Distance Control (PDC),

Parking Brake (EMF),

Roof Function Centre (FZD),

Seat Module Driver (SMFA/FAS),

Seat Module Passenger (SMBF/BFS),

Transfer Box (VGS).

Showing a lot of short circuits to ground, linbus problems, & canbus problems.

There is a communication problem due to a short, somewhere on my car.

Next is to have this hooked up to BMW  ISTA, or take the car to a shop that has the proper equipment.

Did a scan with ISTA and still have errors. I’m attaching the screenshots. The side view camera issues and faulty lights are not related since the cameras are missing and the lights were switched out to non compatible LEDs.

Question:

Looks like my VDM module as well as the EDCSHR and EDCSVL are red and not communicating. I checked fuses 37 and 45 and they are good. I’m wondering why only the right side damper satellites are red and left ones are communicating..

Answer:

Right click on the red modules, then enter the ECU button on the bottom of the page. Then enter the module, & run the ECU test again. After that you can go to the tabs at the top of the page, then work your way thru whatever you want to see. You can manually clear the faults on the last tab, highlight the clear fault, then hit the apply button at the bottom of the page. After that you can go back into the module & run whatever sensor test you want. You should also have a service plan in the fault list. Run the service plan & follow the path of the test. This should help you pinpoint your problem.

Here is a list of control module functions, & active commands. I found this a while back, but not have really researched it much. I am going to assume that the active commands, are commands that can be run from the modules themselves, while search or running diagnostics on the module. This might help you in while searching for your problem.

https://www.autoenginuity.com/images/vehicle_samples/BMW/BMW-All-Systems-List.html#top

What I did:

When I turn off DSC with the button next to the gear selector it turns it off but as soon as i reach 30mph it switches it back to normal.

hold it for about 10 seconds.

I believe it’s the VDM module. I’ve did some investigation with BMW ISTA, as well as an indie BMW shop. The only thing is that they can’t guarantee me that it is it without replacing it. I’m gonna sort a couple of other issues out first and then replace the VDM. Doesn’t look like it’s a lot of trouble since it’s next to the floor by the A pillar on the passenger side.

Credits to @isstatu1 (bimmerfest.com)

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/09/16/bmw-2010-750li-dynamic-drive/

(Solved) 2012 BMW N63 engine error “malfunction powertrain” with ISTA software

Have one BMW ICOM with ISTA software to scan a 2012 BMW 7 series N63 engine, the car runs rough and I get the fault, “malfunction powertrain”. I thought it was my ignition coil so I replaced number #7.

Suggestion from one professional:

Did you have the CCP (Customer Care Package ) done and were the injectors replaced at that time? I think you should have an extended warranty on the injectors for 10 years/120K miles, so that is the problem, you should go back to the dealer and have it fixed under warranty.

Did you run the misfire test module? Before replacing anything, you can rule out the coil by swapping it to another cylinder and see if the misfire is still on #7.

Have the dealer check your VIN to see if the CCP has been done (there will also be a sticker on the driver’s door jamb if it was done). Take a look here for more info:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10057338-7462.pdf

It’s just a guess about the injectors, as they are a common cause of drivetrain malfunction. There are multiple revisions of the injectors, so if they aren’t the latest, the dealer will swap them out.

Bank 1 passenger side front to rear, 1, 2, 3, 5
Bank 2 Drivers side front to rear, 5, 6, 7, 8.

You should have INPA software loaded on your PC, it works better when testing the cylinders & injectors with the engine running. You can run Analog, or Digital component test. You cannot damage anything with INPA, it is just diagnostic Test.

Here is one INPA software for free:

https://www.4shared.com/zip/VWi1bzg2ee/EasyBMWTools_Mikes_.html

Google “bmw k+dcan cable switch” to buy the cable, actually, as to the INPA software, you will get it on a CD when you buy that cable., and then you don’t need to take risk to download the free software with virus.

Fact: 

My car has had the CCP ( customer service package) done in 2015. I had the dealership send me the report of service and they replaced all the injectors at that time along with many other parts except the timing chain. I’m hoping my problem is in a coil and/or spark plug. I’m going to run the INPA programand test those items.

Then I was told that:

Injectors have a 10 year 120,000 miles warranty.
It does not matter if they have been replaced in the past. If they are bad again, then the Dealer will replace them free of cost and keep replacing them until the warranty period is over.

UPDATE:

Replaced all my spark plugs which were original I’m expecting based on how they looked and I had no record they were ever changed. My fault was cleared by the ISTA program and the car runs well again. So no injector issue, even though my fault reading through ISTA said number 7 injector misfire, it was a spark plug. I tried using the INPA program, but I couldn’t get the program to run, it kept coming up with an error in German.

Thanks.

To be continued……

Credits to @vanceBMW (bimmerfest forum).

Thanks to Laurance for editing.

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(Fixed) BMW ICOM 2018.9 error “ISTA-P not found”

Yesterday, my 2018.9 BMW ICOM got error "ISTA-P not found" shown as bellow.

Finally solved after using obdexpress.co.uk engineer's fixing file.
I uploaded on mega (no pass)
https://mega.nz/#!VZZTWQCZ!UKPpm_KZGHxHVIUAfGQRUciCcfbftuDJ80xUesW333g

Just download it, save it and run it, then ICOM will run flawlessly.

Good day.

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/06/19/solved-bmw-icom-2018-9-error-ista-p-not-found/

Free Download: Rheingold v.4.17.30_PSdZData Full Version

Free share Rheingold v.4.17.30_PSdZData - Full Version (Mega), Rheingold 4.17.13 Standalone SQL (mega) and easier way to have Rheingold 4.17.13 without downloading 70GB online.

Rheingold v.4.17.30_PSdZData - Full Version (Mega)

Rheingold v.4.17.30_PSdZData_Full:
https://mega.nz/#F!swIHTAzL!uCLNjgyK17FaqL4ruvXtsA

Rheingold v.4.17.30_PSdZData_Full File Hashes:

Filename                              File Size             MD5

v.4.17.30_PSdZData_Full..part01.rar      4,293,918,720 d3d1891d7882177652e8110c1e0c0bee
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v.4.17.30_PSdZData_Full..part33.rar      477,791,803    876c9e6a5158350120a1cbfd59af0fb7

Enjoy, Repacked to 7zip High Compression Version, ~70GB.
https://mega.nz/#!J1BhAQbZ!zSTnuaHgluFZKb6TlfC6fSsefXrbwpmmn-YQCztQoNE (PSdZData_4.17.30_Full .7z)


Credits to: @ shawnsheridan (members of cartechnology.co.uk),

Question:
Where do these files go in ISTA-D folder, I've deleted my old folder and forgotten the exact location.
Answer:
These are ripped from ISTA+ (C:\Program Files
(x86)\BMW\ISPI\TRIC\ISTA\PSdZ\data_swi\psdzdata) for use with E-Sys.


Rheingold 4.17.13 Standalone SQL free download on MEGA

Free share the ISTA-D / Rheingold 4.17.13.
SQLiteDBs EN, OTHER. (All other are upload in few days)
The SQL format is *.istapackage, to use, use 7zip .
FASTA & HW check disabled.
License & regfiles included.
For unpack use 7zip 19.00.

https://mega.nz/#F!2bBiCYKC!13VLFyMNyQxXjM1V-lk36g


Credits to: @ThomBmw330xd and @Spider80 (members of cartechnology.co.uk), they take from BMW SERVER. They are compressed by BMW. Only 1,7GB for EN language.

70GB is too large to free download?
Try the easier solution (deliver CD)
http://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/v2019.05-bmw-icom-software-500g-hdd.html
Software Including:
ISTA-D 4.17.13
SDP database 4.17.11
VIN 2019/04/14
ISTA-P  3.66.1.002, supports BMW motorcycle and Electric car programming
ETK  2019.04
KSD 2019.04
INPA 5.00
winkfp 5.2.3
NCS 3.5.1
BMWAi 4.6
E-SYS 3.27.1 and 3.30, Psdzdata V66.1 (with Chinese language)
DR.GINI B020
FSC Navigation Code Generator
DIS Software for Old cars, DISV57 and DISV44,diagnosis and programming for BMW virtual machines.

ISTA-D 4.17.13 ISTA-P 3.66.1.002 is tested working perfectly with BMW ICOM:
BMW ICOM
ICOM A2
ICOM A3
ICOM PRO+A3
ICOM NEXT

Enjoy.

Thanks

http://blog.obd2eshop.com/rheingold-v-4-17-30_psdzdata/