In order to get the best from your CSL rev matching it’s advisable to upgrade the software on your SMG ECU/DME to CSL spec or’255′ software as it’s often referred.
This is a fairly simple task but requires the following to be in place for a successful flash:
– A battery tender or intelligent charger that is capable of working in ‘supply’ to provide 14V @ 10A. I recommend the CTEK MXS10.
– A working installation of WinKFP (5.1.6 or newer) and the E46 Daten Files
– A diagnostic cable that works with INPA/WinKFP, if you don’t have one, grab one here (WinKFP, daten files etc are included with the cable).
– A working installation of WinKFP (5.1.6 or newer) and the E46 Daten Files
– A diagnostic cable that works with INPA/WinKFP, if you don’t have one, grab one here (WinKFP, daten files etc are included with the cable).
I managed to use Winkfp & K+dcan to program the ZB no & Vin No to all the other modules listed below using the K+DCAN Cable set to com port1 and latency at 1ms, with battery charger power supply stable between 13.6v to 14.2 These modules that were programmed using Winkfp 5.3.1 & k+dcan cable are.
Failure to ensure that the battery voltage remains at a steady 13-14V may result in a bricked SMG DME, interrupting the flash may also render your SMG DME useless so you flash your SMG DME at your own risk.
First, lets setup WinKFP with the E46 SP Daten files…
Extract the SP Daten files from the zip file to a temporary location. I tend to extract the files to C:Temp
Fire up WinKFP and click ‘Import/Export’ > ‘Assembly line data’
Using the file browser dialog, navigate to the location where you saved your SP Daten files and drill down until you reach the ‘data’ folder.
The data import will run through and should complete without error, this may take a few minutes.
Once complete, click ‘Configuration’ and ensure the following options are set:
Click ‘OK’ to confirm the settings and quit WinKFP.
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to to your Daten files, in my case they are stored in ‘C:TempE46_V41_Daten_FilesE46’. Copy the ‘ECU’ folder (ctrl + c) and paste (ctrl + v) into the ‘C:Edibas’ folder.
If prompted if you want to overwrite the existing files, select ‘Yes to All’
Now take a copy of the ‘sgdat’ folder and paste it into ‘C:EC-APPSNFS’. Overwrite any existing files.
Now, copy all files from directory ‘C:TempE46_V41_Daten_FilesE46DATAgdaten’ to directory C:EC-APPSNFSDATAGDATEN
Once the copy has completed, fire up WinKFP once again.
Click ‘Comfort mode’ and then ‘Enter VIN’. Enter your complete VIN and click ‘OK’.
Now click ‘Choose ZUSB’, change the ‘ECU family’ to ‘GDSMG2’ and the ‘ZB-Number’ to ‘7843255’ and then click ‘OK’.
Click ‘Done’.
Ensure your WinKFP screen looks like the one below:
Now, ensure your battery is hooked up to your battery tender and is in ‘supply mode’ if it has one.
Turn your key to position 2 but do not start the car. Turn off any ancillaries such as your heater, headlights, stereo etc to minimize battery drain during the flash.
When you’re ready, press ‘Program’. WinKFP will prompt you to alert you of the number of flashes remaining, click ‘OK’ and the flash will commence.
When the progress bar reaches 100% you’ll receive another prompt, click ‘OK’ and the process will appear to restart, this is normal.
Once the flash completes you’ll be advised of its success, click ‘OK’ and close WinKFP.
Turn the ignition back to the off position and disconnect your battery tender.
Start the car and enjoy your new smoother shifting.
(08/25/2017) Free download BMW ICOM ISTA-D 4.07.13 Standalone with ISTA data, for BMW diagnostics, coding, programming.
Without SQLiteDBs, FASTA & HW check disabled.
License & regfiles included.
License & regfiles included.
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-APP_4.07.13.20911 & ISTA-DATA_4.07.12 download:
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-META_4.07.13.xml
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_GLOBAL_4.07.12.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ISTA-DATA_de-DE_4.07.12.istapackage
BMW_ISPI_ICOM-Next-FW_03-15-00.msi
BMW ISTA-D 4.07.13 Review:
16gb ram, Core I5, 1tb disk (win7 64 bit)
Ista-d has always been running like a charm
Ista-d has always been running like a charm
i have also check the new ista
all is running and no problems with delete mistakes
i5 4GB RAM
all is running and no problems with delete mistakes
i5 4GB RAM
Standalone version would be great!
There is 2 firmware for ICOM A1-A3, for ICOM NEXT not.
Updated. No issues.
BMW ICOM ISTA-D 4.07.13 FAQs:
Q: I tried it out, and it works fine. But after deleting some error codes, it froze, but after I restarted the program, the codes were erased, is there any specific reason why that happened?
A: If you are using a INPA k+Dcan interface, you might need a Voltage Control tool in order to properly close the operation.
If not, you might have some issues with your local installation and/or software environment and/or prerequisites needed for ISTA D.
If not, you might have some issues with your local installation and/or software environment and/or prerequisites needed for ISTA D.
Q: my question was: is fw-03-15-02 an officially update for icom? Or is here something modded, like “03-15-00-unprotected” or so? Because there is only one file different to 03-15-00. In the past there was always two different files.
A: Official.
Q: Does anyone have License for ISPI Admin Client 5.1.6.181?
A: Check here:
For people who want to use the web interface instead.
Q: I just wanna ask about the difference between the ISTAD or P , ISTA+ and ISPI_ISTA ?? because I have a BMW E60 535XI 2008 and I wanna choose the best option for my car to diagnose or program , and also can I use that program with a K-DCAN OBD II cable which is the same I use for coding or I need to use another one ?
A: ISTA/D is for diagnostics of all BMW’s, Mini, and RR. It can only program Fxx/Ixx/Gxx-series BMW.
For E-series, you can use K+DCAN USB cable with ISTA+ for diagnostics, but you need ICOM and ISTA-P or Winkfp for programming.
Q: can’t I for examle update my ECU with sp-daten files using K+DCAN cable using Winkfp ? since it can be done using the same method but with another adapter like “iCarly’ ? I mean why acn’t I program using K+DCAN cable with ISTA P since ICOM is more expensive
A: Carly is a bluetooth device. K+DCAN cable will not work for two reasons; it cannot communicate over “most” interface (multimedia ECU’s) and would potentially take days to program with higher rate of likely failure. An BMW ICOM A2 emulator is less expensive than replacing an ECU.
Q: Now can you please guide me on what and where to buy a good quality of ICOM as I read that ICOM A+B+C is good but I really don’t know how much does it cost and from where to buy it since I saw some on AliExpress but I don’t trust Chinese quality.
A:
ICOM A: main interface
ICOM B: adapter for programming multimedia in E series
ICOM C: adapter for old BMW with round 20 pin diagnostic plug
ICOM D: adapter for motorcycles
ICOM B: adapter for programming multimedia in E series
ICOM C: adapter for old BMW with round 20 pin diagnostic plug
ICOM D: adapter for motorcycles
You can purchase directly from dealerships; though not sure they are still selling A2’s. If you read the ISTA-P release notes, you will see that next does not always work for E-series. Or, have a try ICOM here: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/Icom-a-module-bmw-icom-diagnostic-tool.html so far, this HQ ICOM worked no issues for years. Bought when they are obd365.com
Q: I’m trying to update SDP but from all files only German language was updated.
I’m doing that all the time but now I have problem and I can solve myself.
A: It does not look like anything is updated. You must have xml’s and istapackage for it to work.
Q: I have now installed and changed old ISTA with new 4.07 but now ISTA says that data are incompatible?
A: It is normal, you only update databases, you have not updated ISTA APP
Current ISTA version should be the same as thread title after you apply Reg fix included with standalone.
Current ISTA version should be the same as thread title after you apply Reg fix included with standalone.