[pmsteinm]

Am I correct in reading this:
https://bmwtechinfo.bmwgroup.com/ass...quirements.pdf

And thinking that if I bought the ICOM Next connector from ECS tuning I could do a 24 hr pass to TIS I can download and install ISTA? I'm trying to plan how I would do a few items that require a scan tool to activate things. I used AutoEnginuity on my wife's E90 but it looks like the F90 isn't supported by it yet. And even back then to code her new fuel injectors I had to mess around with the sketchy software since AE wouldn't do it.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by pmsteinm

Am I correct in reading this:
https://bmwtechinfo.bmwgroup.com/ass...quirements.pdf

And thinking that if I bought the ICOM Next connector from ECS tuning I could do a 24 hr pass to TIS I can download and install ISTA? I'm trying to plan how I would do a few items that require a scan tool to activate things. I used AutoEnginuity on my wife's E90 but it looks like the F90 isn't supported by it yet. And even back then to code her new fuel injectors I had to mess around with the sketchy software since AE wouldn't do it.

Well You can download ISTA for free without this. You can also pay $30 and have it sent to you in a single file. As the free version can be a bit confusing for the non tech savy.

[pmsteinm]

I got the impression the free option wasn't necessarily legit. If I can I would rather get an official version and not have to worry about spyware or a bad image or whatever. Plus it looks like with the official one you would be able to update software and pretty much do anything the stealership would.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by pmsteinm

I got the impression the free option wasn't necessarily legit. If I can I would rather get an official version and not have to worry about spyware or a bad image or whatever. Plus it looks like with the official one you would be able to update software and pretty much do anything the stealership would.

It’s plenty legit ran it for years until the computer I had it on dumped. Then I went with a company that packages it all neatly in a single zip. And they send updates.

[jjjjjjjjjjjjj]

The free or 30$ paid are 100% legit working but not 100% legal if you ask as it's copyrighted BMW's software.

To have it legal you need to pay huge license fees to BMW and be registered as workshop by them.

[pmsteinm]

What do I get to connect ISTA to the car? Looks like the BMW ICOM Next is backordered everywhere (81312360883).

I assume the F90 and G05 cars use the ICOM A Connector? Or do I also need the B/C adapters?

[micvite]

Originally Posted by pmsteinm

What do I get to connect ISTA to the car? Looks like the BMW ICOM Next is backordered everywhere (81312360883).

I assume the F90 and G05 cars use the ICOM A Connector? Or do I also need the B/C adapters?

Just use an Enet cable lol you're waayyyy overthinking things here.

[pmsteinm]

I see that the enet cable works with Rheingold ISTA. But I don't see where you legitimately get that software. The BMW TIS site for the official ISTA only lists ICM and J2534 pass tool as recommended connections. So can I use an enet cable with official ISTA on both the F90 and G05?

[micvite]

Originally Posted by pmsteinm

I see that the enet cable works with Rheingold ISTA. But I don't see where you legitimately get that software. The BMW TIS site for the official ISTA only lists ICM and J2534 pass tool as recommended connections. So can I use an enet cable with official ISTA on both the F90 and G05?

Just download ista, if you want I'll send you a download link lol, no need to get official version and waste money. Also rheingold is just another name for ista. The version of ista you find online is literally the exact same thing as the official ISTA aside from the online capabilities which you won't have access to anyway unless you're a dealer (or an authorized repair shop outside of the usa) and yes ista works with an enet cable, that's what everyone uses. For older cars you need a k+dcan cable, f series and newer is enet.

[pmsteinm]

What do you guys use a power supply while coding/diagnostics/etc. The BMW ones are expensive.

[micvite]

Originally Posted by pmsteinm

What do you guys use a power supply while coding/diagnostics/etc. The BMW ones are expensive.

Generally speaking you don't need one. In terms of coding most coding can be done with the car on and it's recommended you do so (other than like ecu coding) and it doesn't take that long for coding to happen anyway. Same with diagnostics, just checking for codes car can be on unless you need to run procedures because shit is really fked but at that point you're probably taking it to a shop and let them worry about it.

That being said you just need a ctek lithium battery tender

[storo822]

Originally Posted by micvite

Just download ista, if you want I'll send you a download link lol, no need to get official version and waste money. Also rheingold is just another name for ista. The version of ista you find online is literally the exact same thing as the official ISTA aside from the online capabilities which you won't have access to anyway unless you're a dealer (or an authorized repair shop outside of the usa) and yes ista works with an enet cable, that's what everyone uses. For older cars you need a k+dcan cable, f series and newer is enet.

Hey created an account because I've been having issues for 2 weeks and having a hard time getting ISTA. Could you please help me out with a download link? So stressed right now as I'm moving in a month. Thanks

[lporschef10m5]

Originally Posted by micvite

Just download ista, if you want I'll send you a download link lol, no need to get official version and waste money. Also rheingold is just another name for ista. The version of ista you find online is literally the exact same thing as the official ISTA aside from the online capabilities which you won't have access to anyway unless you're a dealer (or an authorized repair shop outside of the usa) and yes ista works with an enet cable, that's what everyone uses. For older cars you need a k+dcan cable, f series and newer is enet.

Could you please send me the link
Thank you much

[TK123]

Could you send me the Link? Have i3 with transmission malfunction. Stuck in limp mode Much Thanks

[damianwo]

Can you code out CEL for catless downpipes using ista?

[micvite]

Originally Posted by damianwo

Can you code out CEL for catless downpipes using ista?

No, that requires a tune

[EPTXM5]

Could you send me the link as well ? Thank you. Having issues with my f90

[Mak1etee]

Could anyone send me the link please ? working on my car right now and could use some info .

Thank you

[Mak1etee]

Originally Posted by micvite

Just download ista, if you want I'll send you a download link lol, no need to get official version and waste money.

is the link still available ? would really appreciate it bro