Common question of BMW ICOM


BMW ICOM tech support

How to install/configure BMW ICOM USB WIFI D-link?
1.Please connect the USB wifi to the interface:

Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

2.Close the wifi of computer ,please only use our USB wifi, and keep your wired network unavailable.
3.Power on the computer.
4.Check your network again to ensure there is only wireless network from the USB.
 
NOTE: Do not disable DWA-131 which is the ICOM WIFI USB. If it displays “X” mark, ignore it.
 
Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

This DWA-131 is our wifi sign ,it's normal to see it shows disconnected.

5.Launch ISPI-NEXT,tick off the selection wifi for ICOM

Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

6.Plug the device to the car,wait 20-60 secs,you will see the WLAN light light on and flashes slowly or not flash ,which means both usb wifi and ICOM A2 wifi are ok .

Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

7.Now you can start your work.

Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

8.This window cannot be shuted down ,you can keep it minimum.

Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

9.The software recognize the device normally.

Installation Tips of ICOM  for BMW  USB wifi

What is the difference Among Easycoding SVDI ICOM A2 FVDI for BMW
 
Item Number SP222 SV80 SP168  SV61
Item Name 2015 Easycoding V1.3.0.150407 SVDI Diagnostic Interface BMW  ICOM A2+B+C 2015 FVDI ABRITES Commander for BMW
Software Version V1.3.0.150407
VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat: V18
BMW: V9.6
TAG key tool: V5.8
SVDI Plugin Version: V2.3
V2015.3 V10.4
Languages English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Thai, Turkish, Czech, Portuguese, Indonesian, Swedish, Greek
VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat Software Language Available: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Danish, Czech, Bulgarian
TAG Key Tool Software Language Available: English
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Greek, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. English Only
Support Car Model BMW, Rolls-Royce (2010y-2014y)  VW,Audi,Skoda,Seat,BMW,TAG BMW BMW,MINI BMW
Update Send Software download link Send Software download link
Dual-Core Processor, it is recommended that the I3 above.
More than 4G of memory.
Lenovo ThinkPad X200, X230, X230T, X61T, T410, X61,Dell D630, E49 etc.
WIN7,WINXP
Main Function Program, Coding VW,Audi,Skoda,Seat,BMW,TAG read error code,diagnose BMW testing and program, can not program key and ecu diagnose, program and odometer
Difference 1. SP222 main program F Series vehicles
2. SP168 is original maintain programming diagnose tool, full functions, it can support part of Easycoding and SVDI function
3. FVDI can do key programming, odometer, others can not support
 
 
 
How to change the language for BMW ICOM diagnostic tool?
1) Enter the BMW icom software, you will see this interface, click the icon which appearance is wrench, then you will see the other language:

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Then choose the language you want:

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Then save the language setting. Go to diagnose and programming fucntion. You can also setup and save the language you want. 
Customer question:
Q:What's the password of BMW ICOM A2 Wifi?
A:First password is BMW,second password no need put anything.
 
Q: Can you tell me the difference tool of the 2014.09 BMW ICOM A2 + B + C diagnosis and programming Tool with other BMW ICOM device?
A: The 2014.09 BMW ICOM A2+B+C Diagnostic & Programming Tool(SP168) can support wifi function. The other tool BMW ICOM can not do it. There is one wifi chip is the interface. 
 
Q:I want to find one device to do the diagnostic of the BMW530 DA 2003. Can you recommend me one? 
A:You can try the BMW ICOM A2 series.
 
Q: If the BMW ICOM A2+B+C Diagnostic & Programming Tool can do the Programming Control Template EGS?
A: Yes, it can do. 
 
Q: May I connect it to original BMW sever?                                                
A: No, please pay much attention: make sure disconnect network and do not connect it to original Server, otherwise it will be damaged and fianlly you have to send it back to us for repair, it is not cost-effective.  
 
Q: I get the V2014.12 BMW ICOM A2 interface and HDD,but get this error"database version mismach, the found database version are not compatible", could you help?                  
A: Please set the ISTA/D language as Amercian English. 
5.How to ICOM and Xprog TO fix BMW R56 FRM3
Successfully repaired my dead FRM3 model on my BMW R56, with the MINIMUM cost (xprog and BMW ICOM Winkfp)! Here, i wanna share something useful with you all.xprog
 
Note: The setup below did work for me, but i’m not sure of yours. You are at your risk.
 
My model:
 
2011 BMW R56
 
Reason for FRM repair:
 
I disconnected the battery and the DME to change the thermostat and when I put it back together the FRM was dead.
 
Tool i used:
Except the BMW ICOM A2 emulator plus ISTA+ I had, i also was shopping for xprog v5.55 boxes from obd2eshop.com
 
http://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/xprog-m-programmer-dongle-cas-decryption.html
 
Before this whole ordeal of the junk BMW/MINI FRM dying the only software I used was playing with was Carly for iOS and Dashcommand. But cannot solve issues.
 
BKGD location:
 
BKGD is on the HC(S)12 BDM adapter in the attached photo.
 
Vdd(+5V) = Vcc
RESET = B5
BKGD = B3
GND = GND (do not use the GND that is B0)
 
I think since we are not using the XCLKS and EXTAL flashing works with or without the BDM adapter.
(Full Steps for Beginner)BMW ISTA Rheingold Installation 

Here is a detailed BMW ISTA Rheingold installation tutorial with full steps for sharing! If you are just beginner and not so familiar with ISTA, below part will surely help you out!

Note before reading:

BMW ISTA installation method may differ from source and version. This method is only for reference.

If you need tested working BMW ISTA software with installation tech support, you can check:

V2017.03 BMW ISTA 4.04.12 BMW ICOM software HDD WIN7

 

Step 1

Download and run unblock.reg BEFORE downlonading aything else. Then REBOOT the computer, this is a critical step.

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Install everything in Prerequisites folder, only if you don’t have a previous Rheingold installation. For 64-bit Windows, install both vcredist x32 & x64 from Microsoft, if not already installed.

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Install the following – you can get both from Microsoft:

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013

NET Framework 4.6

 

Step 2

Download Rheingold.7z using MegaSync or JDownloader. Once downloaded, check whether “Rheingold.7z” is blocked.

If it is, unblock it. Right click on the file, go to Properties and if files are blocked, then you will see the unblock button as in the picture below:

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Extract Rheingold.7z using 7zip ONLY.

Location doesn’t matter, but preferred location is C:\.

If extracting to this location, you will need admin privileges for 7zip before extracting the file. To avoid future issues with admin rights etc. you can also extract this file to the root of a secondary drive, for e.g. D:\

 

Step 3

Create desktop shortcut from:

C:\Rheingold\TesterGUI\bin\Release\ISTAGUI.exe.

If not, create the shortcut from the location you extracted the files to.

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Run the following registry files, depending from your OS:

Ista-prog-x64.reg

Ista-prog-x86.reg

Run the following registry fixes from the C:\Rheingold folder (scroll all the way to the bottom to see these files):

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Step 4

Run ISTAGUI shortcut from your desktop as administrator.

When prompted for license, copy the license key from the “rheingold-license.txt” located in “C: \Rheingold”

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If/When prompted for dealer ID, enter “1” and ignore following warnings. ISTA+ will close.

Run again ISTAGUI shortcut from your desktop as administrator and verify the databases in Settings > Version tab in ISTA/D.

If you encounter start/running issues, delete the “Rheingold” folder from “C:\”, run “RCleanerV4.4.exe” as administrator and start again from step 2.

 

Now you can use BMW ISTA diagnostic software!

If you are tired to choose BMW ICOM, prepare a tablet and install BMW ISTA, you can also look at this entire kit:

http://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/bmw-icom-next-a-b-c-plusbmw-icom-software-hdd.html

Update BMW ICOM Next firmware to V1.40.05 (guide)

Post topic: BMW ICOM Next fw: 1.4 1.40.05 bootimage 1.25.02 download and update instructions.
Free download BMW ICOM Next firmware 1.40.05:
https://mega.nz/!X14TxZYY!6zrJ6og9gR5u-CcGbGtWSpHBCknjhl-LElommEgYSK0
Compatible ICOM Next interface:
  • BMW ICOM NEXT fw:1.4.0 V2017.03 Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P (Item No. SP269-1)
  • BMW ICOM NEXT fw:1.4.0 with no Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P(Item No. SP269)
  • Wifi BMW ICOM NEXT fw:1.4.0 with no Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P(Item No. SP269-B)
Tip:To run ICOM Next A+B+Cnewest Rheingold  ISTA-D 4.04.12  ISTA-P 3.60.2.001, ICOM Next firmware needs to be updated to the current SYSTEM IMAGE version: 01.25.02 and current APPLICATION IMAGE version: 1.40.05.
ICOM Next fw 1.40.05/01.25.02 update steps:
  1. Please use internet cable to connect ICOM Next with the computer, and charge ICOM Next via 12V power adapter or connect ICOM Next to BMW vehicle for power.
  1. Use IE Internet Explorer to open http://169.254.33.45:60080/, username/password: root/NZY1150263
  1. Select “Update Firmware”, you can see ICOM firmware version information.
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  1. Select “Browse” to select file “ICOM-BootImage-01-25-02.bin”, set image type as “SYSTEM”, click “Send the file”.
  1. Select “Yes” when you get prompt “Write the image file to the flash?”, then ICOM indicator light will turn red.
  1. When it shows “The SYSTEM IMAGE update was successful”, click “Update Firmware”.
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7. Choose “ICOM-ApplicationImage-01-40-05.bin”, set image type “APPLICATION”, click “Send the file”, this will be done in several minutes please be patient.
  1. click “Yes” when you get prompt “Write the image file to the flash?”, then the ICOM indicator light will turn red again.
  2. Complete updating, click “reboot”.
  1. Click “Home” – “Update Firmware”, you will see ICOM Next firmware display the newest version.
Tip:
Make sure your computer obtain IP address automatically.
Done! GOOD LUCK!