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How to solve BMW F32 Programming Problem with BMW ISTA-P?

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How to solve BMW F32 Programming Problem with BMW ISTA-P? When programming BMW F32 by BMW ICOM NEXT A, always got an error reading “Vehicle programming with ISTA-P is no longer approved for the connected vehicle. Vehicle management is now only possible with ISTA4. Please observe the release notes!” Solution: For BMW F/I/G series programming, […]

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How to connect and set the BMW INPA K+DCAN USB interface for BMW ISTA Rheingold?

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How to connect and set the BMW INPA K+DCAN USB interface for BMW ISTA Rheingold? This is to connect the INPA cable with BMW ISTA. There is no problem with the test in this guide, but it will not be responsible for any potential loss or damage. Request for BMW Remote Support

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How to Solve BMW F01 F02 High Battery Discharge Warning with BMW ICOM?

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How to Solve BMW F01 F02 High Battery Discharge Warning with BMW ICOM? For BMW F01 F02, after the vehicle is started, a Check Control message “High Battery Discharge Warning” is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). Various power supply and power management faults are stored, including the following: CAUSE PROCEDURE Important note: All subsequent […]

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How to Solve BMW F25 F26 Engine Intermittently No-Start at Very Low Outside Temperatures?

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How to solve BMW F25 F26 Engine Intermittently No-Start at Very Low Outside Temperatures? BMW Software requested: BMW ICOM A2, NEXT A+B+B+C V2020.05: BMW engine will not start at times at very low outside temperatures (-4°F/-20°C and colder); however, the battery state of charge is correct and the starter turns the engine over properly. This […]

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BMW F Series Power-Assisted Steering Fails Trouble Repairing

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BMW F Series Power-Assisted Steering Fails Trouble Repairing The power-assisted steering fails with a warning lamp in the instrument cluster or a check control message in the Central Information Display. In some cases, the Dynamic Stability Control warning lamp (DSC) in the instrument cluster may also be illuminated. MODEL CAUSEFailure of the power-assisted steering may […]

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Remove CAS MC9S12 module for BMW 2 Series 2004-2012 with BMW ICOM A2 NEXT A3+B+C

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Remove CAS MC9S12 module for BMW 2 Series 2004-2012 with BMW ICOM A2 NEXT A3+B+C Newest BMW ICOM NEXT A2 A3+B+C V2020 08 Software Released BMW ICOM NEXT V2020.08, With Free Software: Procedures: Remove the CAS Disconnect protective edging (1) in the region of the left pad (2), the dashboard in the direction indicated by […]

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BMW ISTA Programming P3.68 4.31 Release Notes

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BMW ISTA Programming P3.68 4.31 Release Notes 1 General notes（BMW ISTA need BMW ICOM NEXT connect to car）With the launch of ISTA 4, the functionality for programming has been integrated into ISTA. The following series can be dealt with using ISTA/P: 2 Overview of the I levels containedI level newly added or updated in this […]

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New Content: BMW ISTA V4.29.21 – Repair Instructions

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New Content: BMW ISTA V4.29.21 – Repair Instructions BMW ISTA needs BMW ICOM NEXT to connect BMW car Repair instructionsThe new publication has essentially been supplemented by the following Repair Instructions: The messages regarding the repair instructions, technical data, tightening torque, and operating supplies via the diagnosis system were taken into consideration and additions were […]

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Configure BMW ISTA 4.28.xx Software with New Firmware

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Configure BMW ISTA 4.28.xx software with new Firmware What is BMW Rheingold ISTA ? BMW ISTA is a workshop system that contains BMW AG Data and Information. ISTA stands for Integrated Service Technical Application. Way back when, during the initial development of this tool, BMW used DIS (Diagnostics Information System), and as the programs evolved […]

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