[Mizta Insane]

Can anyone share with me how to do personalization with ISTA/D or ISTA/P
like we did in SSS?

Thanks,
Devin

[pshoey]

Do you mean coding? I haven't ever used SSS. Depending on what series vehicle you want to "personalize" there are different programs. For E-series cars, use a program call NCS Expert - for F and G series cars use a program called E-SYS.

[Mizta Insane]

Do you mean coding? I haven't ever used SSS. Depending on what series vehicle you want to "personalize" there are different programs. For E-series cars, use a program call NCS Expert - for F and G series cars use a program called E-SYS.

Hi pshoey,

thanks your reply.

I'm familiar with BMW Standard tools (NCS Expert/INPA/WINFKP/TOOL32) However, the dealer doesn't use this to do personalization I think.

I know they use to use SSS/Progman but ISTA replace that.

See this screenshot to give you an idea

[Almaretto]

I'm familiar with BMW Standard tools (NCS Expert/INPA/WINFKP/TOOL32) However, the dealer doesn't use this to do personalization I think.

I know they use to use SSS/Progman but ISTA replace that.

Dealers rarely, if ever, do "personalization." They only do VO coding.

Software Overview

E-Series:

• Interface = K+DCAN Cable (OBDII to USB) or ICOM
  
• ECU Data Files = SP-Daten
  
• NCS Expert = Coding Software
  
• WinKFP = Programming (Flashing) Software
  
• EDIABAS = Low Level ECU Communication Software used by NCS Expert & WinKFP

Fxx- / Ixx- / Gxx-Series, Mini, & Rolls-Royce:

• Interface = ENET Cable (OBDII to RJ45 Ethernet) or ICOM
  
• ECU Data Files = PSdZData
  
• E-Sys = Coding Software
  
• E-Sys = Programming (Flashing) Software

ICOM

• 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

Additional Dealership Level Software

• ISTA+ (AKA Rheingold or ISTA-D)
  • DIAGNOSTICS for All Vehicles
    
  • PROGRAMMING for F/I/G/RR & MINI, but requires an ICOM
• ISTA-P
  • PROGRAMMING traditionally for all chassis, but is being phased out by August 2017, except for legacy E-series.
    
  • ICOM Recommended. An ICOM emulator with K+DCAN or ENET can be used, but will NOT program every ECU.
    
  • Replacement ECU's must be NEW
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Windows 7-10 Computer
    
  • ISTA+: 22 GB free space
    
  • ISTA-P: 93 GB free space
    
  • At least a processor with 2 cores and 2.2 GHz
    
  • At least 4 GB RAM

[Mizta Insane]

SNIP

Thanks for the detailed overview.

I currently have original ICOM Next system.

I'm fully aware that NCS expert(E series) and E-Sys(F series) are used for custom coding. (I have an e90 and did a lot of retrofits so I'm fully aware of NCS expert as I've used it alot)

I was mostly asking if ISTA (D/P) allows for individualization like SSS did.

Anyhow, It's no big deal.

EDIT: Admin/MOD, if see fit please close and delete this thread.

Regards,
MI

[SweetBMW]

In ista P you have a tab under vehicle called ckm. I believe this is what you're looking for

[Almaretto]

In ista P you have a tab under vehicle called ckm. I believe this is what you're looking for

Car Key & Memory (CKM). Pg. 67-70 of ISTA-P Documentation_P3.59

By customer request, various settings on the vehicle can be changed by means of encoding on certain series (e.g. E46, R53, RR1, , ). There are settings (Key) that are assigned to a certain spare key (maximum of four spare keys), e.g. heating / climate control / ventilation; other settings (Car) apply to the entire vehicle, e.g. anti-theft protection.
The Car & Key Memory settings can be selected following determination of the native action plan in the "Vehicle" menu under the "CKM" tab. The "CKM" tab is only displayed for vehicles with Car & Key Memory. All the CKM settings available for the connected vehicle are displayed.

NOTE:
Due to different legal stipulations, there may be national differences in possible CKM settings. The car and/or key memory can be set depending on the series and options. Factory settings may also vary from country to country.

NOTE:
When replacing control units, it may happen that individual data in the CKM settings are not automatically restored. Before exchanging a control unit, the CKM values of the vehicle must be printed out so that they can be restored after the control unit exchange.

BMW E70, E71, E72, E81, E82, E84, E87, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F-, G-, and I-series
MINI R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60, R61
Rolls-Royce RR4 and Series 2 (RR1, RR2 und RR3)
All functions of the Car & Key Memory are set directly in the vehicle in these series (see Operating Instructions under "Personal Profile": Individual settings for a maximum of three remote control units via the display in the instrument cluster or via the Central Information Display).

[Mizta Insane]

Thank you both for the replies, these is exactly what i'm looking for.

Cheers