Need Rheingold, ISTA, Coding rig setup expert in Metro Detroit. Willing to pay.

[jacqueusi]

Hello fellow BMW enthusiasts. Recently acquired a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si. She's in need of some TLC. I decided to dust off an old laptop, purchased a K+CAN Cable with switch, obtained both "Mike's Easy BMW Tools" and Rheingold's 4.15.16 package.

Day three of getting the software to work and am throwing my hands up as I'm not making progress. Hate to take the easy route and stop by the dealership/indy. I'd rather see the money go to a fellow enthusiast who can get my rig operational and fully funding, along with some mentoring.

Please PM if you know of someone that can help.

Thanks in advance.

[328 Power 04]

What kind of issues are you having?
The source of ISTA 4.15.16 is torrents or where?

I don't particularly like Mike's tools, but they're fine.

My pack here https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...xperimentation
has basic use instructions and troubleshooting for connection issues. Everything you'd need is in the first post.

[jacqueusi]

Thank you Abel,

ISTA 4.15.16 was from a torrent. Error, "Failed to start ISTA.Please make sure your ISTA configuration is valid.
In doubt reset any non standard ISTA configuration and reinstall ISTA."

Mikes Tools seemed more straightforward. It doesn't appear to be reading all of the modules. I'm having an issue with ABS and Brake Lights on along with odometer and speedometer not working. Thought it would be a straightforward Left Rear VSS replacement. i swapped the sensor and issue is still there. The code reader I purchase is not seeing the issue. From my German to English interpretations from Mike's tools, it's not seeing the error either.

I've uninstalled everything and will follow your steps. Fingers crossed the output can/will be in English.

Hope to report back in the next 48 hours.

[328 Power 04]

Usually when ISTA does that, it's likely the sqlitedb files were not extracted and entered in correctly. Sometimes it's the registry file not entered correctly.

My INPA is designed to be used on the older Z3, so it may need configurations for Z4 specifically.

[328 Power 04]

Which modules work, and which ones don't, in INPA specifically?
DME (I believe you're on MSV70), CAS, airbag, etc.

[jacqueusi]

Impeccable timing. I walked through the install, launched ISTA with much anticipation. No errors, but as you mentioned I did not see an E85 Z4 configuration.

Usually when ISTA does that, it's likely the sqlitedb files were not extracted and entered in correctly. Sometimes it's the registry file not entered correctly.

My INPA is designed to be used on the older Z3, so it may need configurations for Z4 specifically.

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I'm not trusting what my past scans are showing. I'll use your build first and if needed troubleshoot from there. By chance do you know which module would be associated with the speedometer and odometer; and ABS, and brake warning lights?

[328 Power 04]

I think you mean INPA?
(ISTA is what's being erroneously called Rheingold here)



To change the configuration, open C:\EC-APPS\INPA\CFGDAT\INPA.ini file


Change the F2 entry (or another one if you want) to this:

F2                    = E85
F2_Text               = E85/E86
F2_ARCHIV             = SGBD_E85

and save the .ini file.

Your INPA will now have E85 menu.

[jacqueusi]

Progress! I have a new baseline :-)

The challenges I had with the code scanner and prior INPA scans (correct, NOT ISTA) has reappeared. It seems the modules at fault can't be read, multiple "NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT"

I D E N T I F I C A T I O N R E A D
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Datum : 10.04.2024 20:44:20
Baureihe : E85


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Control unit : Dynamic stability control
ECU : D_ABSKWP
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
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Control unit : Gear box ecu
ECU : D_0032
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
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Control unit : Motor
ECU : D_MOTOR
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 7561684
Hardware number : 00
Software number : _?_
Supplier : Siemens
Supplier-No : 4
Coding index : 4
Diagnostic index : 256
Bus index : _?_
Date of manufacture Week/Year : _?_/2006
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Control unit : Electrical Power Steering
ECU : D_EPS
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6777246
Hardware number : 01
Software number : _?_
Supplier : ZF Steering systems
Supplier-No : 51
Coding index : 3
Diagnostic index : 1249
Bus index : _?_
Date of manufacture Week/Year : _?_/2006
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Central Info Display
ECU : D_CID
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6969297
Hardware number : 09
Software number : _?_
Supplier : VDO
Supplier-No : 10
Coding index : 0
Diagnostic index : 1648
Bus index : _?_
Date of manufacture Week/Year : _?_/2005
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Airbag ECU or Safety Info Module
ECU : D_SIM
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 9118749
Hardware number : 12
Software number : _?_
Supplier : Autoliv
Supplier-No : 58
Coding index : 8
Diagnostic index : 2848
Bus index : _?_
Date of manufacture Week/Year : _?_/2006
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Satellite B pillar left
ECU : D_SBSL2
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Satellite B pillar right
ECU : D_SBSR2
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Satellite front door vorne left
ECU : D_STVL2
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Satellite front door right
ECU : D_STVR2
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Convertible top module
ECU : D_009C
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6954776
Hardware number : 0
Software number : 24
Supplier : Helbako
Supplier-No : 7
Coding index : 4
Diagnostic index : 20
Bus index : 15
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 11/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Light check modul
ECU : D_00D0
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6965405
Hardware number : 0
Software number : 40
Supplier : Loewe => Lear
Supplier-No : 9
Coding index : 36
Diagnostic index : 30
Bus index : 14
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 12/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Active Light Control
ECU : D_0066
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Rain- light sensor
ECU : D_00E8
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6923954
Hardware number : 40
Software number : 32
Supplier : Kostal
Supplier-No : 2
Coding index : 2
Diagnostic index : 10
Bus index : 0
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 14/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Park Distance Control ACT
ECU : D_0060
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Electronic vehicle immobilization III
ECU : D_0044
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6988104
Hardware number : 5
Software number : 2
Supplier : Unknown manufacturer
Supplier-No : 0
Coding index : 81
Diagnostic index : 81
Bus index : 7
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 6/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Steering angle sensor
ECU : D_0057
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6760232
Hardware number : 4
Software number : 4
Supplier : Kostal
Supplier-No : 2
Coding index : 1
Diagnostic index : 30
Bus index : 60
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 9/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Central body electronics 1 or 3 Basic modul
ECU : D_ZKE_GM
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6988086
Hardware number : 22
Software number : 42
Supplier : Delphi PHI
Supplier-No : 27
Coding index : 5
Diagnostic index : 55
Bus index : 13
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 16/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Middle console center switch
ECU : D_SZM
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6948771
Hardware number : 1
Software number : 4
Supplier : Alps
Supplier-No : 22
Coding index : 20
Diagnostic index : 20
Bus index : 78
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 14/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Instrument cluster
ECU : D_0080
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 9117280
Hardware number : 7
Software number : 10
Supplier : Borg Instruments
Supplier-No : 53
Coding index : 8
Diagnostic index : 22
Bus index : 16
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 11/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Air conditioning panel
ECU : D_005B
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6973039
Hardware number : 41
Software number : 85
Supplier : Siemens VDO Automotive
Supplier-No : 56
Coding index : 3
Diagnostic index : 60
Bus index : 13
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 12/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : All radio type except MOST-vehicles
ECU : D_0068
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 9118823
Hardware number : 75
Software number : 73
Supplier : Philips
Supplier-No : 16
Coding index : 2
Diagnostic index : 48
Bus index : 13
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 13/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Digital Sound Processor
ECU : D_006A
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6974231
Hardware number : 4
Software number : 2
Supplier : Loewe => Lear
Supplier-No : 9
Coding index : 2
Diagnostic index : 6
Bus index : 13
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 12/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Telefon or Universel loading- and handsfree set
ECU : D_00C8
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 9120843
Hardware number : 50
Software number : 31
Supplier : Motorola
Supplier-No : 23
Coding index : 5
Diagnostic index : 21
Bus index : 12
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 3/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Bordmonitor
ECU : D_00F0
JobStatus : SYS-0012: IDENTIFICATION ERROR
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Videomodul
ECU : D_00ED
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6973091
Hardware number : 03
Software number : 14
Supplier : Loewe => Lear
Supplier-No : 9
Coding index : 02
Diagnostic index : 05
Bus index : 13
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 32/06
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Videomodul graphic-part
ECU : D_003B
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6983312
Hardware number : 10
Software number : 91
Supplier : Siemens VDO
Supplier-No : 13995
Coding index : 8
Diagnostic index : 6
Bus index : 14
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 13/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Japan Bit
ECU : D_0048
JobStatus : IFH-0009: NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLUNIT
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : navigation computer
ECU : D_007F
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 6983312
Hardware number : 10
Software number : 91
Supplier : Siemens VDO
Supplier-No : 13995
Coding index : 8
Diagnostic index : 6
Bus index : 14
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 13/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Navigationssystem Japan
ECU : D_00BB
JobStatus : SYS-0012: IDENTIFICATION ERROR
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Seat modul
ECU : D_0072
JobStatus : OKAY
BMW part number : 7036125
Hardware number : 8
Software number : 11
Supplier : Kostal
Supplier-No : 2
Coding index : 1
Diagnostic index : 1
Bus index : 1
Date of manufacture Week/Year : 10/6
-------------------------------------------------------------
Control unit : Seat memory
ECU : D_00DA
JobStatus : SYS-0012: IDENTIFICATION ERROR
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