Here is something about the newest BMW software ISTA+ v4.01.22 Voltage Control, just pictures. Simulates voltage of connected interface (all interfaces).

only recommend for diagnostics.

Note:

It is version specific, in standalone version for ISTA 4.01.22 from:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2016/09/28/free-download-rheingold-ista/

This is to satisfy the voltage requirements in ISTA when programming over ENET interfacewhich does not report voltage. Also it will not be a permanent mod. Closing down the tool will revert ISTA back to real time voltage monitoring (on the fly).

If just car idling causes overvoltage, you really need to check the voltage using multimeter ASAP. If its really that high, fix the alternator or its regulator. If not, then you may have faulty ICOM, but overvoltage is really bad for the car.

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It’s an instruction on how to setup BMW ENET cablesoftware E-SYS on Windows XP & Mac OS X.

Requirement:

• Laptop running Windows XP or higher (Mac OS X is capable, only if running a windows VM)
• 2GB RAM
• 3GB Free Hard Drive Space
• WiFi Connection at the location of the car to be coded
• Ethernet port (to connect the ENET Cable)

It is VERY important that you setup/install the software in the following order.

1. Extract theESYSRAR file, and begin the ESYS Software Setup (click through, accept all agreements, use

default locations for all software file locations when prompted during setup)

2. Use WinRAR to decompress PSDzDATA files to the location: C:\data\psdzdata\

The sub-folders should be moved directly to C:\data\psdzdata\ as indicated in the picture below:

3. From the ESYS RAR file, run the ESYS Launcher Setup (Requires MS .NET Framework 4.0)
4. This is the Token Generator, as well as the program you should use to run ESYS (do not use the icon that the ESYS installer provides to launch the program, instead use the icon that the launcher provides.
5. After installation, the Token Generation process will occur. Please see below and pick the correct file location, and select your own personal 4-8 alphanumeric PIN code.

1. ESYS Launcher will set the default memory settings, activate the free token for use with ESYS, as well as validate that all CAFD files are signed by the developer to protect you from malicious CAFDs floating around the internet! The Launcher will also provide descriptive text injection "on-the-fly” to allow you to use the newest PSDzDATA with ESYS softwarefor FDL coding!
2. Since people have tried to exploit the generous free tool created by Token Master, he has implemented a 48 hour delay before the software can be used. It also will only function for 1 specific model, chosen by chassis code, so be sure to set it correctly. Please see screenshots below:

AFTER 48 hours after installation, when you open the launcher, you will see this message:

BE SURE TO RUN ESYS from the ESYS LAUNCHER SHORTCUT … DO NOT USE THE SHORTCUT THAT WAS CREATED BY THE ESYS INSTALLER!!!

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Ford/Mazda VCM IDS 3 OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner new arrivel at obdexpress.co.uk ,with IDS Ford Version: V102.01A,IDS Mazda Version:V100.00.VCM IDS2 can support Ford/Mazda to 2016 year cars.

VCM/IDS supports 29 language:

1. Spanish

2. Slovenia

3. English

4. Greece

5. German

6. Danmark

7. Czechic

8. Chinese(Taiwan)

9. Chinese(China)

10. AmerEnglish

11. Vietnam

12. Turkey

13. Thailand

14. Swedish

15. Russian

16. Portuguese

17. Portuguese（Brazil）

18. Poland

19. Norwegian

20. Holand

21. Korea

22. Japanese

23. Italy

24. Indian

25. Hungary

26. French

27.French（Canada）

28. Finland

29. Spanish（Mexico）

Item Pictures:

source:http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vcm-ids3-diagnostic-scanner-tool-ford-mazda.html

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Arrival of goods (AOG) at obdexpress.co.uk. The hot VXDIAG VCX NANO scanners have arrived again. Enjoy!

Highlights of VXDIAG VCX NANO products:

- Better price

- Software activated, tested without issues, safe to use

- Hardware of high quality

VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford / Mazda with IDS v100

Run as the Ford VCM2, same function but lower price

WIFI version -€99

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-ford-mazda-2-in-1-ids.html

Non-wifi version -€90

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/wifi-version-vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-ford-mazda-ids.html

Note:VCM2vs VXDIAG VCX NANO

clone vcm 2 & original vxdiag come with thesame softwarebut fromdifferent factories--> different brands&firmware&driver--> different price:vxdiag usually cheaper)

VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota with Techstream TIS V10.30.029

Support diagnostic tests, programming, custom functions, key programming, etc.for Toyota or Lexus before 2015.

Wifi version -€80.90

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/wifi-vxdiag-vcx-nano-toyota-tis-techstream-sae-j2534.html

Wireless version -€71.80

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/original-vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-toyota.html

Note:Toyota mini vci cablevs VXDIAG NANO scanner

Both come with the same software but themini vci cable CANNOT support key programming and online ECU programming.

VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM/OPEL with GDS22014.10 & TECH2WIN 33.002

Diagnosis as the better replacement of GM MDI, with a lower price

Wifi version -€117

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-gm-opel-gds2-diagnostic-tool-wifi.html

Wired version -€108

http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-gm-opel-gds2-diagnostic-tool.html

Note:GM MDIvs vxdiag nano gm/opel

VXDIAG VCX NANO GM DON’T support offline programmingcompared with GM MDI.

Connector

Back interface: marked with "VXDIAG”

Latest user feedback:

-- VXDIAG NANO for Ford

Nano is very good forFord/Mazda IDS(VMware). Only problems with VCMII /nano is get working activated software (freezed time)
If you afraid bad VCMII clone (many is really bad) i recommend any passthru device like nano.

pass thru you will be able clearly use online in paid ford service..

-- VXDIAG VCX NANO for GM

The first vehicle I hooked up was a 2004 chevy cavalier running tech2win. The car was recognized by the software and I was able to read codes, live data, activate special functions. First good impression.
Then I decided to push a little more and I tried reprogramming a 2006 chevy trailblazer using tis2000. All went well.
Then I went back to the 2004 chevy cavalier and also tried to replace and reprogram the PCM with tis2000. First attempt failed, so did the 2nd attempt, the 3rd and even more

Since then, I played a bit with tech2win software (since I don't have many 2013+ GM car on hand to try GDS2) and I must admit 80% of what I tried worked. This leave me a 20% of fail attempt. If you use the tool to play with your personal car that may be fine but working professionally on client cars, I can't deal with a 80% working tool.

CONCLUSION :
If you want to play around with your personal car--> definitely YES!
If you need it professionally--> NO!

http://www.journalhome.com/foxwellshop/1807417/vxdiag-vcx-nano-ford-mazda-gm-toyota-arrive-at-obd2expresscouk.html

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• ICOM A for OBD communication
• ICOM B, in combination with the ICOM A, for MOST communication
• ICOM C, in combination with the ICOM A, for 20 PIN diagnostic connector.

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I used this VMWare Workstation 12 on a Mac to successfully flash the PPK on a 2012 335xi e90 today. it shouldn't be too hard to make it work with fusion I don't think. ISTA/P 3.56.1.002 is working awesome! In a uncompressed VM size with ISTA/P is 280GB.
Note: have to run it in bootcamp until we can find a workaround for mac users

Very important reference!!

http://obd2-diag.blogspot.com/2016/09/bmw-inpa-vmware-solution-on-windows-710.html

Here are some tips and ideas after i used this... Wish this helps.

Diagnostic tools can be used:
K+DCANand ENET cables are supported for everything but MOST ring modules. For those, you will still need an ICOMemulator.

memory setting:

I would recommend anyone with less than 16gb of total host memory drop the VM memory down to 4gb or less.

connecting in either NAT or Bridge mode:

for use of an ICOM orENET cable, you will need to use bridge mode. For general E9x and other K+DCAN vehicles, your network settings will not affect your ability to connect to the vehicle.

VMWare:

I chose VMWare because I feel like it's the most stable and offers the most features. I may look into building a version with Virtualbox but at least for now, I'm going to stick with VMWare. I do however, want to get a mac to test with so that I can make sure I can get it working in Fusion as well as on PC. I think building an underlying linux host is a good idea, however, the idea behind this VM was simplicity and I feel like building it in this manner would be counter intuitive to that end goal.

Ublock instead of ABP:

I could install ublock origin instead of Ad Block Plus in Chrome to save some resources as well as speed it up a bit.

PDF Printer/CuteWriter:

Might be nice to have a PDF printer, like CutePDF pre-installed for "printing" from the various diagnostic tools.

Datens on the desktop:
I included these raw daten files in rar format for a reason. While they all are already loaded in NCSExpert, INPA, and the like. WinKFP deals best with one model series daten at a time. If you need to use WinKFP to program a module, extract that rar file and use the BMW coding tool to load it into WinKFP. There is a PDF in the help files folder on the desktop that illustrates how to use the coding tool to load the files into WinKFP. If you don't plan on ever using WinKFP or programming some of these chassis codes you can go ahead and delete those or all of the datens.

Note:

All above is the customer solution. Try on your own risk.

Safe solution & easiest way is to avoid all installation problems, you can spend some dollars to buy BMW Rheingold software that has been installed on hard disk:

V2016.7 ISTA-D 3.55.31ISTA-P 3.59.0.600 Windows 7 HDD

http://obd2expresscouk.blogspot.com/2016/09/istap-356-vmware-fusion-solution-on-mac.html

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http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2016/09/12/yamaha-bikes-immobilizer-emulator/

This is a DIY user manual of immobilizer emulatorforYamaha bikes, including models supported, installation instruction and wiring diagram.

immobilizer emulator for Yamaha bikes:

Yamahabikes available:2006-2009yearsYamahabikesandscootersmotorECUimmobilizerfunction.WorkswithYFZR1,R6,X-MAX,T-MAX,V-MAXandothers

How to installYamahaimmobilizer emulator:

1. Remove glue hermetic from the immobilizer case.
   2. Take out a PCB from immobilizer and desolder from it wires.
   3. Connect the emulator according to drawing more low.
   4. Insert the emulator into the immobilizer case.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference:Yamahabikeimmobilizer emulator connection diagram:

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

black wire — emmu PIN1

black second wire — emmu PIN1

yellow / blue wire — emmu PIN2

red / green wire — emmu PIN3

red / white wire — emmu PIN4

green wire — emmu PIN5

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I am told that thisBMW B800 airbag reset toolcan work on most of BMW cars between 1994 and 2003. I used it to work for 2001 BMW 735i and 2002 BMW 530i successfully.I bought thisBMW B800 scanneronline from China guy one year ago forUSD$19. I used it to do 2001 BMW 330i, but I failed. I tried to use it to read the SRS fault codes for 2003 BMW 325i. It performed well. And I also used it to reset the SRS Light 2002 BMW 745Li. In following days, I will continue to use it. The parcel includes 1pc x B800 Interface, 1pc x BMW 20Pin connector and 1pc x User manual. By the way, I want to share you my joke about the obd2 tool. As soon as I received my parcel, I opened it and tested my B800 at once. That was why I had some troubles. When I finished operation, the indicator light of airbag was on all the time. Oh, my god! Was it broken? I called the seller. She told me that my operation was incorrect. I should read the user manual in the package. I followed what she said and succeed. So, for new users, read the manual first before using.

It was because I wanted to reset 1998 328I airbag warning light then and I thought it a good choice since we have two old Bimmers and this tool was cheap. It worked, this tool successfully done in 2 minutes. Recently my 2000 BMW E39 523I got the same problem. So I used BMW B800again and the airbag light off sobmw on.

Now I will show you how I used this BMW B800 to reset airbag light：

First, I connected this tool with car and pressed the "Enter” button and it showed me "03”.

Next, I pressed "Stroll” button then "Enter” button. The airbag light started blink then it was off.

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I am told that thisBMW B800 airbag reset toolcan work on most of BMW cars between 1994 and 2003. I used it to work for 2001 BMW 735i and 2002 BMW 530i successfully.I bought thisBMW B800 scanneronline from China guy one year ago forUSD$19. I used it to do 2001 BMW 330i, but I failed. I tried to use it to read the SRS fault codes for 2003 BMW 325i. It performed well. And I also used it to reset the SRS Light 2002 BMW 745Li. In following days, I will continue to use it. The parcel includes 1pc x B800 Interface, 1pc x BMW 20Pin connector and 1pc x User manual. By the way, I want to share you my joke about the obd2 tool. As soon as I received my parcel, I opened it and tested my B800 at once. That was why I had some troubles. When I finished operation, the indicator light of airbag was on all the time. Oh, my god! Was it broken? I called the seller. She told me that my operation was incorrect. I should read the user manual in the package. I followed what she said and succeed. So, for new users, read the manual first before using.

It was because I wanted to reset 1998 328I airbag warning light then and I thought it a good choice since we have two old Bimmers and this tool was cheap. It worked, this tool successfully done in 2 minutes. Recently my 2000 BMW E39 523I got the same problem. So I used BMW B800again and the airbag light off sobmw on.

Now I will show you how I used this BMW B800 to reset airbag light：

First, I connected this tool with car and pressed the "Enter” button and it showed me "03”.

Next, I pressed "Stroll” button then "Enter” button. The airbag light started blink then it was off.

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http://obd2all.blogspot.com/2016/09/real-review-on-diagnostics-coding-using.html

I'm usingVAG PRO cable(VCP+K) for one year now. What I can tell about it?

1. OCF isVERYuseful, the DPF reg. always works, sometimes it lose connection or cannot finish procedure but you can always press cancel, clear DTC and reg. is done. All in all, most of OCF functions works, sometimes not but you will see on your own.
   2.mk60ec1 recoding- used 3 times, always worked, worth to buy.
   3.Flasher- yup, it's good, pretty fast (always use battery charger)
   4.DTC and autoscan- VCDS is 10x better for that.
   5.Cableis little bit stiff, be careful with it (I broke my cable once, but they repaired interface for free), also you must plug in special USB key so be careful with it too.
   6.Updates- at least one in month, done by special program "Aktywator", easy to use. Filemanagment- new feature also makes things simple with ZDC files.
   7.ZDC files- files made by VCP staff, used for repairing for example MMI faults. Never used by me, but my friend enjoyed it.
   8. If you are usingVCDSyou will notice that it looksfamiliar,but it's very specific program which you will get used to it.
   9. If you haveantivirus program turn it offwhen using VCP, it may make some trouble. But don't worry it's safe.
2. My opinion: good thing in good price. It can do some things that VCDS can't, OCF will make your life much easier, it takes time to understand how this software works, it still need some fixes, it sometimes gives you headache but it's definitely worth to buy as second software for VAG after VCDS.

othervag pro 5.5.1 reviews:

** Audi A4 8E B6 owner says:

This model has a can-bus (TP1.6), but it is not connected to the diagnostic socket. The car is fully diagnosed on the K-line (VCP required interface + K). Used protocols KWP2000 and KWP1281 it.

** Audi A4 8E, B7 owner says:
This model has a CAN BUS TP2.0, but the diagnostic socket is only connected to the so-called CAN-Antrieb, i.e. Engine, transmission, airbags, ABS, Quattro drive.
In addition, a standard K-line. In other words, VCP fully supports the diagnosis B7 models, but only in the CAN-Antrieb. Other controllers are available through the K-Line and KWP2000 KWP1281 protocols.

** Mike talks about differences between VAG PRO (VCP) and VCDS:
I have both, and can say with absolute certainty that VCP does NOT replace VCDS in any way.
VAG Commander is a tool used to retrieve and modify information from the program area of the ECU.
VCDS will give full access to all control modules in the car for diagnostic purposes. It will not allow you to modify the program memory of any ECU. Having said that, VCDS does allow you to "code" a module - selecting different factory installed options. All diagnostic procedures performed by the factory tool at the dealer can be performed using the VCDS tool. In fact, the tool design is made to conform with the same terminology used on the factory tool so that factory repair information can be used with the VCDS tool.
s on your PC. VCDS only supports the functions built into the modules that were intended by the designers for diagnosing problems and effecting repair of those problems.

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