December 07, 2017

ICOM Next + BMW E series CIC = Not A Good Idea

It’s in the release notes forISTA-P 3.59.2thatICOM Nextand E series CIC is not a good idea. It does not saywhyunfortunately.

Here you go.


Release Notes ISTA/P P3.59.2

5.1.5. Programming the CICR head unit takes a long time

Faultdescription: Theprogramming of vehicles with CICR using ICOM Next takes a long time.

Model series affected:E60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E71, E72, E81, E82, E84, E87, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92,

E93

Measure / Workaround:Please use anICOM A1orICOM A2.

Fault correctedby: Faultelimination is expected with ICOM Next firmware 03-14-09.



How to update BMW E series CIC with ICOM A2:

Car: E87 2006

Tool: BMW ICOM A2

Program: WinKFP


Disclaimer: You are on your own risk.

PRE STEPS: In the E87 DATEN folder, make sure to swap out the file CI63F1 from the E87 Folder. Then Load assembly line data into WINKFP (at first WINKFP should besetupforSTD:OBDconnection so you can do this part without having to connect to the car or ICOM).

Following steps:

0 – Move Car Key to position 1

1 – ConnectICOM A2to any available MOST (fiber optic) Connector. Connect the USB cable between it and the ICOM module.

2 – Connect OBD connector to ICOM Module.

3 – Connect ICOM to Laptop via Ethernet cable.

4 –Start upItool Radar and Reserve the ICOM slot. (You’ll need to search for ITool Radar).

5 – I usually use the EasyConnect after ITOOL to select the MOST bus ASYNC setting and LOCK Icom.

6 –Start upWINKFP and select comfort mode

7 – Select Update ZUSB

8 – From the list, select CI62F1 first and click OK.

9 – Enter VIN

10 – ClickDONE.

11 – In Next window, Click PROG-ZUSB.

12 – Blue bar will start – This step will take about 35-40 minutes. CIC screen will turn black andcicfan will be blowing at full speed.

13 -Select Update ZUSB again

14 – From the list, select CI63F1 and click OK.

15- Enter VIN

16 – ClickDONE.

17 – In Next window, Click PROG-ZUSB.

18 – This step takes about 7-10 minutes.

19 – Lastly Select Update ZUSB again

20 – From the list, select CIA0F1 and click OK.

21 – Enter VIN

22 – ClickDONE.

23 – In Next window, Click PROG-ZUSB.

24 – Screen might come up with BMW symbol and bootloader mode.

25 – This step takes about 45 minutes.

Once these steps are complete, CIC will boot up again and you’re done!

Source:

http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2017/12/07/icom-next-bmw-e-series-cic-not-a-good-idea/

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