Very helpful and thorough video. I have saved the video to my X5 repair library. I have 2020 X5 xdrive at 30K miles and plan to keep it for some time. Please keep sharing tips on yours 😊
Thank you for your comment! I like hearing that my videos are helpful, it definitely motivates me to make more 🤙🤙🙏🙏 And I do recommend doing the fluid ASAP, even at 30k miles. I heard bmw used the wrong fluid for the 19' and 20s'. Mite as well get ahead of it 🙏
Getting ready to do compression test, for Mom's 2008 N52 E60 528i. Needed ISTA for valvtronic adjustment to close valves.... Ordered K+dcam cord with usb other end... Payed $20.20 for ISTA.... Hope only battery charger on post is all else needed for proper ...
Hope you found my video useful, unfortunately I never had an opportunity to use ISTA with my e92 when doing major maintenance, but it is definitely nice for my g05 X5
I would recommend a voltage stabilizer and not a battery charger. Voltage stabilizers can feed over 20 amps at 14 volts, whereas battery chargers provide a lot less amps.
@@rcruzthomas thanks for the advice, I tried looking for a voltage stabilizer, would you happen to have a link to one that you have? Or one that you would recommend that's not too expensive? Or are they all just expensive
I just bought the software and followed these steps, but ran into an issue! I go to open the software and it says “failed to start ISTA. Please make sure your ISTA configuration is valid. In doubt, reset any non standard ISTA configuration and reinstall ISTA” should I just try to reinstall or how would I correct this?
@@stevengasper7354 another viewer had commented with a similar issue, I believe he just reinstalled it and everything worked perfectly 🤙, let me know if that fixes it
@@jku392adventuresso when I go to test the compatibility, it’s not the entire file itself that pops up as an option, but instead says “bmw coding tool” which I selected and now it’s reinstalling. Could that be causing the issue?
After purchasing and installing the program according to the instructions, I receive the following message when starting the program The database installed is not complete. A repair installation must be carried out. ISTA cannot be used without complete databases. The application will therefore be terminated Can you tell me how to set it up correctly? Thanks
I'm not 100% sure what the issue is, I would reach out to the company providing the program and see if they have any insight. Did you install exactly how i did? I know there some portion that some computers will block and you need to allow it to be downloaded. Maybe that's your issue.
Yes, I installed it according to the instructions, the computer has enough power, nothing was blocked, the installation went well. The company has not yet responded to the email, I wrote to them 2 times. If I figure out the problem, I'll let you know.
@@andreiyuzlenko2046 okay I hope you have a swift answer from them. And yes definitely let us know what the fix is. Just in case anyone else has the same problem 🔥💯
Reinstalled the program, it works! During installation, I did not turn off the German language, did not make any changes. I did everything by default. Thanks for the tip, I've been looking for a long time where to download a relatively recent version of the program👍🏼
Once I pressed install it basically told be to do something with the ”global file” so I extracted that manually and then the program began extracting it too I think? Dont know if I did anything wrong
I don't think it's overblown. I think people worry too much when the fix is decently easy. It will be over blown if they don't do the maintenance and end up having to replace it
Not overblown. I have exact same car, I recently hit 60k miles and it started shuttering when backing up, turning left or right, with harder gear changes.
@@emg2181 yea im a believer now i just had my TC serviced and it feels much smoother cornering at low speeds thought maybe it could have been the tires. Get your TC serviced guys!
all of the video is fine, but missing the most critical part: setting the COM port in the PC (the ISTA part is easy). The ethernet has to connect to COM1 and my laptop did not automatically "see" the ethernet connection - which under the IPV4 properties MUST BE SET to 169.254.1.1 and subnet mask of 255.255.0.0; so I have tried to create a "soft" COM1 part, but I still cannot complete identification on the Operations tab w/o getting the check cable or PAD error message. Ideas? Thanks!
Im sorry! I'm new to ista so it's all a learning process, but I am only using the enet cord so I did not have to do any of that extra stuff. It just connects automatically through obd to USB c. Wish I could help more but if you find the answer please reply so others can learn 🙏🙏🤙🤙
@@rcruzthomas In this very last release before BMW put in encrypted keys that no one but an authorized dealer had access to; they changed the software to the point where it would NOT work with all the flavors of Windows 10 - which is all that I could put on my Panasonic Toughbook C54 - which has only USB 2.0 or ethernet. Yes, I finally got it working but only with trial and error. At BMW dealerships/authorized, they have to but special dedicated BMW equipment to hook up to the BMW LAN/WAN. OTOH, some clever companies have hacked these machines and come out with there own $3K to $5K equipment - but I'm not convinced those are worth it for we private citizens. BMW has so many weird quirks anyway. For example, my front strut started to leak air AND THAT CAUSED the vehicle lock sensors to go crazy! Who knew? The same with the grill vent actuation motors. Yes, you can sometimes buy the actuators, but they will always fail. Why? Because BMW calibrates them ONLY within the grill assembly (I have two active air grills in the front) and the opening torque is a fraction of a Newton. The ISTA software cannot calibrate them. There is no hardware or tool to do it either. One has to spend $300 to $700 for each COMPLETE grill assembly rather than the $50 for just an actuator. But BMW will, as usual, tell you nothing but happy to sell the parts and blame the failure on YOU.
Thanks for all the great info.
Absolutely, hope it helps! 🤙🙏
Very useful with many thanks.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful! 🙏🤙
thx for your vidéo, I'm a French guy and I can take care my g05 m50D, can you add with ista the service date in the car ?
Your welcome! 🤙 And are you wondering if you can reset the service date with ista?
Like the oil change date and stuff?
Very helpful and thorough video. I have saved the video to my X5 repair library. I have 2020 X5 xdrive at 30K miles and plan to keep it for some time. Please keep sharing tips on yours 😊
Thank you for your comment! I like hearing that my videos are helpful, it definitely motivates me to make more 🤙🤙🙏🙏
And I do recommend doing the fluid ASAP, even at 30k miles. I heard bmw used the wrong fluid for the 19' and 20s'. Mite as well get ahead of it 🙏
Getting ready to do compression test, for Mom's 2008 N52 E60 528i. Needed ISTA for valvtronic adjustment to close valves.... Ordered K+dcam cord with usb other end... Payed $20.20 for ISTA.... Hope only battery charger on post is all else needed for proper ...
Hope you found my video useful, unfortunately I never had an opportunity to use ISTA with my e92 when doing major maintenance, but it is definitely nice for my g05 X5
I would recommend a voltage stabilizer and not a battery charger. Voltage stabilizers can feed over 20 amps at 14 volts, whereas battery chargers provide a lot less amps.
@@rcruzthomas thanks for the advice, I tried looking for a voltage stabilizer, would you happen to have a link to one that you have? Or one that you would recommend that's not too expensive? Or are they all just expensive
Hi I bought the software from your link and I didn’t get the link to download so what shall I do
@@zakriausman4627 how long have you waited for the email?
Which interface do I select for e60 thank you if you could help thanks
The e60 is an E chassis so you need to download the other program for the E chassis
I just bought the software and followed these steps, but ran into an issue! I go to open the software and it says “failed to start ISTA. Please make sure your ISTA configuration is valid. In doubt, reset any non standard ISTA configuration and reinstall ISTA” should I just try to reinstall or how would I correct this?
@@stevengasper7354 another viewer had commented with a similar issue, I believe he just reinstalled it and everything worked perfectly 🤙, let me know if that fixes it
@@jku392adventuresso when I go to test the compatibility, it’s not the entire file itself that pops up as an option, but instead says “bmw coding tool” which I selected and now it’s reinstalling. Could that be causing the issue?
did you need a license key from bimerdiagnostic?
@@bmwn5238 They email you all the information for downloading after purchasing 🙏🤙
@@jku392adventures yeah i got it last nigh i am trying to figure out why the program and softh ware up date for modules are not available in ista +
After purchasing and installing the program according to the instructions, I receive the following message when starting the program
The database installed is not complete. A repair installation must be carried out.
ISTA cannot be used without complete databases. The application will therefore be terminated
Can you tell me how to set it up correctly? Thanks
I'm not 100% sure what the issue is, I would reach out to the company providing the program and see if they have any insight. Did you install exactly how i did? I know there some portion that some computers will block and you need to allow it to be downloaded. Maybe that's your issue.
Yes, I installed it according to the instructions, the computer has enough power, nothing was blocked, the installation went well. The company has not yet responded to the email, I wrote to them 2 times. If I figure out the problem, I'll let you know.
@@andreiyuzlenko2046 okay I hope you have a swift answer from them. And yes definitely let us know what the fix is. Just in case anyone else has the same problem 🔥💯
Reinstalled the program, it works! During installation, I did not turn off the German language, did not make any changes. I did everything by default. Thanks for the tip, I've been looking for a long time where to download a relatively recent version of the program👍🏼
Once I pressed install it basically told be to do something with the ”global file” so I extracted that manually and then the program began extracting it too I think? Dont know if I did anything wrong
How did it turn out ?
really think this transfer case issue is being over blown. but useful i plan on doing this soon.
I don't think it's overblown. I think people worry too much when the fix is decently easy. It will be over blown if they don't do the maintenance and end up having to replace it
But thank you! Glad you found the video helpful 🙏🙏🤙🤙 any questions you can reach out 🙏
Not overblown. I have exact same car, I recently hit 60k miles and it started shuttering when backing up, turning left or right, with harder gear changes.
@@emg2181 yea im a believer now i just had my TC serviced and it feels much smoother cornering at low speeds thought maybe it could have been the tires. Get your TC serviced guys!
@JWick813 hahaha glad to hear it's better! if you can, share my videos to anyone who needs to do this service. Thank you! 🤙🙏
all of the video is fine, but missing the most critical part: setting the COM port in the PC (the ISTA part is easy). The ethernet has to connect to COM1 and my laptop did not automatically "see" the ethernet connection - which under the IPV4 properties MUST BE SET to 169.254.1.1 and subnet mask of 255.255.0.0; so I have tried to create a "soft" COM1 part, but I still cannot complete identification on the Operations tab w/o getting the check cable or PAD error message. Ideas? Thanks!
Im sorry! I'm new to ista so it's all a learning process, but I am only using the enet cord so I did not have to do any of that extra stuff. It just connects automatically through obd to USB c. Wish I could help more but if you find the answer please reply so others can learn 🙏🙏🤙🤙
Mine was plug and play with the wired ENET cable and the USB-C adaptor. connected to a Windows 11 PC.
@@rcruzthomas yeah it's definitely easier than I thought it would be 🤙
@@rcruzthomas In this very last release before BMW put in encrypted keys that no one but an authorized dealer had access to; they changed the software to the point where it would NOT work with all the flavors of Windows 10 - which is all that I could put on my Panasonic Toughbook C54 - which has only USB 2.0 or ethernet. Yes, I finally got it working but only with trial and error. At BMW dealerships/authorized, they have to but special dedicated BMW equipment to hook up to the BMW LAN/WAN. OTOH, some clever companies have hacked these machines and come out with there own $3K to $5K equipment - but I'm not convinced those are worth it for we private citizens. BMW has so many weird quirks anyway. For example, my front strut started to leak air AND THAT CAUSED the vehicle lock sensors to go crazy! Who knew? The same with the grill vent actuation motors. Yes, you can sometimes buy the actuators, but they will always fail. Why? Because BMW calibrates them ONLY within the grill assembly (I have two active air grills in the front) and the opening torque is a fraction of a Newton. The ISTA software cannot calibrate them. There is no hardware or tool to do it either. One has to spend $300 to $700 for each COMPLETE grill assembly rather than the $50 for just an actuator. But BMW will, as usual, tell you nothing but happy to sell the parts and blame the failure on YOU.