BMW / MINI ISTA software

[den9112]

Hi , i am looking at purchasing Bmw ISTA Inpa Esys Diagnostic Coding Software & Cables for BMW Mini 1998-2024
The kit i have seen is on a well known auction site and having used VCDS in the past i eventually got to know how to use it to a certain level which came in handy for things like fuel pump priming ,coding injectors ,window modules ..I would like to think i could get to know how to use ISTA for service items etc...I take it ISTA is very similar to what VCDS would be ...With VCDS i had to purchase a genuine Gendan from rosstech which allowed 3 vins but the software was free to download ..At the price they are selling for it seems a good price to be able to do some coding .It looks like they send you software to download and set up as anyone used these and are they worth going for...Thanks

[chrisch77]

VCDS (or VAG-COM if you are old enough to remember!) is an aftermarket diagnostic product, aimed at the consumer with documentation and support. The knocked off BMW diagnostic software is not….. I’ll leave it at that.

Don’t underestimate the user NON friendliness of the software and the potential to brick your car if you don’t know what you are doing (including familiarity with German language!).

[driver67]

den9112 said:

Hi , i am looking at purchasing Bmw ISTA Inpa Esys Diagnostic Coding Software & Cables for BMW Mini 1998-2024
The kit i have seen is on a well known auction site and having used VCDS in the past i eventually got to know how to use it to a certain level which came in handy for things like fuel pump priming ,coding injectors ,window modules ..I would like to think i could get to know how to use ISTA for service items etc...I take it ISTA is very similar to what VCDS would be ...With VCDS i had to purchase a genuine Gendan from rosstech which allowed 3 vins but the software was free to download ..At the price they are selling for it seems a good price to be able to do some coding .It looks like they send you software to download and set up as anyone used these and are they worth going for...Thanks

Have a look at this recent thread.

I went for the package from Rusty. Flawless install using an older cable i had from Bm Technics when they were around.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Dannbodge]

I recently downloaded a copy of ISTA+. Was free and pretty simple to install and set-up.

Only had to but an ENET cable which was £6 off amazon.