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ar model and year: 2006 Corvette M6
Symptom description:
The new column lock replacement parts have been installed in my 2005 M6 and now I need to instruct the BCM to ignore any odd codes from the column lock as a part of the fix outlined in the TSB.
Tool to use:
GM Tech2
TIS2000

Guidance:
Will need to pick up a Ac Delco subscription for $40 to start with so you can get access to the new firmware file.

Next, if you don’t have a rs-232 port on your laptop, will need to buy the needed USB cable so you can connect the GM Scanner tech II to your laptop on a USB port.


Now the easy part, Put the tech II into pass through mode, connect it to the car with car in run mode motor off, and bring up TDS on your machine to use SPS.
Now using TDS SPS, run through it until you get to the modules mode, and and select Body control module.

In the firmware selection screen utility to disable the steering control lock in calibration, and flash that it.

This will cover you to see what to select the firmware file to flash in.

FYI, it’s a new file and one that will not be in TIS2000 unless you have an active account that can connect to GM to pull the needed updated firmware file that was just released this year. Most don’t, so TDS for $40 for two years it the cheaper option.

A frustration to be solved:

Got the usb to rs232 cable and the $40 subscription but cannot for the life of me get the laptop to connect to the Tech2 and the car. I am getting messages from the website to restart my programming interface and when I log in and try to add the VIN, the website takes me to a bunch of warning messages and unread alerts. Once I get SPS up and try to run the process after selecting the Tech2 pass through mode and checking the connection, I just get error messages. I have gone the rough the connection and login process several times and followed the connection instructions on SPS exactly. I don’t know if I need to enter the VIN someplace but can’t seem to do that. The Tech2 connects to the car fine so it has to be the web, laptop, tech2 connections that is not happening..

Solution:

When you start SPS the first time, you have to set it up correctly. There are a few programs that you needed to download and install, as well as allowing a few sites to get through, then final Java updates that are needed.

After this and you have sps start up, when you get the first pop in SPS , did you install the Tech II J2534 driver or not?



Lastly, with Tech II connected to the machine, go in device manager and make sure that the tech II is showing up in the list as well.

Also to point out, not sure where you bought your Tech II kit from, but should have come with a candi module from the start that should be in play.

Here share with you some useful tips and knowledge when talking about BMW Coding and BMW Programming by ISTA Rheingold!

Check below Q&A: (Questions raised by a beginner and answered by a professional)

Q: Is it safe to update software with ISTA on all BMW’s that come through my shop ? What problems can I run into? (assuming I have a good power supply for car and laptop)
A: Depends on many factors, but as long as you use a good BMW ICOM and a good power supply, you should be OK.
Q: Can updates on comfort mode, brick an ECU (or more)?
A: As long as you stick to the proposed measures plan in Comfort Mode and your setup (laptop, software etc.) is solid, there shouldn’t be any opportunity to brick an ECU.
Q: If updates are safe, on what series can I do them ? BMW F, G for sure..can I do E ?
A: F, G and I series and for Motorrad models with vehicle electrical system 2020 (BN2020). E Series programming is not supported in ISTA+, use ISTA/P or WinKFP for individual modules. BMW ENET Cable you may also need.
Q: Updates for Navi maps, can I do them in ISTA also ? Again, is it safe ? Do you recommend E-Sys more for this job ?
A: I have not attempted this with ISTA+, but would assume process is similar to ISTA/P. I’d stick with ESYS strictly for ease of use.
Q: I have an BMW ICOM A2+B+C with ISTA all OK. And I understand that E-Sys is more complex than ISTA, regarding coding and programming for F-Series, as NCSExpert and WINkfp are for E-Series. You can do coding in ISTA also right ? for all series ? Or ISTA does less ?
A: You need to differentiate between coding and “encoding”. ISTA+ will do “encoding” depending on the programming required. That is not the same as coding (features). I don’t think I’d say ESYS is more complicated than ISTA+, each are different in the way they approach coding/programming.
Hope this blog helps you!
BMW Coding and Programming related tools all here:
BMW ICOM Next

BMW ICOM A2 WIFI

BMW ENET Coding Cable

BMW INPA K+DCAN with FT232RQ Chip and Switch

Problem:

I had error when programming BMW F32 in ISTA-P 4.19.13 Expert Mode. Vehicle programming with ISTA/P is no longer approved for the connected vehicle. Vehicle management is now only possible with ISTA 4.



*Before version ISTA 4 it was called ISTA/D (aka Rheingold).
It would cover diagnosis on all cars.
Beginning from version 4 its called ISTA+.

Solution:

The error indicates that BMW F, I, G series programming is not available in ISTA-P (since version 4.19.xx), but in ISTA+ instead.

From version 4, besides diagnosis it also covers programming of F series.
and ISTA/P is left for programming of E series only (therefore ISTA/P can not program F series anymore).

Here’re tips to set up programming in ISTA+ ( Rheingold or ISTA-D).

Run ISTA+ software, identify vehicle

Then choose Service Plan



Choose Programming Plan



(CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE)

Then Execute measures plan



Follow ISTA prompts to carry out programming.



How to install BMW ISTA+ for Diagnostic & Programming

XTOOL X100 PAD 2 Pro full version adds VW 4th & 5th IMMO. This post comes with the guide to use it to add new key to VW CC 2014 by PIN code.

Preparation:

Xtool X-100 PAD2 Pro full Configuration (€813.64 free shipping from UK)


This is comfort control module EEPROM chip of VW CC 2014

Reading EEPROM chip


Prepare two keys: Original one+ blank one

Test two key first

The original key can remote and start the car


The blank key cannot work

Main 4 steps to program key:

Step 1: Get pin code

Step 2: Generate 48 dealer key

Step 3: Match new key

Step 4: Program remote

In detail…

Step 1: Get pin code

Connect X100 PAD2 PRO with KC100 to the vehicle

Insert the original key into ignition

Press X100 PAD2 on the device


Select Immobilization-> VW-> 4th& 5th Immobilizer system、

Turn on ignition switch

Select 4th immobilizer system-> VW Passat/CC (Recommend) -> Get PIN/CS

Follow the prompt to select EEPROM data

Codes will be extracted from EEPROM chip dump file

Step 2: Generate 48 dealer key

Select Generate 48 dealers key to activate KC100 adapter


Then input CS code


Put the blank key to coil


Generate 48 dealer key successfully


Step 3: Match new key

Select Match the key

Enter Pin code and learning key number


Enter the learning mode after confirm immo, use each matched key to turn on ignition switch

Match new key succeed


The original key and new key both can start the car, but the new key cannot remote

Step 4: Program remote

Select Program remote



Turn on ignition switch

Select 46 Central comfort module (CANBUS) -> Erase remote



Erase remote success



Then select Program remote

Press any key of the remote to add once program completed


Finally, the new key is working.

FREE Activation for JPRO Professional Diagnostic Toolbox


FEATURE LIST
JPRO Professional Diagnostic Software, includes all features provided by the following modules:
-JPRO Heavy-Duty Module
-JPRO Heavy-Duty Command Module – Cummins
-JPRO Heavy-Duty Command Module – Detroit
-JPRO Heavy-Duty Command Module – International
-JPRO Heavy-Duty Command Module – Mack and Volvo
-JPRO Heavy-Duty Command Module – Paccar
-JPRO Medium-Duty Command Module – Ford
-JPRO Medium-Duty Command Module – GM
-JPRO Medium-Duty Command Module – Isuzu
-JPRO Medium-Duty Command Module – Sprinter

Here the STEPS:
1. Install JPRO 2017 v1, download here: JproSetup2017v1
2. Run “HWID3p”, Save to File/ Notepad, then send to my email here: Contact Us
I’ll help to create “regkey.dat” file, to activate your JPRO 2017 v1, download here: HWID3p.rar
3. Open “Windows Firewall with Advanced Security”, please “Block the connection” on both Inbound Rules and Outbound Rules:
-AmpliAuthentication.exe
-Fleets.exe
Find the files on C:\Program Files (or Program Files x86)\Noregon\JPRO Diagnostics\


4. Copy all files on “copy to JPRO” folder to C:\Program Files (or Program Files x86)\Noregon\JPRO Diagnostics\ download here: copy to JPRO.rar
-J2017_1.exe
-il.dll
-20171.xex.config
-20171.xex
-regkey.dat (License File)

5. Run “J2017_1.exe” as Administrator, click on “Unexpired” box, then click “Activate” until Activation process is DONE.

In this instruction i will show you guide on how to use AVDI programmer to renew Mercedes Benz FBS4 VGSNAG2 TCU.

Procedures:

Start with opening AVDI Mercedes software and make sure you have connected and powered-up the TCU.


Then select “CARS”,the software will fail to detect the vehicle when working on bench.


We do not know the VIN,so we enter XXX205 and X to the end of the VIN field and press “Enter” on the keyboard to search.”205″ is for the C-Class model.


You also can directly select the Electronic Control Unit

Select “ECU Selection”,then enter the type in “VGSNAG2” and hit “Enter”

The click “SCAN ALL” button to continue

This is the VGS3_0403 Variant of the TCU,then enter the TCU with clicking on it.


Now you can click “FBS4 Manager” button at left options

Now you can proceed with the renew process,click “Reset/Re-new” button

How-to-Renew-Benz-FBS4-VGSNAG2-TCU-by-AVDI-Programmer-8

Please wait for proceed…

Note:Do not switch off power supply or stop the process!This can damage electronic control unit

Now it prompt you “FBS4 reset finished successfully!”

Now you back to FBS4 manager to check the TCU status.

Check FBS Status Pers is “No”,it mean it is not personalized and virgin.