Vehicle programming and encoding
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 14 other vehicles, including the 2011 BMW 328xi, 2011 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 323i, 2010 BMW 335xi, and 2010 BMW 335i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- In order to avoid incorrect programming procedures and error messages, it is essential when working with the Progman/ISTA/P programming system always to use the latest Progman version.
- Battery voltage must not drop below 13.0 V
during programming.
Connect battery charger prior to programming.
*Sourcing reference BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue
IMPORTANT:
E72 only:
Before programming the vehicle, it is essential to disconnect the high-voltage system from the power supply.
Before programming the vehicle, it is essential to disconnect the high-voltage system from the power supply.
Programming sequence via ISTA/P:
- Identify vehicle and read out control unit data
- Draw up and configure measures plan
- Prepare programming, export CBS/CKM data
- Carry out repair measures, replace control units if necessary
- Identify vehicle again after repair. Update measures plan
- Carry out programming
- Assess programming afterwards, import CBS/CKM data
- Programming successfully completed
Programming sequence via Progman:
Select menu item (1).
Select corresponding procedure from selection list.
For example:
- Preparation and subsequent evaluation of vehicle programming
- Start a Progman session
- Sequence of BMW/MINI vehicle programming and encoding
- BMW/MINI Car & Key Memory
- BMW/MINI initializations
- BMW/MINI service functions in Progman
- ...