Vehicle programming and encoding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, and 2009 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Connect battery charger prior to programming.
- 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.
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