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(Encode/program control unit(s))

Precondition 

The control unit was replaced./Programming based on instructions from ISTA diagnosis./Programming due to Technical Campaign.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
With the introduction of ISTA 4, the programming functionality was integrated into ISTA.
  • The following series can be treated with ISTA/P: Exx series and RR1, RR2, RR3 
  • The following series can be treated with ISTA 4: Fxx, Gxx, Ixx series and following 

To avoid errors during programming/coding, the current ISTA/P or ISTA 4 version must be used.
For programming, the programming data must also be installed for ISTA 4.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Battery voltage must not drop below 13.0 V during programming. Only use battery chargers recommended by BMW for low-voltage vehicle electrical systems.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
No high-voltage switch off is required  in electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles for programming/coding.
The high-voltage system is switched off automatically by the programming system.


Precondition 

The control unit was replaced./Programming based on instructions from ISTA diagnosis./Programming due to Technical Campaign.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
With the introduction of ISTA 4, the programming functionality was integrated into ISTA.
  • The following series can be treated with ISTA/P: Exx series and RR1, RR2, RR3 
  • The following series can be treated with ISTA 4: Fxx, Gxx, Ixx series and following 

To avoid errors during programming/coding, the current ISTA/P or ISTA 4 version must be used.
For programming, the programming data must also be installed for ISTA 4.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Battery voltage must not drop below 13.0 V during programming. Only use battery chargers recommended by BMW for low-voltage vehicle electrical systems.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
No high-voltage switch off is required  in electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles for programming/coding.
The high-voltage system is switched off automatically by the programming system.