What's a ISTA-P?
Can you tell me a little about it?

There are 2 versions of ISTA, the Diagnostic version (d) and programming (p). D lets you read codes as well as has full wiring diagrams and troubleshooting steps. P lets you access the programming (also a great way to screw your bike up if you don't know what you are doing). I am hoping to program the BMW LED's on my brothers R1200RS soon and I'll probably do a video on that as well.

I will have some videos showing how it works in a couple weeks. Been on my list, just haven't gotten to them yet. Hoping to knock out the series on the GS-911 this weekend (overview, hook-up, mac, pc, mobile).

Here are some pictures of what ISTA/D looks like.

 

Thanks Chrisnack. Can't wait to read more about it.

 

Me too. That would be awesome, Chrisnack.

 

@chrisnack where would a member go about getting ISTA software/hardware? Is it that well known auction site where you (ahem) might not be buying strictly legit stuff, or are there other places to acquire this as well?

 

Rheingold USA

Personally I’m not using hacked/torrent software on my expensive bikes.

I purchased everything.


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does any one know what cables are required for the newer bikes? it appears to be standard obd2 connector. so does that mean icom a module and a simple obd2 female-to-male cable? i am interested in trying this as i already have the software

 

Yeah 2018+ is OBD2, otherwise you need ICOM A and then a OBD2 to 10-pin adapter.

There are some non-certified cables that work but use at your own risk.

I have fully certified cables which cost me almost $400, but I have no desire to fry my $20k bike. The ICOM A is about $280.

I have experience with all the software and have some videos I just need to finish editing.


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Hi @chrisnack

When programming your RnineT, are you using a power supply, like the MST-80 or a battery charger like the OptiMATE 4 CAN-bus, in order to keep the voltage at 13V for programming? As per BMW manual attached.

 

I have a 14v power supply I attach to the battery to maintain voltage. It’s a digital power supply I got off amazon, works great.

Battery chargers are usually amps and not voltage so they aren’t as stable.

 

Thanks for getting back to me!

Is there a model / part number of the power supply you could recommend I look for on Amazon?

 

I have this one:
SMAKN® AC 110/220V DC 12V (10-14V... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017K1J9YY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share