HOW TO USE BMW RHEINGOLD ISTA WITH BMW ENT CABLE

1. Open used for connection network adapter properties, then “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” properties, then enter 169.254.1.1 for “IP address” and 255.255.0.0 for “Subnetmask”.

2. If VMware is installed, open Virtual Network Editor and disconnect from the host any adapters with Subnet Address 169.254.0.0.

3. Connect car with ENET cable to PC, turn ignition on.
4. Now run BMW diagnostic tool BMW Rheingold ISTA using shortcut in start menu and wait until it boots, then press settings button.

5. Select “VCI Config” tab and “HO-ICOM/ENET local and ISIS network”, then “OK”.

6. Go “Operations”, then “Read Out Vehicle Data” and “Complete Identification”.


7. Select your ENET connection from the list and press “Set up connection”button.


8. Alternatively you could select “HO-ICOM/ENET direct connection” in “VCI Config” tab and “ENET” mode with empty “IP-Address” field during connection setup.