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Setup EDIABAS

To set up **EDIABAS**EDIABAS with the **K+D CAN cable**cable for use with **ISTA (BMW ISTA-D/Rheingold)**, follow these steps:

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1. **Install EDIABAS**
EDIABAS

    - **EDIABAS**
  • EDIABAS is required to communicate with BMW vehicles through the K+D CAN cable. It's typically part of the BMW Standard Tools package.

Steps:

     **Steps**:
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  • Download and install **BMW Standard Tools**Tools (it usually includes EDIABAS, INPA, and NCS Expert).
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  • During installation, select **COM1**COM1 as the interface, even if you’ll be using USB, since EDIABAS works with the virtual COM port created by the K+D CAN cable.
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  • After installation, navigate to the EDIABAS folder (usually in `C:\EDIABAS`EDIABAS).

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2. **Configure EDIABAS for K+D CAN Cable**
Cable

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  • Open `EDIABAS.INI`INI (located in the `C:\EDIABAS\Bin`Bin folder) using Notepad or any text editor.

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Modify the following settings**settings:

    - **Interface**
  • Interface: Set this to `STD:OBD`OBD (for K+D CAN cables).
```
plaintext
[Ediabas]
  Interface = STD:OBD
```
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  • Port Settings**Settings: Make sure that the **Port**Port parameter corresponds to the COM port number assigned to your K+D CAN cable. You can check this in **Device Manager**Manager on Windows:
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    • Right-click the **Start Menu**Menu and select **Device Manager**Manager.
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    • Expand **Ports (COM & LPT)** and check the COM number next to the "USB Serial Port."
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    • Go back to the `EDIABAS.INI`INI file and update the `Port`Port parameter:
    ```
    plaintext
    Port = <COMX> (e.g., COM3)
    ```

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3. **Install and Configure BMW ISTA (ISTA-D/Rheingold)**

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  • Download and install **BMW ISTA-D**D (often called Rheingold) from a trusted source.
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  • During installation, the setup process may include instructions for setting up the **Rheingold**Rheingold and its components.

   **Setting up ISTA**ISTA:

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  • Launch ISTA, then go to **Settings**Settings and configure the "ICOM/VCI" settings.
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  • Select **Ediabas/OBD**OBD for the connection type.

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4. **Install K+D CAN USB Driver**
Driver

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  • If you haven’t already installed the **K+D CAN USB driver**driver, you’ll need to do this to use the cable. Drivers are often included in the software package or can be found online.

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5. **Enable Latency Timer Settings (for USB Serial Port)**

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  • This step helps reduce the communication delays between the PC and the vehicle.
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  • Open **Device Manager**Manager again and find the **USB Serial Port (COMX)**.
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  • Right-click on it, go to **Properties**Properties, and click on the **Port Settings**Settings tab.
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  • Click **Advanced**Advanced and set the **Latency Timer**Timer to `1 ms`ms.

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6. **Test the Setup**
Setup

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  • Plug the K+D CAN cable into the OBDII port of your BMW.
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  • Open **EDIABAS**EDIABAS and **BMW ISTA**ISTA and check the connection.
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  • If configured correctly, ISTA should recognize the vehicle and begin the diagnostic process.

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Additional Notes:
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**Compatibility**
  • Compatibility: Ensure that your version of ISTA supports EDIABAS.
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  • 32-bit Compatibility**Compatibility: BMW Standard Tools (including EDIABAS) works best on 32-bit versions of Windows, though it can run on 64-bit with proper configuration.
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  • Cable Switch**Switch: Some K+D CAN cables have a switch for high/low CAN communication. Make sure it's set to the correct mode for your vehicle (e.g., most E-series vehicles use low CAN).

This setup should allow you to use your K+D CAN cable with ISTA for diagnostics and coding.

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