![]() ISTA/P is the new programming tool designed to replace PROGMAN. Now to add to this already confused state comes ISTA/P. That really is defined by the Target Data Status (TDS) which nails down the vehicle series, month/year and level of the actual installed software on a BMW. Even now many dealers and owners are confused by the use of PROGMAN and / or CIP references but neither really tells you what software you have. The PROGMAN, formerly known as CIP (Programming, Coding and Individualization), updates are distributed to dealers in DVD form for major changes and those major changes can have several minor updates distributed via BMW’ online system. It requires special BMW supplied connectors and connectivity to perform this function although standard ports (OBD II) are allowed but not the most efficient. It will update the ENTIRE vehicle (over 25 different defined sub-systems in each BMW) not just one area such as DME/ECU. PROGMAN is a BMW software based system designed to reside on a specific set of hardware configuration (SSS or SSSr2) that will allow software updates to up to five cars at a time. Requires specialized cable for either OBDI or OBDII cars. BMW PROGMAN version 32 program disks 1 & 2 used for adjusting your BMW Factory ECU without the dealer from a laptop.
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