OBDSTAR IScan BMW | Diagnostic Tool | Motorcycle

Diagnostic functions

The OBDSTAR IScan BMW offers full diagnostic functions for the electronic systems of BMW motorcycles. The following features are available for troubleshooting and analysis.

• Reading fault codes: Reading stored and active fault codes from all supported control modules.
• Clear fault codes: Removing fault codes after repairs have been performed.
• Live data: Real-time display of sensor values in text, waveform, or instrument diagram for analysis of sensor and component faults.
• Data recording and playback: Recording live data streams and playing them back later for detailed fault analysis.
• Actuator tests: Activating components and actuators to check operation.
• Automatic scanning: Automated scan of all control modules for a quick overview of system faults.
• Automatic VIN recognition: Automatic detection of the vehicle identification number for quick vehicle selection.
• Module coding: Coding control modules after replacement or adjustment.
• Module programming: Programming control modules with brand-specific software.
• ECU settings: Adjusting configuration values in the engine control module.
• Error guidance: Help information, technical bulletins, and diagnostic connector information to assist with repairs.

Service and maintenance functions

The OBDSTAR IScan BMW supports a wide range of service and maintenance functions for BMW motorcycles. The availability of functions may vary by model and year.

Engine and drivetrain

• Set break-in speed limiter: Configuring the speed limiter during the break-in period.
• Learn and adjust throttle valve sensor: Teaching and calibrating the throttle valve sensor after replacement or cleaning.
• Adjust Hall sensor: Adjusting the Hall sensor for correct signal processing.
• Learn throttle grip sensor and rotor position sensor: Teaching the throttle grip and rotor position sensors.
• Adjust neutral gear: Adjusting the neutral position setting of the transmission.
• Start automated shift assistant: Initializing the automated shift assistant.
• Write vehicle identification number to transmission module: Programming the VIN into the transmission module.

Brake and stability systems

• Bleed pressure modulator: Bleeding the pressure modulator in the brake system.
• Reset yaw sensor adaptation values: Resetting the learned values of the yaw sensor.
• Reset brake pad wear indicator: Resetting the wear indicator after replacing brake pads.
• Set ABS version coding: Configuring the version coding of the ABS module.
• Write vehicle identification number to ABS module: Programming the VIN into the ABS module.

Tires and suspension

• Learn tire pressure sensors (RDC): Teaching the tire pressure sensors to the system.
• Clear tire pressure sensor (RDC) data: Deleting stored data from the tire pressure sensors.
• Calibrate tire adaptation data: Calibrating the adaptation data for tires.
• Calibrate electronic suspension (ESA): Calibration of the electronic suspension system.
• Calibrate ride height sensors (ESA/DDC): Calibrating the ride height sensors for ESA and DDC.
• Calibrate strut electronic suspension (ESA): Calibration of the strut in the ESA system.
• Calibrate overall hydraulics: Calibrating the entire hydraulic circuit.
• Raise and lower chassis and suspension: Controlling chassis and suspension adjustment.
• Control hydraulic suspension pump: Activating the hydraulic suspension pump.
• Correct chassis hydraulics fill level: Adjusting the fill level of the chassis hydraulics.

Body and comfort systems

• Calibrate headlamp: Calibration of the headlamp alignment.
• Calibrate windscreen: Calibrating the electrically adjustable windscreen.
• Calibrate onboard sockets: Calibration of the onboard sockets.
• Calibrate film-type sensor: Calibrating the film-type sensor.
• Calibrate radar sensors: Calibration of radar sensors for driver assistance systems.
• Activate radar sensors: Activating the radar sensors after installation.
• Activate field mode radar sensors: Activating field mode for radar sensors.
• Calibrate GMSF control unit output pin 5: Calibrating the output on pin 5 of the GMSF control unit.

Electrical and safety systems

• Deactivate/activate ignition key: Turning ignition keys on and off in the system.
• Register remote control: Registering a remote control in the vehicle system.
• Synchronize infrared remote control: Synchronizing the infrared remote control.
• Set language for intelligent emergency call: Configuring the language for the intelligent emergency call system.
• Update intelligent emergency call: Updating the intelligent emergency call system.
• Update telematics services: Updating the telematics services.
• Link TFT display serial number: Link the serial number of the TFT display to the system.
• Write vehicle identification number in instrument cluster: Program the VIN in the instrument cluster.
• Adjust mileage: Adjust the mileage in the instrument cluster.

High-voltage and electric drive

• Determine high-voltage battery capacity: Establish the current capacity of the high-voltage battery.
• Start high-voltage system and battery: Initialize the high-voltage system and battery.
• Write high-voltage battery ID: Program the identification code in the high-voltage battery.
• Recalibrate state of charge (SOC): Recalibrate the state of charge calculation.
• Activate DC/DC converter: Activate the DC/DC converter in the high-voltage system.
• Reset remaining driving range of the drive battery: Reset the calculation of the remaining driving range.

Service interval and maintenance

• Set service interval indicator date: Configure the service date in the indicator.
• Set service interval indicator remaining distance: Set the remaining distance until the next service.
• Set service data: Configure service-related data.

Other service and maintenance functions

• Enable/disable transport mode: Activate or deactivate transport mode.
• Activate/deactivate presentation mode: Turn presentation mode on and off.
• Set field mode: Configure the field mode for diagnostic purposes.
• Start audio mode: Initialize the audio mode.
• Restore factory audio mode settings: Reset the audio mode to factory settings.
• Perform equipment-dependent adjustments: Implement adjustments based on vehicle equipment.

Special features and capabilities

The OBDSTAR IScan BMW offers, in addition to standard diagnostics, some special features that enhance ease of use and efficiency.

• One-click software update: Updating device software via WiFi with a single action.
• Remote assistance: Remote support by OBDSTAR technicians via WiFi connection.
• Error guidance and technical bulletins: Access to error guidance, help information, and technical bulletins to support diagnosis and repair.
• Diagnostic connector information: Display of location and pinout of diagnostic connectors per vehicle model.
• Multiple live data display modes: Data presentation as text, waveform chart, or instrument chart.

Supported vehicle brands

The device is specifically developed for diagnosis of motorcycles from a single vehicle brand.

• European: BMW

Optional additions and expansions

Additional hardware accessories are available for the OBDSTAR IScan BMW for specific diagnostic connections.

Hardware modules and accessories

• M002A grounding cable: Cable for grounding the device during diagnostic work.
• M003A multifunction jumper cable: Jumper cable for various diagnostic connections.

License information

The OBDSTAR IScan BMW comes with a software license that provides access to diagnostic functions and software updates for BMW motorcycles. The license is linked to the device’s serial number.

• License period: Valid for 1 year from device activation.
• Software updates: During the license period, updates are provided with new model coverage, additional features, and bug fixes for BMW motorcycles, available via WiFi with one click.
• Extended features: An active license is required for access to online updates, remote assistance by OBDSTAR technicians, and the most current diagnostic software.
• After license expiration: The device will continue to operate with the last installed software version, but new updates and expanded model coverage require license renewal.

Package Contents

• 1x OBDSTAR IScan BMW Diagnostic Tool
• 1x 12V/2A charger
• 1x M001 main cable
• 1x M040 BMW diagnostic adapter

Technical specifications