BMW ISTA P import an enabling code (FSC)

It’s a customer solution of how to import an an enabling FSC code, using ISTA/P bmw programming software.

Prerequisites

– ZIP archive file with:

• release code (FSC) file (.xml)

e.g., FZ38042_00020001.xml

• certificate file (.der)

e.g., FZ38042_00020001.der

– Media to copy the files on

• USB stick (recommended)
• CD-ROM media and CD/DVD burner
• Floppy disc

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Important Notes

1.This import function neither writes the code to the vehicle nor activates the associated function in the vehicle.

The activation will be requested during the measures plan realization.

2.When using a USB stick ensure, that it’s formatted as a removable disc (usually default format). Otherwise the stick will not be recognized by ISTA/P.

3.The FSC file (.xml) AND the certificate file (.der) need to be extracted on the media.

Do not copy the ZIP archive file on the media.

Here are the details of importing an enabling FCS code…

Steps 1 -Select Data management on the ISTA/P start screen

Step 2

1) Select Import activation code.

2) Click on Import.

Step 3 Insert the media (e.g., USB stick) in the ISSS and click on OK

Step 4

1) Select the VIN.

2) Check that the Certificate is present. If the Certificate column reads not fitted, the .der file is missing on the media and activation is not possible!

3) Click on Start Import.

Enabling codes imported!

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