using ISTA-D to check for errors, do you need the ICOM box?

[ZeroEmissionz]

I am new to the BMW world of cars and just downloaded the ISTA-D software from a member on this forum, I also purchased the yellow OBD2 cable that connects to laptops via ethernet port , my question is I'm only doing car scanning and error clearing (no programming) do I need that ICOM box if thats what its called? or am I able to just connect via ODB to Ethernet and scan car / clear errors ?

 

[Jeanclinton]

you can manage to set up ISTA-D on a K+DCAN/ENET cable, in your case ethernet cable.
try http://obd365.blogrip.com/2017/11/16/set-up-bmw-ista-on-icom-inpa-and-enet-cable/

 

[KolorMeCarbon]

I’ve just bought the whole kit with ICOM.
when it arrives, i’ll let you know what it can/cannot do.

 

[gt1]

You only need the Ethernet cable to view/ clear codes.

 

[bopjensen]

Hi
I just bought this cable.
Works very Well with Ista and the i3

https://www.ebay.de/itm/312006371095

Best regards Bo