Outils de diagnostic de voitures

VXDIAG A3 and BMW ICOM A2, which better for BMW repairing work?

ICOM A2 seems more populous coz it has been accepted in the market for a long time, while the new VXDIAG A3 BMW is cost-effective & functional and should be a good option to have a try for those new investors looking for BMW ICOM A2.

What is VXDIAG A3?

Allscanner VXDIAG A3 = 409

BMW ICOM A2 (475) + Vxdiag vcx nano 5054 odis 3.0.3 wifi (59.99) + Vxdiag vcx nano Jaguar Land Rover JLR SDD v145 (€95) = 629.99

So, SAVED 220.99 with a VXDIAG A3 diagnostic tool!

VXDIAG A3 BMW and BMW ICOM A2, any difference?

VXDIAG A3 BMW and ICOM A2 share the same software for BMW diagnostics, coding and programming; so, VXDIAG A3 BMW works as well as . But they’re kind of different in details.

1- manufacturer & hardware design

VXDIAG A3 and ICOM A2 is designed and produced by different manufacturers.

VXDIAG A3, look at this


ICOM A2, look at this


2- original or clone

VXDIAG A3 is original, made by Allscanner.

ICOM A2+B+C is the copy version; differs from various China factories.

3- stability: THE MOST IMPOTRANT!!!! 

Allscanner VXDIAG A3 runs much more stable than icom a2 in diagnostics and programming.

4- BMW motorcycles solution

Icom a2 with Icom D adapter 100% work great for BMW moto diagnostics and programming, but this function is not confirmed by Allscanner. Maybe need luck with vxdiag a3.

So, it not advised as an investment of bmw moto repair.

(UPDATE: Vxdiag A3 with ICOM D is confirmed to work OK on bmw moto)

5- software version

Vxdiag a3: ISTA-D v40.01.21  ISTA-P v3.59.4.004

Icom a2: ISTA-D: 3.51.31 ISTA-P:

The newest icom software version:

ISTA-D 4.04.12 ISTA-P

Note: vxdiag a3 not only can work with bmw icom software but ODIS software, JLR SDD.

That is, it’s used as a full diagnostic & programming tool for BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini , LAND ROVER &JAGUAR.

All BMW software is verified working no issues:

BMW ISTA-D (Diagnostic);
BMW ISTA-P (Programming)
E-SYS (Engineer Software for F series, available for programming, coding, Customization, realize hidden functions, advanced features);


Functions Confirmed via the VXDIAG A3:















15 L7 around Sound Pro

Personalized Customization

  1. Set Seat Belt Alarm time (second/sec)
  2. Disable passenger Seat Belt Alarm
  3. Disable driver Seat Belt Alarm
  5. Set the central lock automatically unlock when ignition off
  6. Set Fuel Economy Mode as default mode after ignition on
  7. Enable roll up window when open car door
  9. Set Highlight auxiliary and intersection traffic light “Automatic”
  11. Set fog light turn on while headlight is on
  12. Enable to Lock/Unlock sound and adjust the volume
  14. Set windshield wiper Back in place when ignition off
  17. Enable CIC menu display CI version
  18. Three Bluetooth phone rings available

A/C (Automatic Air Conditioning)


  1. Set air conditioning memory the same as that when ignition off last time.
  2. Display engine output power and torque on navigation screen
  3. Cancel home screen boot delay confirm message
  4. Cancel rear view camera statement when reversing
  5. Display available gas station on navigation
  6. Display speed limit info (Need hardware support)
  7. Display engine torque menu
  8. Auto headlight
  9. TPMS
  10. Display tire pressure and temperature (Need hardware support)
  11. Adjust mile to kilometer
  12. GPS time synchronization
  13. Dashboard stimulate instant fuel consumption: change from 20 to 30
  14. Enable dashboard light on always
  19. DS Mode display current shift from S1 to S7

42 PDC reversing radar is changed vertically and horizontally