Scanmatik 2 Pro (clone) + ISTA 4.53 on Windows 11
In most cases
Scanmatik 2 Pro will NOT work with ISTA, because ISTA is not a “universal” J2534 tool like many other diagnostic programs.
What ISTA normally supports
- ENET cable (Ethernet OBD) → for F/G-series (most 2011+ cars, especially G-series)
- K+DCAN USB cable → for E-series
- ICOM → official BMW interface (works best, also for programming)
Where Scanmatik usually fails
- Scanmatik typically works as J2534 PassThru. ISTA+ (Rheingold) generally doesn’t communicate via generic J2534 for diagnostics like that.
- ISTA expects ENET / ICOM / EDIABAS(STD:OBD). If your Scanmatik does not provide a “COM port / K-line / DCAN” mode that EDIABAS can use, ISTA won’t see it.
Windows 11
ISTA 4.53 can run on Win11 x64, but interface drivers for clones are often the problem (driver signing, unstable USB, etc.). Even if Scanmatik installs fine, ISTA still may not use it.
What I need to know to advise correctly
1) Which car are you trying to diagnose (model + year)? (Example: F30 2015 / G20 2020 / G05, etc.)
2) Does your Scanmatik show up as a
COM port in Device Manager, or only as a
J2534 device in its own software?
Practical recommendation
- If your car is F/G-series → buy an ENET cable. Cheapest + most reliable for ISTA diagnostics.
- If your car is E-series → get a proper K+DCAN cable.
- Avoid programming/coding with clone interfaces (risk of module brick).
Reply with your car details + what Device Manager shows for Scanmatik, and I’ll tell you the exact best interface for your case.
