Going From Diagnosis To Progman On GT1

1992 BMW 850i AutomaticSECTION Going From Diagnosis To Progman On GT1

If using a GT1 it is possible to switch from a diagnostic function to Progman to check the status of an active session.

From the diagnostic screen:

Select "Change"

Select "Coding/Program"

Fig 1: Selecting Change And Coding/Program Button
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Select the SSS on which the session is to be checked

Fig 2: Selecting SSS
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The GT1 will switch to the Progman session.

Select the session to be checked.

Example:Β 

The E64 SPT 2 session is highlighted in orange, which indicates that a user input is required.

Select "E64 SPT 2"

Fig 3: Selecting E64 SPT 2
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The status information for the selected session states that it is "Waiting for user action"

Select "Continue" to view/access the session

Fig 4: Selecting Continue Button
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Select "Start" to initiate/carryout the measures plan

Or

Select "Cancel" to end the process and return to the previous module selection screen of CIP.

Or

Select "Minimize" to return to the home screen of Progman.

Fig 5: Selecting Start Button
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