Which is the best tool to read MSD85 series ISN? Is a ECU Programmer a must-have tool? Here we will show you 4 tools to read MSD85 ISN.
1.Autel
Trying to read ISN for this MSD85.1 DME however the only option Autel IM608 with GBOX has is the MSD85 that shares the same connection layout.
It keeps on failing on security access
Boot mode has worked in instances where bench mode has failed
2.CG FC200
CG FC200 is a great tool for R/W Bosch module.
It supports R/W EEPROM/FLASH, read ISN, modify VIN, and checksum.
It supports MSD series below:
| VehicleModel_cn | ECU | OBD | Bench | Boot | Functions |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD80 TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD81 TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD85 TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD85.4 TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD87 MASTER TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD87 SLAVE TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
| BMW | CONTINENTAL/SIEMENS MSD87 TC1796 | no | yes | yes | Backup/Restore Data, Read/Write ISN |
3.FoxFlash
FoxFlash is a professional ECU programmer.
It supports MSD80, MSD81, MSD85, and MSD87.
MSD85 Pinout:
PINOUT 1
PINOUT 2
It supports MSD series below:
| Brand | Model | ECU | ECU Type | OBD | Bench | Open_Mode |
| BMW | 5 Series (E60) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series (E60) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series (E60) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | Siemens | MSD80 | BOOT | |||
| BMW | Siemens | MSD81 | BOOT | |||
| BMW | Siemens | MSD85 | BOOT | |||
| BMW | Siemens | MSD87 | BOOT | |||
| BMW | 5 Series (E61) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series (E61) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series (E61) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series GT | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series GT | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 5 Series GT | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 1 Series (E88) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 1 Series (E88) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 1 Series (E88) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 7 Series (E65) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 7 Series (E65) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 7 Series (E65) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 7 Series (E66) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 7 Series (E66) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 7 Series (E66) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 3 Series (E92) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 3 Series (E92) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 3 Series (E92) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 3 Series (E93) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 3 Series (E93) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | 3 Series (E93) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | X5 (E70) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | X5 (E70) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | X5 (E70) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | X6 (E71) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | X6 (E71) | Siemens | MSD81 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | X6 (E71) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | Z4 (E89) | Siemens | MSD80 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | Z4 (E89) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT | |
| BMW | Z4 (E89) | Siemens | MSD85 | OBD | BOOT |
4.AutoHex
AutoHex Tuner is designed for ECU programming, ISN reading, and key programming on BMW.
It support MSD80, MSD81, MSD81.2, MSD85, MSD85.4, and MSD87.
All car below has MSD85.4 module.
| Brand | Model | Version |
| BMW | 5-Series | 550i 6MT |
| BMW | 5-Series | 550i 8AT |
| BMW | 5-Series | 550i xDrive 8AT |
| BMW | 5-Series GT | 550i 8AT |
| BMW | 5-Series GT | 550i xDrive 8AT |
| BMW | 6-Series | 650i 6MT |
| BMW | 6-Series | 650i 8AT |
| BMW | 6-Series | 650i xDrive 8AT |
| BMW | 7-Series | 750i 6AT |
| BMW | 7-Series | 750i xDrive 6AT |
| BMW | 7-Series | 750Li 6AT |
| BMW | 7-Series | 750Li xDrive 6AT |
Done! Professional ECU programmer can easily address MSD85 module.
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