WTB Inpa?

[3LiterStraightSix]

I was going to test out that cheap b800 for my airbag light, but decided Inpa was the better buy here. Now I'm contemplating where to purchase it. I'm a little iffy of the ebay sellers.... Is there a reputable seller somewhere?

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[John in VA]

Talk to kretzu - he's on the F30 forum, but knows his stuff! E-series and Fxx/Ixx/Gxx-series use different cables and software. Good luck!
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1312102

[DeathTrap]

Bimmergeeks cable can be used for EXX and future platforms

[3LiterStraightSix]

Talk to kretzu - he's on the F30 forum, but knows his stuff! E-series and Fxx/Ixx/Gxx-series use different cables and software. Good luck!
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1312102Cool thanks!

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[az3579]

Just know that BMW doesn't sell this software to anyone, that I know of. Don't pay for software; it's available online for free.

All you'd need to buy is a compatible cable.

[3LiterStraightSix]

Just know that BMW doesn't sell this software to anyone, that I know of. Don't pay for software; it's available online for free.

All you'd need to buy is a compatible cable.Where does one find the download? I've been scouring e46fanatics and the like but there is so much contradiction I want to cry

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[nextelbuddy]

Where does one find the download? I've been scouring e46fanatics and the like but there is so much contradiction I want to cry

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have you looked at this thread at the top of this forum?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?12656-Coding-Thread


i am using the Mikes easy tools that contains INPA 5.06 and it works fine.

if all you are trying to do is reset an airbag light then i would suggest PA Soft/BMW Scanner with its own proprietary cable. theres a guy that sells it in the for sale forum here on this site. PASoft has a much more user friendly interface and can also do things like scan all your individual modules, let you clear codes and code them if they allow it.


INPA is more developer type software and outputs a lot of diagnostic messages and logs in German. you will be googling and youtubing much more with INPA

[3LiterStraightSix]

have you looked at this thread at the top of this forum?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?12656-Coding-Thread


i am using the Mikes easy tools that contains INPA 5.06 and it works fine.

if all you are trying to do is reset an airbag light then i would suggest PA Soft/BMW Scanner with its own proprietary cable. theres a guy that sells it in the for sale forum here on this site. PASoft has a much more user friendly interface and can also do things like scan all your individual modules, let you clear codes and code them if they allow it.


INPA is more developer type software and outputs a lot of diagnostic messages and logs in German. you will be googling and youtubing much more with INPAThanks. I figured I'd get more bang for the buck with Inpa since I'd like to do other coding as well as clear the airbag light. I'm pretty tech savvy, so I don't mind learning!

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[nextelbuddy]

Thanks. I figured I'd get more bang for the buck with Inpa since I'd like to do other coding as well as clear the airbag light. I'm pretty tech savvy, so I don't mind learning!

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INPA doesnt do coding though.. its just diagnostic functions and error message and SOME commands for certain modules like ABS, SRS, SMG PUMP system...


but there is no coding of modules. that is NCS EXPERT and that does the coding and again is free as well with the mikes easy tools package.

PASoft does a lot of the same coding that NCS can do on many modules but with a nice user interface. PASoft can code SOME options but usually most of the more common options. NCS Expert can code ALL options in a module but needs more time to understand the process of reading modules, editing *.trc files and then saving them as *.MAN files and WRITING them back to the module.

[3LiterStraightSix]

INPA doesnt do coding though.. its just diagnostic functions and error message and SOME commands for certain modules like ABS, SRS, SMG PUMP system...


but there is no coding of modules. that is NCS EXPERT and that does the coding and again is free as well with the mikes easy tools package.

PASoft does a lot of the same coding that NCS can do on many modules but with a nice user interface. PASoft can code SOME options but usually most of the more common options. NCS Expert can code ALL options in a module but needs more time to understand the process of reading modules, editing *.trc files and then saving them as *.MAN files and WRITING them back to the module.Ohh good info! So what cable will i need for PaSoft? Will the inpa K+CAN work?

http://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/bmw-inpa-k-can.html

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[nextelbuddy]

Ohh good info! So what cable will i need for PaSoft? Will the inpa K+CAN work?

http://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/bmw-inpa-k-can.html

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no, PASoft uses its own proprietary cable. the software itself can be found online for free but the cable is usually around $40.

[3LiterStraightSix]

no, PASoft uses its own proprietary cable. the software itself can be found online for free but the cable is usually around $40.Okay, great. Thanks for all the help. To confirm, PASoft WILL diagnose and clear airbag codes? That's my primary need right now.

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[nextelbuddy]

Okay, great. Thanks for all the help. To confirm, PASoft WILL diagnose and clear airbag codes? That's my primary need right now.

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Definitely. It can also tell you in layman's terms what's wrong which door has a fault which seed has the fault and let you just clear all the codes out and see if they come back.

[3LiterStraightSix]

Definitely. It can also tell you in layman's terms what's wrong which door has a fault which seed has the fault and let you just clear all the codes out and see if they come back.Sweet. Take a look at this, this should do the trick right? I see the disclaimer that it only works on xp, but there are just some modifications to do in the software correct?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LEEZNKS/ref=dp_prsubs_1



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[az3579]

PA Soft absolutely does not 'require' XP. I've used it on every Windows version since then (except for Vista, 'cuz ain't nobody got time fo' dat); 7, 8/8.1, and Windows 10 all work fine with it.

PM Tony - he can sell you one, and I believe can help you get it set up as well. Does anyone remember his username? I can't seem to get the right letters to pop up. lol

[John in VA]

PM Tony - he can sell you one, and I believe can help you get it set up as well. Does anyone remember his username? I can't seem to get the right letters to pop up.
Tony post - http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14456-FS-PASOFT-BMW-SCANNER-1-4

[Sockethead]

tnhl1989

[Tnhl1989]

I had already sent him a pm. Not sure if he actually got it. Thanks guys!

[3LiterStraightSix]

I had already sent him a pm. Not sure if he actually got it. Thanks guys!Ooo now that i looked I see it thanks! I didnt receive any notification... [emoji22]

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