Between INPA and ISTA/D (Rheingold), which one is better and which one should be used for bmw E/F series diagnosis/coding/programming? Here are professional tips by experienced users.
INPA and ISTA/D (Rheingold), which one better?
ISTA/D (aka Rheingold) is the current dealership diagnostic software for all Exx and Fxx cars. ISTA/D is the replacement for older dealership DIS diagnostic software. Likewise, ISTA/P is the replacement for older delaership SSS Progman programming software. I
Firstly hello!
As the title suggests I'm new to BMW so please bare with me as I may be asking a lot of newb questions, all comments and help is much appreciated!
So I've just purchased myself a lovely Estoril blue Clubsport 330Ci. I'm keen to get a few things sorted so would love some input!
If you've any ideas on how to sort these issues, please do come forward;
- Drivers door makes more of a clunk than passenger
- Left hand wing mirror doesn't fold up
- 3 LED's o
I have taken pictures following the aftermath of the accident. From the feedback provided by my local repairer and bmw specialist they've told me that I will require the following parts to be replaced:
1) Bonnet
2) Drivers headlight
3) Front Panel
4) Windscreen washer bottle
5) Front bumper
6 Drivers side wing
Thankfully there was no structural damage to the car which means that it is a bolt on repair. The car is drivable and the performance of the car has
I took ownership of my first BMW 2 months ago - it's a e46 318ci Msport in sapphire black met (lower engine size for instance purposes & age 😩😂) - I was offered it at good price and couldn't say no.
bought of a chap who owned the car for the best part of 4 years and maintained the car with no expenses spared (main factor as to why I bought it) - had 107,000 miles when I purchased it & now just hit 109,000. Come with all previous mots and service history mainly from BMW themselves
So went to Paris end of last week and before I went I managed to get my wheels changed.
I went for Riva DTMS 8j fronts 8.5j rears paid £420 supplied and fitted & balanced with my tyres swapped over.
I replaced all the wheel bolts too with brad new ones, and also put new centre caps on. Today I just added brand new Msport badges on them too
for some reason I can't get my links from photo bucket to upload images when I paste the links it won't show photo
Hi all
Recently bought myself a 320d Msport Coupe in Silver
96,000 miles
cars in good knick paid £4,200 for it.
Not taken to many pictures as yet but I will do once I get in full flow with this blog. I had a very good comprehensive build on my last car which was a 2004 Ep3 Civic Type R that was 253bhp and I spent a lot on that car but got £4,750 and I was happy to be honest with the price.
here it is sadly missed but fancied diesel and always loved
Hello guys. New here . looking forward to picking up some tips and tricks from the more experienced owners out there. Im now a month into owning e46 330cd convertible 2005.
Hi guys
I was wondering if anyone came across this issue.
I have recently changed the SMG fluid and for whatever reason there appears to be a leakage. The fluid level is stable so the leakage is very small but there is a leakage.
I've been to BMW and they told me it is an internal leakage and they can't do anything to fix it so they recommended buying a new gearbox 🙂.
Could it be a gasket that needs replacing or a seal or the clutch actuator?
Any adv
Hi guys just joined this forum and thought I would introduce my self.names Chris live in the East Riding area.mig welder by trade I own two bmw e46's
325 Msport coupe and a 320d touring both a 2002 year
got some issues with my 320d if anyone knows a lot on these
engines some info would be much appreciated?
if anyone needs welding services give us a shout and I'll see if I can assist.
Working solution to INPA EDIABAS INITIALIZATION ERROR.
Error message 1:
ApiCheckJobStatus: Error #95
SYS-0005: OBJECT FILE NOT FOUND
API job error or no such result !
Ediabas error #95 means that some INPA script (.IPO file) is requesting a result from some .prg file that does not exist. This is most probably caused by a missing .prg file.
Error message 2:
2.5 IFH-0018: Inizialisation Error
INPA doesn’t work but Toolset
So, it's been back what, a week or so? Alarm problem was solved by unplugging the bonnet sensor, and removed as it was falling apart. Happy days... For a week!
Rewind back to 11th June, my sis took the motor up to Newcastle, the ASC light made an appearance so I got a call, ok'd her to carry on driving there and back. When she got back I checked the tyres and there was 1x mismatch on the rear and also the tread depths were different.
I drove it around on the 15th before I took it in f
I have successfully done CIC retrofit on E89. (similar operation applies to all BMW E-series).
You need:
cable (i used 2016 version with a switch)
working NCS EXPERT software
valid daten files for your car
Model:
BMW E89
(this method applies to all BMW E series)
BMW CIC retrofit coding procedure:
connect the BMW K+Dcan cable to the car
read VO
program CAS and FRM/ NFRM for CIC ret
... was another big bill!
So the motor went in to Motor Tech in Seven Kings. Hadn't used or heard of them before however the mechanic I usually use and my usual tyre shop recommended them. So the car was booked in for a crank pulley.
The day came to drop the car off, so I dropped it and asked the guys to give me a shout once work on the car was completed. Once I got home I got a call from the garage, stating the waterpump needed doing as well as the tensioner, as well as other
So further to this thread:
...I took the car to an old friends garage and this is what he found...
...So, pile on yet anther bill .
£480 quote for Pulley renewal, thermostats and labour all in, not too bad...total spend almost £2k now though!!!
So frustrated right now... :/ .
28/04/16:
Thursday the 28th the motor was booked in with my, who can only be described as perfectionist, car mechanic Mariusz at K1 Tyres in Ilford. I use him for all the work on my E39, some on my W202 (I use Wayne Gates for the w202) and for my sisters old car, the Pug 306. Also, for all my old bmws. He knows his stuff, and most importantly, if a job is going to be too big, he will tell me and not just crack on and bodge the job.
I rang and went to Highams Park Motor Co the Tuesday b
On the 13/4/16 the motor was left with Cooks Ferry Engineering for the Oil Cooler and Breather System to be replaced:
- Oil Cooler (Oil/Coolant exchanger)
- Breather system all changed
Had the above don by Cooks Ferry Engineering, Pat is very knowledgeable, and refreshingly honest! Total cost was £492, which I see and reasonable considering the labour involved. Parts were all genuine BMW. They put a chemical in the coolant to clean out the oil in the pipes, and the next da
31/03/2016
S we started off a pretty clean car but I needed to wash it myself, better job and also better cleaning kit. Prepped with a 1/2cap of Autoglym shampoo in a cold bucket of water just poured over the car and rinsed off to get rid of loose dirt and I find dirt comes off faster doing this. Then washed with standard mixture of 2x caps full of AG Shampoo in a cold bucket of water, and washed via 2 bucket method. Car was then dried with an AG Terry towel, given several coats of AG Super R
Hey all, name is Harry and was originally a member of BF-UK however found it really quiet. A work colleague told me about E46 Zone, so i've joined!
I've had a fair few BMWs myself, however have had my current steed, a trusty w202 C250TD Sport for over 2 years which is a miracle for me as I usually swap cars every 4-6 months!
Anyway, we bought my sister a 320td as her Pug 306 was dying (and now isn't, long story). We did initially look for a 316ti/318ti but found them either riddled wit
Hi Guys,
Recently i managed to install this software to my laptop and connect it to my E90 320d using K+DCAN cable. It is very good software to troubleshoot, diagnose fault, coding, workshop manual and register new battery with step by step guides. if not mistaken, BMW service centers and dealers also using this software.
it took me about two weeks to install and figure out how to connect to my car. here I share back the step by step guides how to install it for our benef
Many people always ask a question.what car diagnostic tool is the best
so we will tell him--- AUTEL Maxisys
Which version of MaxiSYS to buy? or MaxiSYS or , after finish reading the following parts about their similarities and difference, you will have idea.
Similarities:
CPU: Samsung Exynos Quad-core Processor 1.4GHz
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
SSD Hard Drive: 2GB
Touch Screen Display: 7.9″ 1024×768 LED capacitive Touch Screen
Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi
So I've had it a while, bought it cheap off a mate needing a head gasket or possibly oil cooler...
And it needs wings, headlights,a bonnet front bumper.... The list goes on..
its also got a dented passenger door, rough bodywork all over and the interior is filthy!
I figured that maybe if I'm doing a blog I might actually fix it!
Hi folks, I have reposted this content again hopefully the pictures wont move around this time, not sure why that happened but the picture sequence is important to make the write up content meaningful. Hopefully it will work.
Bmw rebuild 2015-updated 19/12/15
Hi folks welcome to my BMW e46 330i touring refurb, I've owned this 330i 2001 supercharged touring for over 10years with a 200k miles on the odometer. I really enjoy the e46 chassis setup and was needing it to last at least anothe
