durham4416 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 As title, iv got a 320cd and would like to be able to do my own diagnostics etc, my brother in law has also just bought a 325i so it will come in handy for his car aswell, iv seen the leads but. It sure which one to go for and how do I get the software on my computer, any help/links etc would be much appreciated, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 You need something like this. It plugs in from your laptop to the OBD port in the car and you use the BMW specific diagnostic software called INPA to run diagnostics etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longun Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 These threads has some info: http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=33327&hl=&fromsearch=1 http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=32772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham4416 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 So that lead off eBay will give me everything I need, is the software easy enough to get up and running, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Dont bother with DIS/Progman. stick with inpa for diagnostic and ncs for coding. you live in norton im always in stockton so i could give a demo/setup for you no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 So that lead off eBay will give me everything I need, is the software easy enough to get up and running, cheers You might have a few issues installing and getting the program running but it's not too difficult and if you get any problems then the solution will almost certainly be available. I'm pretty sure you get instructions anyway. Also, I agree with siffion, INPA is all you need for diagnostics because it can read error codes, check electrical circuits, check O2 sensors and all that stuff so it has more than what you'll probably ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 This is something I'd like to get into as well! Where can I download INPA from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 most torrent sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I found it was a little hard to find INPA on torrent sites, especially one that was working properly. I'll gladly try and upload a copy of the INPA installation files to a decent filesharing website if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 bmwcables.co.uk Dont use the ebay one, as it is not this guy. The above link will get you the up to date inpa, and dis etc. plus he will walk you through it, and help you if you have any problems. Helped me out a few times with sss and dis. Brilliant bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 If you want something which is so easy to use it's ridiculous and has far more functions than the INPA DIS SSS etc get PA soft, just google it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Pa soft really that good? And one program does it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 mint what version you running again, i lost the link you sent when we were both ordered there is a lot on the bay now, but was not sure on the version numbers, all the ones on the bay though come with both 16 pin, and 20 pin round connector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 aye its good pretty much point and click iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Pa soft really that good? And one program does it all? Not found something It can't do yet, apart from activate super pursuit mode or flux capacitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) mint what version you running again, i lost the link you sent when we were both ordered there is a lot on the bay now, but was not sure on the version numbers, all the ones on the bay though come with both 16 pin, and 20 pin round connector Im running 1.4.0 currently. Mine came with a ODB cable, but also a 20 pin adapter. Edited February 16, 2012 by mintimperial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 aye its good pretty much point and click iirc And yes, its very point and click. No hassle at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 send me the link again fook it im gonna order you on commision?, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Difficult to install? Or inpa easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Wheres the best place to get it as well, and can i use my cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 uses its own dongle mate thats why its £50 odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 uses its own dongle mate thats why its £50 odd Any idea where from? As seen a few but 1.3.6 which is up to 2004. So would need a newer one than this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 the old 1.3.x only use an old serial port, the 1.4.x use usb cables, there is 1 on the bay at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Yeah found it. So that will do everything that inpa/dis and sss can do? And a lot faster? Certainly sounds good, and wish i had this before lol. May just buy it and give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintimperial Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 http://www.resettools.com/bmw_scanner_1.4.0 got mine here - arrived in 5 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
