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      07-28-2014, 04:47 AM   #1
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INPA lead question

Hi all,

I have an OBD-USB lead labelled 'OBD Programmer' and on the other side it's got a list of makes on it.. including BMW.

Do I have to have a 'INPA specific' lead for it - Or can I download INPA software and use this lead?

In all honesty I can't remember what I originally purchased the lead for, may have been a Vauxhall to use OPCOM with.

Just need to reset my airbag light on my E90 as I fitted new seats & didn't realise they were pre-LCI so didnt have active headrests.

Thanks in advance!

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      07-28-2014, 05:46 AM   #2
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Can't be certain but trying to jog my memory I believe this may well actually be a Galletto. I do have an OPCOM lead too though.

Anyone know if either will work with INPA?

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      07-28-2014, 06:37 AM   #3
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Download inpa and test it, simples
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      07-28-2014, 06:59 AM   #4
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So I wouldn't run the risk of damaging the car if it's incorrect - I guess it just wouldn't function?

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Not really, the cable I got can be tested without plugging to the car. The software won't start unless it's plugged to the laptop,
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Most INPA compatible cables would have a label similar to that depicted in the image at the link below.

http://www.ecutool.com/proimg/BMW%20..._3505017_A.jpg

There are many OBD cables that are built to a generic ELM 327 standard which read basic generic OBDII data such as water temp, RPM etc.
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So it didn't work.

I purchased a BMCables lead & software, that doesn't work either - just says ignition & battery on even when I'm not connected to the car.

I give up!
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So it didn't work.

I purchased a BMCables lead & software, that doesn't work either - just says ignition & battery on even when I'm not connected to the car.

I give up!

Ive got the exact same issue just paid £40 for a cable on ebay a few days ago. I also gave up.
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Getting it all up and running took me many hours of pissing around installing uninstalling downloading different versions etc. If you have the patience stick with it when u do get it up and running it's well worth having
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I have a feeling it's the wrong cable. Mines a late 2009 model & I'm trying to use the blue Bcables lead.. Which I have a feeling is for pre 08. Bugger
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I have a feeling it's the wrong cable. Mines a late 2009 model & I'm trying to use the blue Bcables lead.. Which I have a feeling is for pre 08. Bugger
I have the blue and the clear one. Depending what chip is on the blue one there's a way to modify it to work. Or rather supposedly I was unable to get it working you should be able to get the software needed to reconfigure or flash the eeprom on the fdti chip here http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm
Although probably easier just to get the clear cable
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