INPA cable - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

makkan00 · 04-03-2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistryn

The cable that I bought was for all models up until 2010 (think it included 2010 models).

Can you please PM the link?
Thanks.

mistryn · 04-03-2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Can you please PM the link?
Thanks.

Ill pm you the link alongiside with the other info when I get home later on this evening

chesney72 · 04-05-2012, 11:59 AM

If anyone is looking for a BT cable i still have mine with 1vin left. £100 delivered

I too had issues with ebay cables. Had 3 different ones before finally getting one that worked. INPA has been very useful over the last couple of years. Read and deleted codes and reset my steering angle sensor. Its a great tool if a touch of a nightmare to install!

steve_b · 04-06-2012, 01:30 PM

Guys,

I'm brand new to the forum and have a 2006 BMW 325i (E90) and am attempting to fix a passenger seat air bag seat mat sensor that has has failed and caused a red warning light (air bag symbol) on the dash and an overhead light to go indicating the air bag is not active for the passenger seat. BMW states my VIN does permit this to be fixed in the 2008 RECALL for this exact problem so I'm looking in to the INPA and clearing the code myself once the mat is replaced. I haven't purchased a cable yet either and am using Win XP with no serial ports on the laptop (only USB). I downloaded a version of INPA and successfully installed it but it does not show E90 as one of the models on the startup screen, they appear to all be older models (years 1993-1999). Where did you get your INPA from to support the 2006 E90? Which USB cable should I buy and from where? Am I going about this fix the wrong way? The local dealer wants $1300 and another is asking $720, I can't believe it. The car is one year out of warranty and this fault will not allow us to pass the state inspection unless it is rectified. We just don't have that kind of money, and am looking for a cheaper fix (i.e. $120 cable and freeware). Thanks in advance for any help and/or assistance!!!

mistryn · 04-06-2012, 02:37 PM

The software came with my cable so not to sure where you would get the software from on its own. Maybe the pne you have got/downloaded is for an older version like you say. On mine there is definatly an option for the the E90 and E92/E93 so you need the updated version.

Try typing bmw inpa cable into ebay and you will se a few come up, as said above I went for up 2010 so it covered most of the models.

What year is your car?
Looking by your status you are located across the pond, am I right?

Scotty335i · 06-27-2012, 07:26 AM

I recently bought an INPA +DCAN cable off ebay, but the software would not install. It kept displaying the error message "missing file - bmw.lzh archive" or something along them lines. Has anyone else experienced this, is this what happens when you dont run in XP mode?

Thanks in advance

MERLIN335i · 07-03-2012, 08:58 AM

Anyone find a cable that is compatible with Win 7- 64 bit, and for cars 2008-on ?????

Bloody BT still will not give a date for software update to include Injector Coding.

All I want is to read codes of currently installed Injectors, not code new ones, anyone (Boz, Phil) close to me (Milton Keynes) who could just read current Inj codes ??????

phil200tdi · 07-03-2012, 09:37 AM

I never got mine working....

I need to persuade a guy at work (software developer and car geek) to have a go at making it work.

I wanna check the same thing!! But also if necessary code new ones..

MERLIN335i · 07-03-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil200tdi

I never got mine working....

I need to persuade a guy at work (software developer and car geek) to have a go at making it work.

I wanna check the same thing!! But also if necessary code new ones..

Thanks for the reply, there must be something you can do for the guy at work to persuade him

doughboy · 03-14-2013, 09:56 AM

Dug up this old thread.

What about this cable and software? Looks good for all cars 2000-2010 and comes with INPA etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-USB-OB...item4171823faa

Its £36.99 but from a UK seller, there's lots at under £30 but they're all from Far east based sellers..

Also says it works on win7 too, but I have a workshop laptop on XP anyhow.

Any comments from you coding experts?

Robbie200 · 03-14-2013, 03:48 PM

I bought the same cable from that seller Doughboy, but without the adaptor. Cable works fine with INPA.

magic77 · 03-14-2013, 04:02 PM

Be interesting to know if the cable works on the LCI as had issues with coding the other week and suspect it was cable keep us posted

doughboy · 03-15-2013, 03:28 AM

Bought.

I just want it initially for raising the idle speed.

As I'm fitting an uprated clutch and solid flywheel this will cause gearbox rattles at the low standard idle.

norman1979 · 03-15-2013, 06:59 AM

I'm interested to see how you get on with this. I was going to buy the same cable to just for basic diagnostics not really for coding.

doughboy · 03-15-2013, 07:02 AM

I've already got a Bavarian Techic OBDII diagnostic lead I bough a couple of years ago, but it has no coding ability.

It's very user friendly and great for diagnostics and testing and resetting adaptions (vital for 335i modders), but no coding

magic77 · 03-15-2013, 12:11 PM

Damm really need to get into this coding as woudlnt mind raising my idle speed

Ste133 · 03-15-2013, 12:44 PM

I'm also keen on looking into coding but I'm a little concerned that I will get a little 'trigger happy'.

This was the cable that I was looking at which is recommended from the boys over the pond: http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/...&product_id=16

I think this is the same/similar cable from the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Interface-US.../dp/B0055BD4SO

doughboy · 03-16-2013, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste133

I'm also keen on looking into coding but I'm a little concerned that I will get a little 'trigger happy'.

This was the cable that I was looking at which is recommended from the boys over the pond: http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/...&product_id=16

I think this is the same/similar cable from the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Interface-US.../dp/B0055BD4SO

That cable looks exactly like the one i bought from a uk seller on amazon for 36 quid. they're probably all the same chinese cables anyhow.

Arrived this am.... better than 46 quid and 20 days delivery from china!

Ste133 · 03-16-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

That cable looks exactly like the one i bought from a uk seller on amazon for 36 quid. they're probably all the same chinese cables anyhow.

Arrived this am.... better than 46 quid and 20 days delivery from china!

Excellent. Look forward to hearing some more once you've had a play.

///ajd · 03-16-2013, 04:51 PM

interested to know if you can get this to work on win7 doughboy

i guess you can use this to diagnose e.g. abs wheel speed sensor failures etc.? i have an intermittant warning.

TomSx · 03-21-2013, 06:14 AM

I've been told this one is good - http://bmwcable.com/

doughboy · 03-21-2013, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomSx

I've been told this one is good - http://bmwcable.com/

Read down the webpage, these cheaper leads will only work on pre-2007 cars.

You need the better (slightly more expensive) K+DCAN leads for newer cars.

04-06-2012, 01:30 PM	#26
steve_b Registered Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	INPA for E90 HELP! Guys, I'm brand new to the forum and have a 2006 BMW 325i (E90) and am attempting to fix a passenger seat air bag seat mat sensor that has has failed and caused a red warning light (air bag symbol) on the dash and an overhead light to go indicating the air bag is not active for the passenger seat. BMW states my VIN does permit this to be fixed in the 2008 RECALL for this exact problem so I'm looking in to the INPA and clearing the code myself once the mat is replaced. I haven't purchased a cable yet either and am using Win XP with no serial ports on the laptop (only USB). I downloaded a version of INPA and successfully installed it but it does not show E90 as one of the models on the startup screen, they appear to all be older models (years 1993-1999). Where did you get your INPA from to support the 2006 E90? Which USB cable should I buy and from where? Am I going about this fix the wrong way? The local dealer wants $1300 and another is asking $720, I can't believe it. The car is one year out of warranty and this fault will not allow us to pass the state inspection unless it is rectified. We just don't have that kind of money, and am looking for a cheaper fix (i.e. $120 cable and freeware). Thanks in advance for any help and/or assistance!!!

07-03-2012, 08:58 AM	#29
MERLIN335i Captain Drives: 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 982 iTrader: (0)	Anyone find a cable that is compatible with Win 7- 64 bit, and for cars 2008-on ????? Bloody BT still will not give a date for software update to include Injector Coding. All I want is to read codes of currently installed Injectors, not code new ones, anyone (Boz, Phil) close to me (Milton Keynes) who could just read current Inj codes ?????? Last edited by MERLIN335i; 07-03-2012 at 09:07 AM.

07-03-2012, 09:37 AM	#30
phil200tdi Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i M Sport E90 LCI manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1,745 iTrader: (0)	I never got mine working.... I need to persuade a guy at work (software developer and car geek) to have a go at making it work. I wanna check the same thing!! But also if necessary code new ones.. __________________ 2008 E90 335i LCI M Sport / Manual / Black / Red Leather / Avon ZZ3 / VMR710 Mods: JB4 / BMS DCI /AR Design DPs / ETS FMIC / Water Meth Injection / BMS Chargepipe / BMS OCC / Cool Carbon Brake Pads / Rob Beck PCV Valve / Forge Diverter Valves Wish List: LSD / Bastuck Quads / Birds Suspension / M3 Arms

03-14-2013, 09:56 AM	#32
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,759 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	Dug up this old thread. What about this cable and software? Looks good for all cars 2000-2010 and comes with INPA etc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-USB-OB...item4171823faa Its £36.99 but from a UK seller, there's lots at under £30 but they're all from Far east based sellers.. Also says it works on win7 too, but I have a workshop laptop on XP anyhow. Any comments from you coding experts? __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

03-14-2013, 04:02 PM	#34
magic77 Colonel Drives: 320 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,214 iTrader: (0)	Be interesting to know if the cable works on the LCI as had issues with coding the other week and suspect it was cable keep us posted __________________ Titanium Silver E90 LCI 320D M Sport Saloon - Logic 7/ USB Connectity and Bluetooth/ Visibility Pack (Xenons, Adaptive Lights,Auto Wipers Lights and Corner Lights) / Sun Protection Glass/M Spoiler / Brake Ducts / BMW Performance Pack / BBS Wheels / SS Cat Back straight through with BCS Backbox

04-05-2012, 11:59 AM	#25
chesney72 Second Lieutenant Drives: JB4 G5 335i Sport Touring Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 272 iTrader: (1)	If anyone is looking for a BT cable i still have mine with 1vin left. £100 delivered I too had issues with ebay cables. Had 3 different ones before finally getting one that worked. INPA has been very useful over the last couple of years. Read and deleted codes and reset my steering angle sensor. Its a great tool if a touch of a nightmare to install!

04-06-2012, 02:37 PM	#27
mistryn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids Posts: 1,606 iTrader: (7)	The software came with my cable so not to sure where you would get the software from on its own. Maybe the pne you have got/downloaded is for an older version like you say. On mine there is definatly an option for the the E90 and E92/E93 so you need the updated version. Try typing bmw inpa cable into ebay and you will se a few come up, as said above I went for up 2010 so it covered most of the models. What year is your car? Looking by your status you are located across the pond, am I right?

06-27-2012, 07:26 AM	#28
Scotty335i New Member Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wigan, England, UK. Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	I recently bought an INPA +DCAN cable off ebay, but the software would not install. It kept displaying the error message "missing file - bmw.lzh archive" or something along them lines. Has anyone else experienced this, is this what happens when you dont run in XP mode? Thanks in advance

03-14-2013, 03:48 PM	#33
Robbie200 New Member Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	I bought the same cable from that seller Doughboy, but without the adaptor. Cable works fine with INPA.

03-15-2013, 03:28 AM	#35
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,759 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	Bought. I just want it initially for raising the idle speed. As I'm fitting an uprated clutch and solid flywheel this will cause gearbox rattles at the low standard idle. __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

03-15-2013, 06:59 AM	#36
norman1979 Private Drives: E92 335i, B7 RS4 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	I'm interested to see how you get on with this. I was going to buy the same cable to just for basic diagnostics not really for coding.

03-15-2013, 07:02 AM	#37
doughboy Major General Drives: E91 335i LCI Manual Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,759 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Tourer E91N [5.00]	I've already got a Bavarian Techic OBDII diagnostic lead I bough a couple of years ago, but it has no coding ability. It's very user friendly and great for diagnostics and testing and resetting adaptions (vital for 335i modders), but no coding __________________ JB4 15ohm - QUAIFE LSD - BIRDS B3 SUSPENSION - HARTGE ARBS - ETS FMIC - ER CHARGE PIPE - FORGE DVs- M3 FRONT ARMS & REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES - M3 STRUT BRACE - AR OCC - AFE DCI - BMWP SSK - RPI SCOOPS

03-15-2013, 12:11 PM	#38
magic77 Colonel Drives: 320 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,214 iTrader: (0)	Damm really need to get into this coding as woudlnt mind raising my idle speed __________________ Titanium Silver E90 LCI 320D M Sport Saloon - Logic 7/ USB Connectity and Bluetooth/ Visibility Pack (Xenons, Adaptive Lights,Auto Wipers Lights and Corner Lights) / Sun Protection Glass/M Spoiler / Brake Ducts / BMW Performance Pack / BBS Wheels / SS Cat Back straight through with BCS Backbox

03-15-2013, 12:44 PM	#39
Ste133 Lieutenant Drives: A diesel.. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW London Posts: 472 iTrader: (4)	I'm also keen on looking into coding but I'm a little concerned that I will get a little 'trigger happy'. This was the cable that I was looking at which is recommended from the boys over the pond: http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/...&product_id=16 I think this is the same/similar cable from the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Interface-US.../dp/B0055BD4SO

03-16-2013, 04:51 PM	#42
///ajd Colonel Drives: BMW 330d Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,205 iTrader: (1)	interested to know if you can get this to work on win7 doughboy i guess you can use this to diagnose e.g. abs wheel speed sensor failures etc.? i have an intermittant warning. __________________ E91 330d Touring M Sport Auto 2006 225M 19" MV4 + Falken 453 M3 270M 18" rims + Vred Wintrac Extremes 100,000 miles

03-21-2013, 06:14 AM	#43
TomSx New Member Drives: 320d Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bristol Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	I've been told this one is good - http://bmwcable.com/

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