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Originally Posted by Tunafish
Thanks for the info, I actually didn't know the missing steps since I never used INPA but was trying to play along at home.. I mainly got the software for ISTA+ since they took away online schematics..
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I would encourage YOU or anyone reading this who wants to DIY (Diagnose It Yourself) to Download & Install INPA. See BimmerGeeks site for K+DCAN Cable & Downloads Links. BMW Standard Tools and E89 Datens are two downloads needed. Install Instruction txt file appears when you Unzip 7-Zip file.
I'm basically the opposite. I used INPA for 2+ years, while using NewTIS.info for wiring diagrams & Repair Procedures. I had downloaded ISTA+ but never installed it until newtis closed. ISTA is NOW the best source of BMW Wiring Diagrams, Functional Descriptions & Repair Operations (R&R Procedures), along with Torque & Fluid Specs. Bentley (free Searchable PDF Download available) is good for quick references and Functional Descriptions of HOW each system operates generally:
http://www.georgebelton.com/335i.tech/bentley.php
INPA was designed by Engineers for Automotive Engineers, and as such, provides MORE DATA than anything else available. I attach a few sample screens so those who have NOT used it can see Examples of:
(1) Fault Details,
(2) Climate Control System Functions, and
(3) Cooling System Functions.
I would encourage anyone who wants the capability of getting ALL the Diagnostic information the ~ 20 Modules can provide when needed, to spend a few hours getting the "Basic Concepts" of what data can be read.
That DATA includes:
(1) "F4 Fault Codes", Code Definitions, Freeze Frame Data & other Fault Details such as mileage when code saved & whether fault is currently present;
(2) "F5 Status" which shows as "Live Data" the "Inputs" to each Module, such as Switch or Sensor signals, and Parameters or PID's such as Temp Values, Cam Position, Eccentric Shaft Position, Accelerator Pedal Module signals, A/C Flap Positions, Refrigerant Pressure or Evaporator Temp, MAF or O2 Sensor Values/activity, etc.;
(3) "F6 Activations" which can be used to simply "Observe" Parameters, or to CONTROL or "Over-ride" DME or other Module control of a Motor, Solenoid, or other Electrical Component, such as the attached screens related to E-Fan, Thermostat or Coolant Pump.
Also attached is a pdf on how to setup and start using INPA: "INPA Tutorial Quickstart", which also gives details on HOW to save INPA screens as jpg files, and to attach them here to share data for Analysis.
George