[Cazman]

Hello!

NEW to BMW, new to 2013 X3 2.8i xDrive, and new to this forum. I have the dreaded "DriveTrain Malfuntion" error and have cleared as many error codes as possible using the ODBC and BimmerLink.

On the BMW website https://www.bmwusa.com/owners/software-updates.html and the MyBMW App, both show that there are no software updates for the 2013 X3. They also indicate how important it is to KEEP THE SOFTWARE UPDATED.

These two things don't go together.

So... CAN the software in a 2013 X3 be updated? If so, how?

Must it be done by the stealership?

Thanks in advance for the help.
Caz
cazman@yahoo.com

[Pannos]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

Many have asked for the easy way to install BMW Std Tools, and I have developed a proven method that can be done in less than 15 min depending on the processing power of your machine.

The only requirement for this install is Windows XP through Windows 10, 32 or 64 bit version and a working KDCAN cable. Instead of writing a lengthy detail in this post, I generated the instructions that's included in link below.

If this install has assisted you in achieving a working set up, please click the appreciate link, thanks!

MediaFire: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/a7jvirbs559ib/Software

NOTE:
For everyone who's having issues setting the default folders, it is because some of the downloads excludes "empty" folders. Therefore, make sure your folder structure on the C drive are as follows (if you're missing a particular folder, create an empty one):

C:\EC-APPS\INPA:
BIN
CFGDAT
DEMO
DOKU
english
english.met
HELP
PRT
SGDAT
source

C:\EC-APPS\NFS:
BATCH
BIN
CFGDAT
DATA
DOKU
FORMAT
KMMDAT
SGDAT
TRACE
WORK

C:\EDIABAS:
API
BIN
DOKU
ECU
HARDWARE
HELP
SIM
TRACE
TUTORIAL

C:\NCSEXPER:
BIN
CFGDAT
DATEN
PFL
SGDAT
STDAT
TAB
VERPLATZ
WORK

Chassis family guide for choosing your proper DATEN: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642883

Edit 1: Added F series files for INPA. Added support files for N47.
Edit 2: Added working copy of NCS Dummy.
Edit 3: Updated DATEN link.
Edit 4: Added notes about setting default folders in BMW Coding Tool.
Edit 5: Updated DATEN link to 60.0.

Hello. I am trying to download it but it appears a sorry.txt file. Any idea what to do next?
Thank you
Pannos

[gia1]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

Many have asked for the easy way to install BMW Std Tools, and I have developed a proven method that can be done in less than 15 min depending on the processing power of your machine.

The only requirement for this install is Windows XP through Windows 10, 32 or 64 bit version and a working KDCAN cable. Instead of writing a lengthy detail in this post, I generated the instructions that's included in link below.

If this install has assisted you in achieving a working set up, please click the appreciate link, thanks!

MediaFire: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/a7jvirbs559ib/Software

NOTE:
For everyone who's having issues setting the default folders, it is because some of the downloads excludes "empty" folders. Therefore, make sure your folder structure on the C drive are as follows (if you're missing a particular folder, create an empty one):

C:\EC-APPS\INPA:
BIN
CFGDAT
DEMO
DOKU
english
english.met
HELP
PRT
SGDAT
source

C:\EC-APPS\NFS:
BATCH
BIN
CFGDAT
DATA
DOKU
FORMAT
KMMDAT
SGDAT
TRACE
WORK

C:\EDIABAS:
API
BIN
DOKU
ECU
HARDWARE
HELP
SIM
TRACE
TUTORIAL

C:\NCSEXPER:
BIN
CFGDAT
DATEN
PFL
SGDAT
STDAT
TAB
VERPLATZ
WORK

Chassis family guide for choosing your proper DATEN: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642883

Edit 1: Added F series files for INPA. Added support files for N47.
Edit 2: Added working copy of NCS Dummy.
Edit 3: Updated DATEN link.
Edit 4: Added notes about setting default folders in BMW Coding Tool.
Edit 5: Updated DATEN link to 60.0.

Hi does anyone have a copy of the BMW Std Tools that wildcatcrazy posted that i can get please thanks for any help.

[IdahoLewis]

I couldn't find anything recent, so I just bought it from https://ncs-expert.com/. The website is annoying, but I was able to INPA working on windows10. Still trying to get NCSExpert working, though, getting dreaded faulty VIN message.