[J. Dub]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

The MHD flashes your DME, which you can't "code" so you're safe there.

As for flashing updated software... I live by "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". So unless you're looking for a specific feature that was released in a later version (i.e., updated symbols on the cluster), or a fix for a current problem (FRM not saving your coding changes), then you're safe by not doing it. If you decide to flash a module, then you will have to recode it because all the settings you changed will be gone.

There are too many variables/circumstances to list on why you would want to flash the module(s), so you'll have to do some digging and searching if that's the route you want to go.

Thank you. I have noticed FRM is not saving my coding changes. It's either due to me already having a turnsignal bulb out or it's because I need to update FRM. I will dig for the DIY on that.

Lastly, is Daten Version 57 the latest?

[wildcatcrazy]

Originally Posted by J. Dub

Thank you. I have noticed FRM is not saving my coding changes. It's either due to me already having a turnsignal bulb out or it's because I need to update FRM. I will dig for the DIY on that.

Lastly, is Daten Version 57 the latest?

Yes, v57 is the latest.

There was a software release that corrected the issue of the FRM not saving the coding changes. Not sure if that's your issue, or if you just need the short circuit counter reset.

[J. Dub]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

Yes, v57 is the latest.

There was a software release that corrected the issue of the FRM not saving the coding changes. Not sure if that's your issue, or if you just need the short circuit counter reset.

Probably both. That's usually my luck. I will google accordingly. Thank you wild.

[autor]

Originally Posted by Banana Clipper

I know I'm new here, but, how is this not a sticky? This is the most comprehensive thread regarding the needed software set to code your car I've found to date

yes, it should be a sticky, I spent time running for it for a while, and I didn't get anything together until I see this thread. Thanks for your effort .

[foebeke]

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 the link below.

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

https://mega.nz/#F!a5MyBRyY!QDG6zo1iXjV_mBZh6WtcRQ

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

Edit: Added F series files for INPA. Added support files for N47.

Hey thank you for the links here. Great post!!!
I managed to install without mistakes but I cant read out anything. I keep getting error codes IFH 0003 DATATRANSMISSION TO INTERFACE DISTURBED.. I have a chinese K+DCAN USB interface....with FT232RL chip.
PS I drive a BMW E61 530d from 06/2008.

Thanks for the respons!

[wildcatcrazy]

Originally Posted by foebeke

Hey thank you for the links here. Great post!!!
I managed to install without mistakes but I cant read out anything. I keep getting error codes IFH 0003 DATATRANSMISSION TO INTERFACE DISTURBED.. I have a chinese K+DCAN USB interface....with FT232RL chip.
PS I drive a BMW E61 530d from 06/2008.

Thanks for the respons!

More than likely it's your cable. White PC board I presume?

[JustDriveIt]

So most of the stuff is in German, however a lot of the pictures and videos of tutorials show INPA displaying English.

Is there a way to update this to English?

Here's an example of the English:

[foebeke]

Originally Posted by wildcatcrazy

More than likely it's your cable. White PC board I presume?

It's a green PC board. would like to upload photo but cant find how.....

[wildcatcrazy]

Originally Posted by JustDriveIt

So most of the stuff is in German, however a lot of the pictures and videos of tutorials show INPA displaying English.

Is there a way to update this to English?

Here's an example of the English:

If there is a better collection of additional English IPO files, I'd be more than happy to include/host them.

[SoZoX]

I am running windows 10 and I tried at bimmerfest.com to get some answers, but I was "sent" here. Seems that I have installed INPA with no issues(thanks for this guide) but connecting to the car is impossible. I got one of those generic clear cables with green board that should work....I get a orange light connecting to the car, but as soon as i try to send a command to the car it blinkes once or twice and shuts off. Do I get a new cable or? You can read here and see the images of the board. Hope somebody can help...!

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...654&highlight=

[foebeke]

Originally Posted by SoZoX

I am running windows 10 and I tried at bimmerfest.com to get some answers, but I was "sent" here. Seems that I have installed INPA with no issues(thanks for this guide) but connecting to the car is impossible. I got one of those generic clear cables with green board that should work....I get a orange light connecting to the car, but as soon as i try to send a command to the car it blinkes once or twice and shuts off. Do I get a new cable or? You can read here and see the images of the board. Hope somebody can help...!

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...654&highlight=

I have the same problem as you do and have the same cable.....
I got in contact on a belgian BMW forum with a guy who had the same problem and fixed it. still waiting for his answer.... I'll post it as soon as I get it....

[SoZoX]

Originally Posted by foebeke

I have the same problem as you do and have the same cable.....
I got in contact on a belgian BMW forum with a guy who had the same problem and fixed it. still waiting for his answer.... I'll post it as soon as I get it....

Yeah I can see. I am looking at new cables but unsure if that will solve the problem. It would be great if you wrote back. My father in law has also an e90 2010 i'll test on his also and report back. Can it be windows 10 incompatibility?? My car has superchips map on it. But have successfully read the codes with http://palmerperformance.com/products/scanxl/index.php and bosh carserivce reset service etc.. It shouldn't be that.. but I am suspicious of my vaccum solenoids... it pulls sometimes so I can feel the air thingy in back rest and wants to kill me in corners and other times its like meh......Think INPA would get me closer to an answer...

[este]

Finished install. Tried to open inpaload app but it says it's missing api32.ll won't run in compatibility mode either. I didn't have my cable plugged in to my car or laptop I was trying to open Inpa. Same result for ncsexpert only ediabas will open. Any ideas?

[Goku801]

Can I do the Alpina B3 flash with the the E89 DATEN? I did all the installation, would like to move forward with the flash, and want to check before pricking my trans. Thanks

[CanadianTSi]

So I'm stuck on the last step of installing the Daten. I have no idea where to find the "misc" folder. Could somebody point me in the right direction. Thanks

[wildcatcrazy]

Originally Posted by Goku801

Can I do the Alpina B3 flash with the the E89 DATEN? I did all the installation, would like to move forward with the flash, and want to check before pricking my trans. Thanks

Yes...

[LMB335IS]

Originally Posted by CanadianTSi

So I'm stuck on the last step of installing the Daten. I have no idea where to find the "misc" folder. Could somebody point me in the right direction. Thanks

Do you mean that you've downloaded it into your C drive and want to update NCS Expert and WinKFP with it?

[CanadianTSi]

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Do you mean that you've downloaded it into your C drive and want to update NCS Expert and WinKFP with it?

I'm following the guide from the first post and its the last step in the Daten section.

[LMB335IS]

Originally Posted by CanadianTSi

I'm following the guide from the first post and its the last step in the Daten section.

Step 17?

[CanadianTSi]

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Step 17?

I'm away from the computer but I believe thats the number.

[LMB335IS]

Originally Posted by CanadianTSi

I'm away from the computer but I believe thats the number.

If it's the BMW Coding Tool section you're at, step 1 is to select the SP Daten source which is the E89 folder in the C drive. There's no "misc" folder anywhere in the install. The E89 folder contains the daten.

[CanadianTSi]

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

If it's the BMW Coding Tool section you're at, step 1 is to select the SP Daten source which is the E89 folder in the C drive. There's no "misc" folder anywhere in the install. The E89 folder contains the daten.

So I was following the "Guide to BMW Coding" PDF and I guess I should have been following the "BMW Standard Tools Install Instructions" PDF