- #USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE HOW TO#
- #USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE SERIAL#
- #USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE DRIVERS#
- #USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE DRIVER#
Please see here for a guide on how to install the software needed from Bimmergeeks.
A quick google search with what you are trying to do and “INPA” in the term will let you know. – Activating new modules installed into your BMW. – Scanning all systems and checking/clearing faults.
You can perform all the functions that a dealer can and these include things like: Commercial use and distribution of the contents of the website is prohibited without express written consent of the author.INPA is factory BMW diagnostics software that connects to all the systems and modules on BMW cars not just engine like generic scanners, it reads all BMW trouble codes and gives live diagnostics and data and GUI pages and test functions. Continue from Step 4 of the guide.Ĭopyright © 2018 OBD Innovations.
#USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE DRIVERS#
It will automatically detect and install the correct drivers for your computer. On the disc, open the FTDI Drivers folder and run the installer. Troubleshooting: If Windows did not recognize the cable or could not find the correct drivers, which is sometimes the case for Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8/10 systems, then you need to install the correct FTDI drivers for your operating system. After using INPA to test the connection from your car and interface, you can proceed to using the other BMW tools in this package.
If the INPA software detects your vehicle successfully, you will see 2 SOLID Black dots next to "Battery" and "Ignition" headings. Now start the INPA software from your Desktop shortcut. Connecting the BMW K-CAN D-CAN Cable to your vehicle: Plug the interface into your car's OBDII port and turn on the ignition. This means you have successfully installed the Drivers and configured the port.Ħ.
#USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE SERIAL#
Navigate to the Device Manager, Ports (COM & LPT) and you should see "USB Serial Port (COM1)". Unplug the USB cable and plug it back into the same port. Test if the Port has been configured correctly. If you get a warning that COM1 is being used by another device, click YES and continue to exit out of both windowsĥ. Go to the "Port Settings" tab, then click " Advanced."
#USE INPA BMW SOFTWARE DRIVER#
The Device Driver Installation Wizard will pop up. Windows may prompt you for permission to proceed. Towards the end of the installation, the FTDI drivers will automatically install. Allow several minutes for the installation to complete. Click Next, Next and Install to proceed with the installation.Ģ. Place the disc in your computer and view the contents of the disc or if Software was downloaded, navigate to the downloaded Software folder. BMW Coding Tool v2.5.0 (alternative to NCS Dummy or updating DATEN files).NCS Expert 4.0.1 (Only Menus and Buttons in English).INPA 5.06 (Only Script Files in English).Basic/Intermediate experience with navigating Windows and installing software/drivers.1 Available USB Port (We recommend using the same USB port each time).OBD Innovations® BMW K + D-CAN USB Cable.