After upgrading from Windows 7 32-bit to Windows 10 32-bit. I reinstalled BMW Tools and documented the process for my own reference.The OBD2 cable interface is from One-Stop-Electronics. Their cable works for E6x and E9x vehicles that I have worked with. There are cheaper or incompatible cables in the marketplace. Bmw Standard Tools 2.12 Download
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- Install USB cable driver (eg FTDI virtual COM port driver)
- Step_1_Install_BMW_Tools.exe
- Step_2_Install_INPA.exe
- Step_3_UPDATE.exe
- English_NCSExpert_4.0.1_with_v54.3_Coding_Files.rar
- robocopy.exe /s /xo *.* [sourcedir] [targetdir]
- Download NCS Dummy and the related NCS Dummy profile from a post on BimmerForums.
- Review:
- C:EDIABASBinobd.ini
- C:EDIABASHardwareOBDOBDSetup.exe
- C:NCSEXPERCFGDATNCSEXPER.TXT (is in English at and least 8,145 bytes)
- Verify / create Window shortcuts for:
- INPA - C:EC-APPSINPABININPALOAD.exe (Compatibility: Windows 7)
- EDIABAS Tool32 - C:EDIABASBinTOOL32.EXE (Compatibility: Windows XP SP3)
- NCS-Expert - C:NCSEXPERBINNCSEXPER.EXE (Compatibility: Windows 7)
- NCS-Dummy - C:NCSDUMMYNcsDummy.exe
- They do not require 'Run as administrator'; compatibility mode is as indicated
- Connection process:
- Start EDIABAS
- Connect USB cable to OBD-II port
- Turn engine on, but do not start
- Test EDIABAS (Job / Ecu Info)
- Exit EDIABAS
- Start INPA
- INPA should indicate battery and ignition status as ON
- Exit INPA
- Start NCS-Expert
The package provides the installation files for FTDI USB Serial Port Driver version 2.12.26. If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. BMW Tools Special Service Tools for BMW USA Phone: ☎ (615)-735-3388: BMW tools are listed on this page along with BMW tool kit tools that came with BMW cars. Samstag Sales can provide BMW tools specified for your tool kit, some of which have BMW lettering.
Jan 18, 2017 finally install BMW Standard Tools, all versions are not compatible with win 7 and 64-bit architectures, so use the BMW STD Tools version 2.12, which includes a recent version INPA 5.0.6 and 7.3.0 Ediabas. Here go cases Running inpa software on BMW E46, E90. INPA on BMW E46. Purpose: reset BMW E46 airbag light. Finally install BMW Standard Tools, all versions are not compatible with win 7 and 64-bit architectures, so use the BMW STD Tools version 2.12, which includes a recent version INPA 5.0.6 and 7.3.0 Ediabas. Here go cases Running inpa software on BMW E46, E90. INPA on BMW E46. Purpose: reset BMW E46 airbag light. . Download and read 'ISTA+ Installation Guide' PDF file BEFORE downloading or attempting to install. EDIABAS Installer is included in the Tools folder. Install only if you need it and you don't have a previous installation of EDIABAS. Make sure you configure your cable/ICOM settings in EDIABAS.ini file.