Now tools like OBD Fusion and PA Soft might all be part of your arsenal for an e46 but there are times when neither of these will do the job. Good examples are Brake Module replacements, or Steering Angle Sensor calibrations. This is why every e46 owner needs a working copy of dealer level software. At least 10 times a week or more there are new posts about INPA. Even the thread titled NOT SO EASY sees the OP frequently having to remote access the owner PC trying to resolve install issues for this not so difficult version. Well these days of install confusion with INPA and configuration issues are over?

BMW INPA has been used until recently by the staff of all the departments and branches of BMW for the development, debugging, and testing of electronic control units of vehicles manufactured by firm. 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1 jpg to pdf. Yes it is, but still ddnt know whats your guys obsession in newest inpa, between 5.0.2 and 5.0.6 there is almost no differences. Update and script files are the one that matters I am still using 5.02.

It’s never been easier to install BMW Standard Tools thanks to Stylinmike over at Bimmerfest. A while back he created this single one click install that will detect your Windows version and make the necessary modifications; it will even install the correct USB drivers for your Amazon or eBay K+DCAN cable.
What’s great about having a known working copy of BMW Standard Tools (INPA, NCS Expert, EDIABAS etc.) is that it is a prerequisite to upgrading your system to support Rheingold/ISTA.

Rheingold/ ISTA is the current Dealer Level Diagnostic tool for diagnosing and repairing your e46. So once you install the simplest install version of BMW Standard Tools ever produced you can add Rheingold/ISTA to your new BMW Standard Tools as it uses the same EDIABAS 7.3.0 program for comm purposes – with existing K+DCAN cable. This makes your diagnostic system capable for a wide version of BMW’s including e46 all the way up to Fxx series cars. If you don’t want to add Rheingold/ISTA that’s ok too – you’ll have a working copy of INPA and NCS Expert.

Here’s Mike’s version and info:

Originally Posted by stylinmike
SINGLE INSTALLATION FILE. ZERO CONFIG.

The package takes all the guess work out of getting your computer ready for coding and diagnostics. It will be extremely useful for novices as well and basically is one single installation file that installs and sets up EVERYTHING.

What’s installed:
– Inpa 5.0.6 (with English script files & Support for F-series)
– EDIABAS 7.3.0
– NCS Expert (with English menus and buttons, and NCS Dummy Profile pre-installed)
– NCS Dummy 4.0.1
– Tool32 4.0.3
– WinKFP 5.3.1
– Integrated SP-DATEN v53.3
– BMW Coding Tool v2.5.0 (for use as an alternative to NCS Dummy, or to update DATEN files as new ones become available)
– USB Drivers for cable

Why is this beneficial?

– One single installation will install ALL the programs needed for coding & diagnosis, will update the programs to show English menus, will set up NCSExpert with the correct NCSDummy profile, will automatically install USB Drivers, and comes integrated with SP-DATEN 53.3 (YES, Integrated!)

– All the latest versions of the programs in one neat install file

– No hunting or searching for SP-DATENs then struggling to import them

– SMALL file size. The entire package is only 170MB!! No need to download 15GB of DATEN files.

– System Environment PATH variables taken care of by the installer

– USB Driver included and automatically installed (and figured out if you need the 32 bit or 64 bit driver by itself)

The ONLY thing that users may need to do is reconfigure their COM port to be COM1 after the install, but a Readme file pops up after the install with simple instructions.

Download link: https://mega.nz/#!kAASwa7I!AJLVnnEBwLgzDPzBeQ4uQo60p1lbU2BsZofE-TBYGmk

This is the very best and easiest install of INPA, NCS Expert etc. I have ever seen. I’ve installed Mike’s version on several machines (Win x86 and Win 64) and it works great. In seconds you have a fully configured Windows PC for diagnosing, coding and maintaining your BMW. But for me its real benefit comes from assuring that you have the correct base for installing the Rheingold/ISTA layer. (EDIABAS 7.3.0)

Now for some here they’ll not be interested in ISTA, and they only wanted INPA & NCS Expert so you really only need the one file from Mike:

One-Click Install of BMW Standard Tools Download

However if you do install Mike’s version it has the necessary layer of EDIABAS (internal BMW Comm app) to support Rheingold/ISTA. For those who want to upgrade their INPA to ISTA read on:

What is BMW Rheingold ISTA?

ISTA is a workshop system that contains BMW AG Data and Information. ISTA stands for Integrated Service Technical Application. Way back when, during the initial development of this tool, BMW used DIS (Diagnostics Information System), and as the programs evolved and due to the nature of the file naming conventions utilized by BMW, the workshop system became known as Rheingold in the enthusiast world. Rheingold in actuality is the folder that contains the main application and data. Rheingold became ISTA-D (D stands for Diagnostics) and BMW’s programming application used the same nomenclature, ISTA except with a P (for programming) or ISTA-P.

I have INPA – why would I want Rheingold/ISTA?

Well for a start it’s a much more modern application (Current Dealer tool for e46) with intuitive GUI screens and tabs and stable. In addition to a wider range and span of vehicles, advanced diagnostics, printed reports, vehicle diagnostic history the best feature in my opinion and most important – it’s fully in ENGLISH. Rheingold/ISTA supports many languages that are maintained in the SQL Server dB – English being the default, not German. So unlike INPA where you often are posed with German phrases and technical terms, Rheingold/ ISTA takes the guesswork out of wondering and the possibility of guessing wrong. Your install of BMW Standard Tools will still operate co-dependently with Rheingold/ISTA and you will still use NCS Expert for coding for e- chassis vehicles. For F-chassis and beyond ISTA-P will be used.
ISTA offers 3 different types of cables for vehicle coms (K+DCAN; ICOM and E-NET) – you can use your current K+DCAN cable that you use for INPA

For a quick link to the software that will install over BMW Standard Tools:
http://www.obd2diy.fr/wholesale/2018-12-bmw-icom-software-ista-d-ista-p-windows-7-hdd.html

Here’s some snaps of ISTA in use with my e92 and e46 (using same K+DCAN cable)

E92 Vehicle Info

E46 Vehicle Info

E92 Error Diagnosis

E46 Error Diagnosis

Again, if you don’t want ISTA but just the absolute simplest version of INPA/NCS Expert to install here it is:
https://mega.nz/#!kAASwa7I!AJLVnnEBwLgzDPzBeQ4uQo60p1lbU2BsZofE-TBYGmk

Unfortunately there is no one-click install for the Rheingold/ISTA layer over top but it’s pretty straightforward using the attached instructions and the linked page (BLOG) earlier in this post.

Source: https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1227470

BMW INPA Software 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…

Inpa 5.0.6 Download App

In this article include:INPA ediabas 6.4.7 donload,INPA ediabas 5.02 download,INPA 5.0.6 ediabas downloadINPA 6.4.3 ediabas download,BMW INPA 5.02 and Ediabas 6.4.7 download,all of the can work with BMW INPA K+CAN Cable.

INPA Latest version Diagnostic Software Function List:

Support of all ECU use cases in Engineering, Test, Production and After Sales

* Specification of ECU’s diagnostic data

* Reading and clearing error memory

* FLASH data uploading and downloading

* Reading measurement value

* Input/output control

*Calibration of single ECU variables

* Coding of ECU variables

* CAN (controller Area Network) bus mode emulation

* Integrated solutions for on-board/off-board

* Fast and simple configuration of GUI and communication data instead of programming

*Customer specific protocols supported

* Long term application by supporting widespread ASAM standards

* Language is English and German

BMW INPA Software Coverage Vehicle List:

1 series E87

3 series E30 E36 E46 E90

5 series E34 E39 E60 E61

6 series E63 E64

7 series E32 E38 E65 E66

8 series E31 E52

Mini R50 R52 R53

X series E53 E83

Rolls Royce

Z series E85 E52.

BMW INPA software, free download:

Below list the free download link collect form internet,if you find the link is invalid,pls tell me.

INPA 6.4.3 Full.rar (thegrayshadow.com)

INPA 6.4.3 Full.rar (mediafire.com)

INPA Ediabas 6.4.3(MEGA)

INPA Software (mediafire.com)

INPA 5.0.6 rar (thegrayshadow.com)

INPA ediabas 5.02 download (tested work 100% ok)

BMW INPA E46:

This part share some BMW INPA work case on BMW E46 show as below:

BMW INPA E60:

This part include some content about BMW INPA software or cable working cases on BMW E60

BMW INPA Reset BMW E60 Airbag Waring Light

How to Reset & Relearn E60 BMW Automatic Transmission with INPA

BMW E60 Coding by INPA and NCS Expert Cable

For more about BMW INPA E60,please check:BMW INPA E60 Coding/Diagnose Guide

Bmw Inpa 5.0 6 Download

BMW INPA Win7 Installation Guide

BMW INPA Win8 Installation Guide

BMW INPA Win10 Installation Guide

Win7 Win8 Win10 Installation please check this article:

Notice of using INPA***

1.Before using this equipment, keep the battery of notebook fully charged to avoid battery broken. Don’t charge the battery while diagnosing (the charger may interfere with diagnosis). Before charging, discharge the battery. You may knock down the battery and connect the power line during long time diagnosing. To make sure the battery life. 2***65289; While testing, make sure the diagnostic lines well connected.
3.Be sure to start diagnosing after all icons on bottom right of screen displayed regularly.
4.After finished diagnosing, back the screen to the main interface, then shut down the key and pull out the connector.
5.Don’t cut the power or connector during test.
Don’t touch the high temperature components in carriage during test.

If you find the download link is invaild,click to download:BMW Standard Tools 2.12 Free Download

include:

EDIABAS: 7.3.0 1.1

-Tool32 4.0.3

-CANdriver 2.5.0.0

WINKFP 5.3.1

– CoAPI 3.13.2

NFS 5.2.9

– KMM SRV 4.31.1.0

INPA 5.0.6

NCS Expert 4.0.1

BMW INPA Win7 Installation Guide:

1. Setup/Configure your OBD2 USB Cable

1. Plug in the cable into a USB port on your computer, you must ONLY use this USB port from here-on for this cable. If your computer is connected to the internet it should automatically search and install in the USB cable drivers. If your computer does NOT automatically detect the cable, you may need to use ‘Device Manager’ to manually update/select the driver.
2. Once installed, go to Control Panel -> System -> Then click on the Hardware tab, then click on Device Manager.
3. Locate the entry ‘USB Serial Port’ in the ‘Ports’ section of Device Manager. It should read ‘USB Serial Port (COMX)’.
4. Right-click on the above and select ‘Properties’, then click on the ‘Port Settings’ Tab and then click on ‘Advanced’.
5. Change the ‘Com Port Number’ entry to ‘COM1’.
6. Change the ‘Latency Timer (msec)’ to ‘1’.
7. Click on ‘OK’ and close all the windows, restart your PC to confirm all the changes.

2. Install INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3 and 4.4.7

1. Extract the contents of the downloaded file ‘INPA-6.4.3-full.rar’ and you’ll find a .NRG file. This is a CD image that you’ll need to either burn to a CD or extract to a folder using a tool such as ISOBuster.
2. Once extracted, go into the following folder ‘/REFERENZ/INSTALL/’, right-click on ‘INSTPROG.exe’ and select ‘Properties’, click on the Compatibility tab and change the dropdown to Windows XP SP3 as the Compatibility Mode, also tick ‘Run As Administrator’, then click ‘Ok’, then double-click the file to run the installation.
3. Select ‘English’ as the language and click ‘Next’.
4. Select ‘Next’ until asked for ‘Configuration’, scroll to ‘BMW Group Rectification Programs UK’, click ‘Next’.
5. Tick the option ‘Complete’ for all of the options shown.
6. Select ‘Next’ and allow the installation to start.
7. After a minute or so, installation will complete, close the Window.

3. Verify environment variables

1. Go into Control Panel -> System -> Advanced System Settings.
2. Select ‘Environment Variables’ and then verify that the System Variables ‘TMP’ and ‘TEMP’ both contain the path ‘C:EDIABASBin’ within the ‘Value’ string – for instance “C:WindowsTemp;C:EDIABASBin”.

4. Prepare Installation Files

1. Extract the contents of the downloaded file ‘INPA_502_Updated.rar’.
2. You’ll use the contents of this archive during the next three steps.

5. Install BMW Tools

1. From the above extracted file set, find the file ‘Step 1_ Install BMW Tools.exe’, right-click on it and select ‘Properties’.
2. Click on the Compatibility tab and change the dropdown to Windows XP SP3 as the Compatibility Mode, also tick ‘Run As Administrator’, then click ‘Ok’
3. Double-click on the above file to start the installation.
4. Set the Destination Path C:BMW Tools (Don’t change this path) -> ‘Install’ -> ‘OK’.
5. Select ‘English’ -> ‘Continue’ -> ‘Continue’.
6. Select ‘C:’ -> ‘Continue’.
7. Select ‘Skip’ -> ‘Next’
8. Accept the defaults for programs to update, then click ‘Next’.
9. Select ‘Com1’, ‘OBD’ and ‘USB to Serial Adapter’ -> ‘Continue’ -> ‘Continue’.
10. The installation will begin and complete.

6. Install INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.7 and 5.0.2

1. From the above extracted file set, double-click the file ‘Step 2_ Install INPA.exe’.
2. The Destination Path should be ‘C:temp’, leave as it is and click ‘Next’.
3. Choose ‘English’ and select ‘Continue’ and ‘Continue’.
4. Select ‘C:’ and then ‘Continue’.
5. Select ‘BMW Group Rectification Programs UK’ and click ‘Continue’.
6. Tick ‘Update’ for all options where not grayed out, then ‘Continue’.
7. Select ‘OBD’, then ‘Continue’ and ‘Continue’.
8. The installation will begin and complete.

7. Install OBD Setup

1. From the above extracted file set, double-click the file ‘Step 3_Final Update.exe’.
2. The Destination Path should be left as it is, then select ‘Install’.
3. Select ‘Yes to all’.
4. Once completed, the window will close itself.

8. Complete Installation

1. From the above extracted file set, double-click the file ‘serial port.reg’.
2. When prompted, select ‘Yes’ and ‘Yes’. You will receive confirmation that your registry has been updated.
3. Locate the file ‘C:EDIABASBinobd.ini’ and copy this file into your Windows folder.
4. Edit the file ‘C:EC-APPSINPACFGDATINPA.INI’ in Notepad, locate the section that starts with ‘//F3’, remove the slashes at the beginning of the three lines of text, and amend any instance of ‘F10’ to ‘E46’.

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