My DIS/INPA/SSS/CARSOFT/NAVCODER Interface.

[jantje]

Yeah mine worked with inpa. Succesfully read the engine errors and airbag error. Did the software mod and connected pins 7 and 8. Navcoder tells me it can't connect so there some work to find out.

Thanx for the advices.

[Covert24]

Ok I'm about to stab myself in the eyes with my soldering iron.


Modified FT232BM Vagcom cable w/ fake ign/bat - Check
Ads-OBD adapter - Check
Set com ports, etc - Check
Inpa 4.4.7/Edibias 6.4.3 and I changed the ediabas.ini file - Check

And I still get the "IFH-0009: Can't communicate with control unit" error whenever I try to access ANY module

And now as we speak i am getting the IFH-0003 error....


Someone show me the way....

[acrazyjohnny]

I/O Settings!!??
m.Prog program does not have a "poweron" in dropdown menu, only "PWRON#" for C2.
Is this "POWERON" only a "glitch" in guide? =)
My chip is the RL-one.

Really good tutorial, pictures could be better. I got a TxFiFo problem when I started INPA 5.02 (txFIFO value=14, expected 8) Got that fixed by updatin OBD.ini file and that com port has to be Com1 no other, just won´t work, well on my laptop it doesn´t. (IFH-0027 error, Api init error).

For all you that have the FTDI 232RL chip. If you want to use the real battery/ign detection, you have to revert the DI#/DSR# with m-prog back to default, otherwise the black dots will still stay black even if the cable is not connected.
So leave other setting as they were in this tutorial, but take the taps of from DI# and DSR# and flash the chip.


How to connected the resistor/transistor mod see the included picture.

Bridge RI# to GND pin with solder (Pins 6<->7), the pin 9 is soldered to the BC546 leg with 4.7Kohm resistor. Remember! It wont work if the DI# DSR# is inverted on the chips software!

can u take more pics and also detailed pics please. i need to make my connector work thanks john

[Covert24]

Alright I get the IFH-0009 when the cable is connected to the car

And I get the IFH-0003 error when it's not connected.

So it seems as though it's not reading the computer properly. What gives?!

[Deutcha]

Hi Guys,
Is the reason for my cable not working due to this screens lack of information? I apologise for the banility of this question, most instructions by randomy and DavidMc (particularly his READ THIS FIRST doc- most useful) have been strictly adhered. But as seen, something is awry.
Hope someone can help.

[Covert24]

Alright I get the IFH-0009 when the cable is connected to the car

And I get the IFH-0003 error when it's not connected.

So it seems as though it's not reading the computer properly. What gives?!

Can someone help me out please??

[Beemer187]

Hi Guys,
Is the reason for my cable not working due to this screens lack of information?

Install the Diaghead Emulator and run it.

In DIS goto Administrator and connect the diaghead.

[Deutcha]

Sir, You are too kind.





Unfortunately success is slow in coming.
Is this USB device necessary?
Thanks in advance.

[Beemer187]

No that's the wrong menu,
Go to Administration --->>> Connection Setup

and from there, connect the Diaghead.

[Deutcha]

OK, So when you press 'Connecting' this error message appears:

Press 'Ignore' then this:

[Beemer187]

Yes that's it

Ignore the error, it's nothing. You can get rid of it HERE.

In the diaghead emu setup you can change the reception stronger (not really necessary).

[Deutcha]

Now get this too!

[David Mc]

Normal if you choose to run a diaghead emulator.

[Deutcha]

My system will not let me change the addresses one to a two?
Hi David, Is there another way?

Update edit: Plugged it all in this afternoon and it worked without the need to ignore the error message previously mentioned to get it to work.
In addition INPA is still non-functioning. Help required on that one if possible.

[omegaart]

hi all, i'm realy new at this forum ( just registered today ) but i'm reading it from some time ago.

Currently i'm on project to f`kin update my stupid DME and there is the problem that i have crashed to.

First to apologize about my bad english

and to explain what i have so that we can be clear.
1. VAG cable with FTDI 232RL chip soft invetered and soldered pins 7 and 8 ( driver from firsl page )
2. connector with the 20 pin head ( obd to 20 pin ) my car is old and doesn't have standart OBD under the dash.
3. Inpa/Ediabas 5.0.3
4. diag head
5. vmware and SSS-Progman and DIS/TIS v55 UK

I can manage and activate any modul with this cable and so on but i cannot update the DME.

It crashes with this message


In DIS crash right about the step when i must insert the VIN number of my car.

Does anyone can give me some advice about what i'm doing wrong.
Thank you.

[FritzP]

hi all, i'm realy new at this forum ( just registered today ) but i'm reading it from some time ago.

Currently i'm on project to f`kin update my stupid DME and there is the problem that i have crashed to.

First to apologize about my bad english

and to explain what i have so that we can be clear.
1. VAG cable with FTDI 232RL chip soft invetered and soldered pins 7 and 8 ( driver from firsl page )
2. connector with the 20 pin head ( obd to 20 pin ) my car is old and doesn't have standart OBD under the dash.
3. Inpa/Ediabas 5.0.3
4. diag head
5. vmware and SSS-Progman and DIS/TIS v55 UK

I can manage and activate any modul with this cable and so on but i cannot update the DME.

It crashes with this message


In DIS crash right about the step when i must insert the VIN number of my car.

Does anyone can give me some advice about what i'm doing wrong.
Thank you.

Do you have pin 15 present in your 20 pin connector on your car?.
If so, you probably need to connect with ADS device.
This is a well known issue, just make a search for Ediabas ADS.

[Orphee]

Well I don't think E39 is in ADS.

try full start change iso for E39

[omegaart]

Orphee

i'm using full start.iso

FritzP

this 15 pin present i have to check.
Thank you for the suggestion.

you mean that i need to have pin 15 on roung plug under the hood ?




p.s.

Just check it out.
I don't have pin 15 so this means that i must can program with OBD standart.

[ozibimmer]

Hi Guys
I bought a CD from Jimmy on another forum with the leads but after installing the Inpa it does not show the E39 model.
The model version is
Inpa V5.0.2
I loaded up BMW Group Rectification prorams UK
I am unable to get the E39 model up on any keys just all other models
Any help would be so good.

[KevinMullins]

I am unable to get the E39 model up on any keys just all other models

Open the INPA.ini in notepad and change one of the F key lines for E39.

You can pick whichever you want, but here's an example.....

[ozibimmer]

Hi guys
Thanks for the reply
Can someone please tell me with the INPA program I have that I downloaded, when installing the software and the page asking ADS or OBD which one do I choose as my car is a built 99 535i Msports with the pacman plug under the hood?
I plug In the plug but it shows battery on ignition off.
Do I have to load anything else on, it is set to com1.
Do I need a special driver for the lead?
I would like to get this up and running
Thanks again guys
Addam
Sorry guys one more thing, does anyone have for link for the instruction for the downloaded version INPA they found post for me a link.

[ozibimmer]

Hi Guys
I did the 2/17/20 thing with the wires on my 1999 E39 and the program IPNA worked and checked codes but the Ignition Light in Black on my laptop did not come on only the Battery one was on, is this normal?
Thanks guys for all your help
Cheers
Addam

[ozibimmer]

Open the INPA.ini in notepad and change one of the F key lines for E39.

You can pick whichever you want, but here's an example.....

Hi Kevin
I have it up and running now but how do I open it up in notepad, Sorry mate I am lost here with this
Cheers
Addam

[jimmy1022]

Adam,
all the questions have been answered on the 5 forum,
you dont need to change settings in notebook if you are unsure how to, just press the shift key then f9 key and e39 will be there.

[DICKHILL]

So theres no difference whatever i have the 232BL/BM or 232RL cable?
I still need to solder a transistor on it to get real battery/ignition detection before the cable is fully usefull with DIS, INPA, NCS etc...

Well.. Thats just great!
Love to pay almost 72€ (thanks to the Danish taxes) for a RL cable because people wrote other places that it would be easyer when you just need to invert the DSR# and RI#..


But why is it necessary to get real detection?
It must be more then just a simple signal since the inverts isnt enough..