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Thread: 1995 E31 (850Ci M73) Diagnostic Setup 2021

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    1995 E31 (850Ci M73) Diagnostic Setup 2021

    I have a Toughbook CF-19 running a genuine Windows XP native.

    I have DIS v57 and SSS Prog running (I haven't changed any settings, just checked they do in fact run) sourced from https://www.beemerlab.org/2018/11/di...tallation.html .

    I have yet to install EDIBAS\INPA.

    What cables do I need to properly read and talk to the car? I've tried sourcing a GT1, but no luck so far.

    According to the electronics troubleshooting manual DME is on pin 15, and from what I've read that means ADS?

    All the other forum posts I've seen are years old.

    What works in 2021?

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    The easiest approach is an ICOM interface ($300-500), and then you can run any more modern Windows and the latest EDIABAS and BMW standard tools. This would work with all the BMW software. ICOM connects to the laptop via Ethernet port, so it's much simpler. ICOM communicates all the various diag protocols in all BMWs.

    Alternatively, you can get the ADS interface on a true serial port, but it has been a challenge to find one and get it working correctly. They do work, but there are difficulties involved.
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