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    Is there a commercially-available tool that can access all modules in 1996 e36

    I've been struggling to get INPA working with a TINY ADS. While I'm not giving up yet, I'm getting sick of trying to get virtual machines working, and would rather spend my time getting my track car prepped.

    Is anyone aware of an off-the-shelf solution for diagnostic tool that has ADS connection, and doesn't cost thousands of dollars? The only tools I've found are OBD-based (like Schwaben, Foxwell), so they wouldn't be able to access ABS in the '96 e36...or dealer-level $$$$ tools which would work but not what I want to spend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RMF View Post
    I've been struggling to get INPA working with a TINY ADS. While I'm not giving up yet, I'm getting sick of trying to get virtual machines working, and would rather spend my time getting my track car prepped.

    Is anyone aware of an off-the-shelf solution for diagnostic tool that has ADS connection, and doesn't cost thousands of dollars? The only tools I've found are OBD-based (like Schwaben, Foxwell), so they wouldn't be able to access ABS in the '96 e36...or dealer-level $$$$ tools which would work but not what I want to spend.
    An ICOM with either inpa or the dealer software would probably do the trick for you. Even a genuine one can be had for <$1k with the appropriate adapter for ADS cars. Chinese clones are more like $300

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