Diagnostic cable from EBAY

zaleonardz

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EDIABAS is the server base which INPA uses to communicate. Its also the same server that DIS and SSS uses, its an IP based client/server type app.

If it does not open when you start INPA, it means that you have something wrong, so this is a good sign :)

 

andrewbuch

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I think we need to spend a couple hours together MR LZ & have some lessons on the proper use of INPA & other stuff..
 

Mamba

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There are great ways to customize the INPA screens when you only work with one model car.
I must admit I never experimented on my own car, I always used the test bench DME to test the screens first before I connected to the car.

Have a look HERE on how to modify and obtain information to display on a custom INPA screen.

One of the ways that I modified my INPA screen and function was to add a YES/NO button box for the adaption value reset, you guys that use INPA a lot will know that if you press the clear adaption button the adaptions gets cleared without any further adoo. I also used this YES/NO box for the error clear, it gives the user just that bit more control...:)

Just a warning, never ever use the TOOL32 program on your cars DME directly, it is unforgiving and does NOT ask for any confirmation if you press a function to execute, like I say, I always did this kind of tests on a test bench.
 

moranor@axis

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can we organize a group buy on something like this?

those that want to run it threw a usb can probably get an adapter cable to do it i would rather run in in the safest way possible...

i also think we should start a thread on reading codes with useful links and where those that already know can share what they know...

another thread of deciphering codes would also probably be a good idea :)
 

netercol

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i also think we should start a thread on reading codes with useful links and where those that already know can share what they know...

another thread of deciphering codes would also probably be a good idea

i have been thinking about something like this for a while too.. i would love to see a comparison thread for instance, with screenshots of typical sensor readings at idle and load, so that you can compare your own to it and thus identify hard to diagnose problems..

also, for those interested, i use one of these exact ones on my e46's with absolutely no issue's. no ADS with these though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3cb23021c4

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3a66355705

 

zaleonardz

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Mamba, yea man, I actually wish I had the time to play with the scripts and actually create stuff in INPA and NCS... MAYBE one of these days I will...

However INPA is nothing in comparison to DIS.... wow thats an amazing piece of software...

 

Solo Man

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I would also be interested in buying a cable for my 2003 E39 530d auto and my 2003 X5 3l diesel. I am an absolute geek when it comes to these things (cables/computers/etc) so please, would like as much info/help as possible in obtianing/running the program for my cars. Is this a dedicated cable or can it be used for a Golf 5 1.6fsi as well for instance??
 

zaleonardz

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depends what year is the golf, VW switched to CAN bus based systems in 2005 or so. my 06 golf 5 was can bus. but I did a 05 toureg the other day and that was OBDII, and then the cable is compatabile.
 

moranor@axis

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where are beast_power and P1000? are we going to get a group buy?

seeing as rick does not want to make any more im ether going for the group buy or getting it off ebay im not keen to wait much longer before i order...
 

rick540

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moranor said:
where are beast_power and P1000? are we going to get a group buy?

seeing as rick does not want to make any more im ether going for the group buy or getting it off ebay im not keen to wait much longer before i order...

Actually I'm happy to make, but never ordered the 20 pin and OBDII connectors as I would have had to buy in bulk. If I can find those cheap enough I'll give these interfaces out like jelly tots

 

moranor@axis

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rick540 said:
moranor said:
where are beast_power and P1000? are we going to get a group buy?

seeing as rick does not want to make any more im ether going for the group buy or getting it off ebay im not keen to wait much longer before i order...

Actually I'm happy to make, but never ordered the 20 pin and OBDII connectors as I would have had to buy in bulk. If I can find those cheap enough I'll give these interfaces out like jelly tots

if you can organize ill pay you what you want :)
 

Solo Man

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zaleonardz, my son's Golf is a 2005 which he brought over from the UK (see my writeup elsewhere about what is involved in importing car from the UK) Not sure what type of connector it has but if it is different from the BMW one, could i buy it as well and will it work on the same software?
 

P1000

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Mor, if you are in a hurry to get it going, I might not be able to help, I will be off the map for a couple of days from Friday...
 

moranor@axis

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its not like i need the cable now, but i dont want to wait till i do need it and then have to pay to have my codes read when the same money could have been spent on the cable... if this happens within a month or so it will be good :)
 

zaleonardz

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THe golf will be the 16 pin D SUb connector, but that does not differentiate if it will be OBDII or CAN bus,

I think it will be CAN bus, then you will need to purchase a seperate cable, but out of interest, the CAN cables also have the dual K Lines installed, which will mean it will work on your BMW as well....

So now that its as clear as mud, where you based, I have them all and can perahps telll you beforehand :)
 

moranor@axis

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rick what cable do you need to make the interfaces? is it this one?

20-PIN-TO-OBD-II-16-PIN-CONNECTOR_6424691_1.jpg
 
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BrownFox

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Hi guys,

Does anyone sell the cables here in CT?
Looking to get one.
 

moranor@axis

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i think this discussion is a bit further along elsewhere :fencelook: im thinking of getting an ebay cable, ect unless you still going to make the interfaces soon :rollsmile:
 
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