
It is a handheld scanner for about $40-50. If you were closer I’d let you use my extra EDIBAS system, but by the time of paying shipping to CA you’d probably have a handheld or other system paid (or mostly) for.Īnother option is the Creator 310 (might have a 510 now?). You have the cabin connection only, so easier for you to use but still awkward if Test driving etc. ISTA is the modern dealer level: roughly same as DIS just different layout.Įach has their lovers and haters. INPA is the developer level software: powerful and if you mess up van brick stuff.ĭIS is the old-school dealer level: more limited but can do everything a dealer can do, harder to brick.
You may also need to “tinker” with the files so everything works.
It may need to be a standalone unit (nothing else on it).
There are various links in the forum to download EDIBAS (OS for INPA) or you can get prepackaged deals or other direct providers.ĭepending on the version you may need either a WindowsXP SP3 System, emulator, or modern. “ bmw k+dcan cable switch” to buy the cable, actually, as to the INPA software, you will get it on a CD when you buy that cable., and then you don’t need to take risk to download the free software with virus. INPA of course reads pretty much everything. Though it requires a cable that costs about $30, and a Windows laptop with a USB port. So, have you considered the INPA software suite. The price ranges from 18usd(INPA) to Foxwell NT530 (179usd) to over 600USD (lanunch, autel). Have BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) to r ead all the basic systems, more than 8 BMW scanners are advised and attached with genuine user’s reviews, these scanners include INPA software running with K+DCAN cable, ISTA, EDIBAS, PA Soft, NCS Expert, WinKfp, Foxwell nt530/ nt520/, Schwaben unit, X431 Diagun, Autel Maxi check pro, snap-on solus pro, Peake R5/FCX-3 OBD2 reader etc.