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Old 06-27-2016, 02:49 AM
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INPA still the best DIY tool?
I haven't had any BMWs for a while now, but like to be able to do most stuff myself. Used to have DIS GT1, INPA and Carsoft. I know GT1 was replaced with SSS Progman a lot of years ago. Also GT1 was a nightmare to configure and get running.

What's the easiest and best tool available for E70 DIY? Preferably either stand alone or for a normal Windows laptop.
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I have been using Rheingold on my normal W10 x64 laptop. It was easy to find and get setup and running.
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Can Carsoft code my E83 to have the angel eye on as DRL, other than the dimmed high beam? This is something I've always dreaming about.

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I have been using Rheingold on my normal W10 x64 laptop. It was easy to find and get setup and running.
Did you just do the download or did you have them send you a cable and the software?

I have a couple of cables already so I'm hoping I can just do the download and all will be well.
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I have been using Rheingold on my normal W10 x64 laptop. It was easy to find and get setup and running.
Awesome! Has anyone managed to update their transmission software with this? I have the Romanian software pack and it works great but software updates are hit or miss in my experience with it. I like the looks of the Rheingold software pack!
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Awesome! Has anyone managed to update their transmission software with this? I have the Romanian software pack and it works great but software updates are hit or miss in my experience with it. I like the looks of the Rheingold software pack!
You need ISTA/P for this or WINFKP.
Either way you HAVE to use a power supply (50 amps or so) that provides 14v continuous power.

ISTA/P in Expert Mode and exclude radio etc. But if you do transmission, you will have to do CAS/DME/DDE too.
You can use a modified copy of ISTA/P to use K+DCAN cables. Make sure you get a very good quality cable and not the usual 20 bucks ebay cable.

Many people did that themselves not using power supply and cheap cables and ending up with a huge paper holder on their driveway with a car they could not even start anymore.

IF you are not confident, just ask any BMW specialist to do that for you. Or the dealer. They all have the proper tools and training for this.
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Rheingold,BMW Scanner v1.4.0 (pasoft clone), INPA K+DCAN with pin7&8 switch. INPA cable is cheaper/better option for beginner
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Rheingold,BMW Scanner v1.4.0 (pasoft clone), INPA K+DCAN with pin7&8 switch. INPA cable is cheaper/better option for beginner
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Rheingold,BMW Scanner v1.4.0 (pasoft clone), INPA K+DCAN with pin7&8 switch. INPA cable is cheaper/better option for beginner
BMW Scanner v1.4.0 works on the E70? I thought you needed v2.1.0?
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