It’s only the 01 and later E39-up cars that need the soldering.”į. The 16-20 pin adapter does the appropriate pin bridging. Randy rf900rkw: “No soldering needed for our cars. Although not necessary for Z3, bridging pins 7&8 inside the VAG KKL OBD cable is possible, and programming the cable as below, to fool ignition sense. Modules I usually read through the OBD port inside the car: Engine DME.ĭ. They are (but not limited to): Airbag, ABS, DSC, Cruise Control, EWS security, Central Body Electronics, Auto Transmission, etc.Ĭ. Some modules can only be read through the 20-pin port (use adapter). BMWs with CAN system will not be read by this cable (2007+)ī. This cable works for cars that use K-Line and possibly some L-Line communications (2006 and older cars, including my 1996 328is).Drivers for the cable are included in installation pack (do not use the disc included with cable)! *Updated 11/22/16*.$9.05 Trusted China seller with quick shipping.(This will work with all BMWs up to 2007). VAG KKL USB OBD cable with FTDI FT232RL Chip.I generally recommend Windows 7, but it will work fine with Windows XP, 8, 10, and the ‘in-betweens’. How to set up your own INPA diagnostics computer for Z3 use (will work for other cars as well): The more experience you get with it, the better you will be at it. INPA is from the BMW Developer world, it’s very powerful and comprehensive, but the interface isn’t as streamlined/fancy compared to other newer BMW options (which don’t work easily with our cars). In my opinion the best diagnosing system for our BMW cars Z3 is the INPA package. Note: the following parts are quoted from, I give reputation to 328 Power 04, thanks for his contribution. Be meticulous and patient, and you will reap the rewards. The main thing is to read the instructions until they make some sense (not all those computer words, just that you think you can follow them), then follow them exactly. I am not a computer guy, but took the challenge when one pundit said if I could operate the doors (or something like that), I bought the 2 cables from the “trusted Chinese seller”. I had an old Windows 7 laptop that is now dedicated to it. I just went through the process of getting the INPA up and running.

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