How to Install and Use BMW INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3 on Windows
If you are a BMW enthusiast or owner, you might have heard of the software called INPA/EDIABAS, which is a powerful diagnostic and coding tool for BMW vehicles. INPA stands for Integrated Service Information Display and Programming, and EDIABAS stands for Electronic Diagnostic Base System. Together, they allow you to communicate with your BMW's electronic control units (ECUs) and perform various functions such as reading and clearing fault codes, monitoring live data, activating components, coding new features, and more.
However, installing and using INPA/EDIABAS can be tricky, especially if you are not familiar with the software and hardware requirements. In this article, we will show you how to download, install, and use INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3 on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10, with a USB-OBD cable that is compatible with your BMW model.
What You Need
- A laptop or PC running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10 (32-bit or 64-bit).
- A USB-OBD cable that is optimized for post-2005 BMWs. An older cable can be modified by removing the solder-bridge between OBD pins 7 and 8 - a guide is [here]. You can also buy a ready-made cable from online shops such as [OBDII365.com] or [AUTOCARDIAG.com].
- The INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3 software package, which includes the installation files, the INPA program, the EDIABAS program, and the NCS Expert program. You can download it from [here] as a .rar file.
- A CD image of the BMW DIS v57 / SSS v32 Installer Files, which contains the virtual machine and the network bridge files that are needed to run INPA/EDIABAS. You can download it from [here] as a .nrg file.
- A tool to extract the .rar and .nrg files, such as WinRAR or ISOBuster.
- A tool to burn the .nrg file to a CD or mount it as a virtual drive, such as Nero or Daemon Tools.
How to Install INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3
- Extract the contents of the downloaded file 'INPA-6.4.3-full.rar' and you'll find a .NRG file. This is a CD image that you'll need to either burn to a CD or extract to a folder using a tool such as ISOBuster.
- Extract the contents of the downloaded file 'BMW DIS v57 / SSS v32 Installer Files.nrg' and you'll find two folders: CD1 and CD2. These are the installation files for the virtual machine and the network bridge.
- Run the setup.exe file from the CD1 folder and follow the instructions to install the virtual machine. Choose the default options and enter '12345' as the password when prompted.
- Run the setup.exe file from the CD2 folder and follow the instructions to install the network bridge. Choose the default options and enter '12345' as the password when prompted.
- Copy the entire contents of the folder 'INPA' from the extracted .NRG file to your C:\ drive.
- Run the file 'instprog.exe' from the C:\INPA folder and follow the instructions to install INPA/EDIABAS. Choose English as the language and select 'Complete' as the installation type.
- Run the file 'referenz2006.exe' from the C:\INPA\REFERENZ\INSTALL folder and follow the instructions to install NCS Expert.
- Copy all files from C:\INPA\CFGDAT to C:\NCSEXPER\CFGDAT.
- Copy all files from C:\INPA\SGDAT to C:\NCSEXPER\SGDAT.
- Copy all files from C:\INPA\ECU to C:\EDIABAS\ECU.
- Run the file 'OBDSetup.exe' from the C:\EDIABAS\HARDWARE\OBD folder and follow the instructions to install the OBD driver.
- Run the file 'OBD.ini' from the C:\WINDOWS folder and change the Port settings to 'OBD' and the Hardware settings to 'USB'. Save and close the file.
- Run the file 'EDIABAS.ini' from the C:\EDIABAS\BIN folder and change the Interface settings to 'STD:OBD'. Save and close the file.
How to Use INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3
- Connect your USB-OBD cable to your laptop or PC and to your BMW's OBD port. Make sure your BMW's ignition is on, but do not start the engine.
- Run the file 'BMW DIS v57 VMware.exe' from the C:\Program Files\VMware folder and wait for the virtual machine to load. Enter '12345' as the password when prompted.
- Run the file 'INPALOAD.exe' from the C:\EDIABAS\BIN folder and wait for the INPA program to load. You should see a black dot next to 'Battery' and 'Ignition' on the lower right corner, indicating that the connection is successful.
- Select your BMW model from the main menu and then select your ECU from the sub-menu. You can now access various functions such as reading and clearing fault codes, monitoring live data, activating components, coding new features, and more.
- To exit INPA, press F12 and then close the INPA window.
- To exit the virtual machine, click on 'Start' and then 'Shut Down'. Wait for the virtual machine to shut down completely before closing the VMware window.
Conclusion
INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3 is a powerful software tool that can help you diagnose and code your BMW vehicle. However, it requires some technical skills and knowledge to install and use it properly. We hope this article has provided you with a clear and detailed guide on how to download, install, and use INPA/EDIABAS 6.4.3 on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10, with a USB-OBD cable that is compatible with your BMW model. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to leave a comment below or contact us for further assistance.
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