All About BMW Scan Tools (INPA, BMW Scanner 1.4)

This doesn't cover every BMW scan tool out there, just the two that I happen to own.

You can get BMW Scanner here:

You can get a K+DCAN cable here:

To find out more about DiS and Progman:

This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.

[hardys]

dude, you are the Bob Ross of BMW repairs. When I get angry at my tool, the BMW engineers or whatever doesnt work, I watch your video and come back to job, confident I can do this. Tks

[carloslargaespada]

Hey 50's kid, I'm a big fan of all your videos. Than you for all you do!

[jerryprize]

Awesome overview, I was looking at DIS and now it's looking like INPA for me.

[MrDanoman]

I have to stop a minute and thank you for all the information you're putting out on fixing our 'ole favorite cars and helping us keep them on the road and running smoothly. MANY thanks...!!! :)

[MisterAdventureGT]

50's kid i salute you ! your video helped me a lot i have an e39 and e53 and definetly you make my life easier

[naureh]

Thanks for an excellent explanation. Good work. All the best.

[kirkbanton]

Great video as usual. your videos are different from most people. YOU are like a teacher, I really like the way how you present the information.
I will buy a BMW one day, when I get it I will be very knowledgeable.

[fitzmorrison]

Hey 50's kid, thanks for all the info on the e46.

[CarDiagnosticSoftware]

What a good guy, Thank for sharing and your funny at the end of video.

[ggua]

I’m a new subscriber. Thank for the DIY videos.

[emiliordache]

Hello.

First of all I want to thank you for the content you are sharing with us, well explained diy's and great video editing skills.

I am about to rebuild the disa valve, as I hear a really small rattle sound inside of the intake manifold. My question is, I can use inpa to check this? Or, when the engine is runing, I can just unplug and the sound should disappear? And if so, ecu will stock an error that will remains there even if I will plug it back?

Thanks!!

[revokedxr]

a note to all pre-2000 owners the only way for any of these to work properly is to make sure you have "jumper wire hack" for the diagnostic terminal under the hood!! i spent many months with alot of different scan tools. but none had FULL access and most wouldnt function fully until i jumped the wire with a 1" piece of wire under the diagnostic cap found the video on youtube accidentally but THANK GOD I did !! everything works now :)

[MattTheriot]

This is so damn helpful, I got INPA working on an xp virtual machine, which I had to patch together from several sources which wouldn't work on their own. It's useful, but any information where I can get explanations of what the values mean is great.

[jeremyboucher]

Hey 50s, are you still at it on the e46's? or have you moved on to newer cars?

[ianyoung]

HI 50 kiD WHAT Scanner would you recommend for the new bmw, i have 2 x6 2011 and 2010 3.5 and 5.0, your recommendation would be greatly appreciated

[belair]

you're videos are very informative and you are well educated about your subjects ! I bought the Pa Soft and I'm playing with it . I got a used LCM because my turn signals, hazard and high beams didn't work . The used LCM gave me signals . Hazards but the high beams still not working ! The one thing that changed with high beams is the indicator blue light comes on now when signal switch is pushed in, anything in the LCM coding that would turn high beams off?

[sgfreak]

Question, for the vanos. Should those numbers match up 100% exactly? Mine are off in small amounts. I can upload a video if you wouldn't mind checking.

[ahmedibrahim_]

thank you so helpful
can i use inpa software by bmw scanner cable or versa?!

[ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Hi, I have a 2001 BMW 330i. I am told that my transmission needs to be changed because the transmission computer isn't working. By 2 BMW / German car repair shops. Is the transmission computer inside the transmission to where I have to change it or can I reprogram or purchase in transmission computer separately? I would really appreciate the help in clarifying this thank you. And thanks for your videos.

[JMUDoc]

Another that must be considered is Scan Master ELM - this one is extremely comprehensive and, best off all, GRAPHS sensor outputs so that they can be reviewed after a test drive.