Ista, Inpa etc

Steeler · 06-04-2018, 08:17 AM

So I have some ongoing issues with modules and would like to be self sufficient in diagnosing.
Can you guys steer me to the best, easy to use product for this.
I am not tech savvy

so the easier the better from setup through actually using the programs.

Thanks

gpraceman · 06-04-2018, 10:06 PM

I tried to get NCS Expert, INPA, etc. setup on my laptop and was never able to get it running. My understanding is that it is not so user friendly.

I was looking at Carly for BMW, until I found out the software was now an annual subscription. That will be expensive in the long run.

Instead, I just ordered the Foxwell NT510. It is supposed to be good for diagnostics and can also do coding of features. We'll see how that works out.

RossBMWZseries · 06-05-2018, 12:11 AM

I also have the Foxwell NT510 (Shawben). It reads the codes and deletes them. But using a scanner goes beyond just doing that. You have to be quite tech savvy. I just ran codes for a misfire in my 328i. Pointed to the MAF. Replaced the MAF ($200) and I’m still getting the same codes as well as misfire. I’ve been told using a scanner requires a lot of reading, apparently it’s true

RobMCoupe · 06-05-2018, 07:34 AM

The easiest tool I ran across is Carly BMW. I purchased it couple years ago and is not subscription base. DIS is the most difficult to setup. ISTA-D ISTA-P is pretty easy to setup. It runs on many modern OSes. ISTA-D ISTA-P on eBay sells for like $50.

gpraceman · 06-05-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

The easiest tool I ran across is Carly BMW. I purchased it couple years ago and is not subscription base.

Unfortunately, it is now. If you bought it before they made the change, you are grandfathered in and don't have to pay the subscription rate.

RobMCoupe · 06-05-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gpraceman

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

The easiest tool I ran across is Carly BMW. I purchased it couple years ago and is not subscription base.

Unfortunately, it is now. If you bought it before they made the change, you are grandfathered in and don't have to pay the subscription rate.

Just to clarified Carly purchased prior to 3/2018 is not subscription based. I was afraid to upgrade until I read through different documents to confirmed.

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gpraceman Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 202 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 ///M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	I tried to get NCS Expert, INPA, etc. setup on my laptop and was never able to get it running. My understanding is that it is not so user friendly. I was looking at Carly for BMW, until I found out the software was now an annual subscription. That will be expensive in the long run. Instead, I just ordered the Foxwell NT510. It is supposed to be good for diagnostics and can also do coding of features. We'll see how that works out. __________________ 2006 Z4 ///M, Interlagos Blue/Beige
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RossBMWZseries Major 224 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: '11 E92 328i LCI & '06 Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Juan TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [7.00]	I also have the Foxwell NT510 (Shawben). It reads the codes and deletes them. But using a scanner goes beyond just doing that. You have to be quite tech savvy. I just ran codes for a misfire in my 328i. Pointed to the MAF. Replaced the MAF ($200) and I’m still getting the same codes as well as misfire. I’ve been told using a scanner requires a lot of reading, apparently it’s true
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RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	The easiest tool I ran across is Carly BMW. I purchased it couple years ago and is not subscription base. DIS is the most difficult to setup. ISTA-D ISTA-P is pretty easy to setup. It runs on many modern OSes. ISTA-D ISTA-P on eBay sells for like $50.
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