Scan tool or software

Nipsey · 05-02-2022, 08:21 PM

I have been trying to find an answer regarding a scan tool or simple app/software that can reset or delete transport mode. I can’t seem to find any recent reviews that clearly state if any can. I know the software downloaded to a laptop such as inpa I believe it is called, will work but it is beyond my ability and comfort level. I believe the foxwell 510 did work. Not sure if the latest 530 with bmw software can. I know carly can’t as I have tried that.
Thanks for any help

Dynamics99 · 05-07-2022, 12:46 PM

Should be able to change the mode with BMW Scanner 1.4 since I've done it.
If you don't have it a google search will net you a download link. You do need to have a cable for it though. eBay sells them. The tool is a lot easier than using INPA or ISTA or NCSEXPERT but it has its limits.

Here is the link to a post in the UK forums:
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=126371

Nipsey · 05-09-2022, 02:29 PM

Thank you for the link. Does the program require a laptop or could an android tablet do it?

Dynamics99 · 05-09-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nipsey

Thank you for the link. Does the program require a laptop or could an android tablet do it?

It requires a laptop. For windows, you should be fine as long as you have a USB port. For Macbook, you have to run Windows Bootcamp. I have used a windows laptop but it's so slow that it grinds the gears in my brain. So I decided to install Windows Bootcamp on my Macbook Pro. I will get a USB A to USB C adapter and see if it works. Fingers crossed.

Nipsey · 05-09-2022, 08:16 PM

I can try the windows laptop route and if it is to clunky maybe I can beg the wifes mac book

Dynamics99 · 05-09-2022, 09:00 PM

Haha,

It should not hog up much memory or processing power compared to ISTA or INPA. You can also code some features on the Z4 using the tool. It's quite rigid I would say. NCSEXPERT is also another tool used for coding (a bit complicated but there are guides).

Nipsey · 06-12-2022, 12:59 AM

Could you offer any advice on installing the software. I am struggling with the drivers I believe. I downloaded the proper drivers for windows 11 which is what I am running. But it keeps stalling, not recognizing my cable possibly. It is a bummer geeks cable which I have used before

tomjonesBT33 · 06-12-2022, 07:45 AM

Where are you located? There may be a forum member in your area willing to help. If you're in the Northern Virginia or DC metro area, I can reset this for you.

Nipsey · 06-14-2022, 03:09 AM

Thank you very much for the offer. Unfortunately I am up in Maine. No local shops have been able to reset it. The nearest dealer is over an hour drive. So I was hoping I could figure out how to load the software. If a foxwell or schwaben scanner would work I would just buy one. But I have thrown a bit more money at it than I planned buying scan tools that didn’t work.

Nipsey · 06-16-2022, 01:25 PM

Just wanted to post an update. I have an autel mx808 and there was an update just released this month which added a ton of coding options and also made it bi-directional. There was also a very large update on BMW specific software.
So I just deleted transport mode. It could not have been easier. The user interface is excellent and it took all of 5 minutes. So anybody looking for a good scan tool that is bidirectional and fairly low priced. This may be an option. I did not explore any further but there was a huge amount of stuff under the service tag that was empty before.

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Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Scan tool or software I have been trying to find an answer regarding a scan tool or simple app/software that can reset or delete transport mode. I can’t seem to find any recent reviews that clearly state if any can. I know the software downloaded to a laptop such as inpa I believe it is called, will work but it is beyond my ability and comfort level. I believe the foxwell 510 did work. Not sure if the latest 530 with bmw software can. I know carly can’t as I have tried that. Thanks for any help
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Dynamics99 Private First Class 28 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 & E90 335i 6MT MSport Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Should be able to change the mode with BMW Scanner 1.4 since I've done it. If you don't have it a google search will net you a download link. You do need to have a cable for it though. eBay sells them. The tool is a lot easier than using INPA or ISTA or NCSEXPERT but it has its limits. Here is the link to a post in the UK forums: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=126371
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Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Thank you for the link. Does the program require a laptop or could an android tablet do it?
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Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the help I can try the windows laptop route and if it is to clunky maybe I can beg the wifes mac book
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Dynamics99 Private First Class 28 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 & E90 335i 6MT MSport Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Haha, It should not hog up much memory or processing power compared to ISTA or INPA. You can also code some features on the Z4 using the tool. It's quite rigid I would say. NCSEXPERT is also another tool used for coding (a bit complicated but there are guides).
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Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Could you offer any advice on installing the software. I am struggling with the drivers I believe. I downloaded the proper drivers for windows 11 which is what I am running. But it keeps stalling, not recognizing my cable possibly. It is a bummer geeks cable which I have used before
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tomjonesBT33 Second Lieutenant 177 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5M [0.00] 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	Where are you located? There may be a forum member in your area willing to help. If you're in the Northern Virginia or DC metro area, I can reset this for you. __________________ 2006 Z4 M Roadster - Silver Grey Metallic 2011 X3 xDrive28i - Deep Sea Blue Metallic 2012 X5 M - Monte Carlo Blue Metallic 2017 X1 xDrive28i - Alpine White
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06-14-2022, 03:09 AM	#9
Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Thank you very much for the offer. Unfortunately I am up in Maine. No local shops have been able to reset it. The nearest dealer is over an hour drive. So I was hoping I could figure out how to load the software. If a foxwell or schwaben scanner would work I would just buy one. But I have thrown a bit more money at it than I planned buying scan tools that didn’t work.
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Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Just wanted to post an update. I have an autel mx808 and there was an update just released this month which added a ton of coding options and also made it bi-directional. There was also a very large update on BMW specific software. So I just deleted transport mode. It could not have been easier. The user interface is excellent and it took all of 5 minutes. So anybody looking for a good scan tool that is bidirectional and fairly low priced. This may be an option. I did not explore any further but there was a huge amount of stuff under the service tag that was empty before.
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