This article will guide you how to install ELM327 USB cable/scanner on your Windows computer. It will then work with any OBD2 software and your car. (If ELM327 USB isn't setup properly as per instructions below — then OBD software will not even detect the cable — let alone connect to the vehicle.) Related Resources: Guide for Installing ELM327 Bluetooth on Windows Guide for Installing ELM327 WIFI on Windows |
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(Cable should NOT be connected to your laptop yet. Only connect it when instructions say so.)
Windows XP, Vista, 7:
Bought ELM327 from Total Car Diagnostics?
- Install DRIVER PACK 3.
Didn't buy ELM327 from Total Car Diagnostics?
Install all 4 driver packs below. Reason why so many to install is various ELM327's use different hardware chips. So one pack below should work.
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If you bought ELM327 cable from elsewhere (clones, eBay, other manufacturers) then install all Driver Packs below, because they cover widest range of chip makers..
- DRIVER PACK 1
Steps to install Driver Pack 1:- If you have 64-bit Windows, double-click on: CP210xVCPInstaller_x64
- If you have 32-bit Windows, double-click on: CP210xVCPInstaller_x86
That's it!
Go to Step 2 below to test if everything is working ok..
Windows 8, 10:
Important: Any ZIP file below must be extracted specifically to Desktop. Then run the .exe file as Administrator. (Right-click > Run as Administrator)
Bought ELM327 from Total Car Diagnostics?
- Install DRIVER PACK 3.
Didn't buy ELM327 from Total Car Diagnostics?
Install all 5 driver packs below. Reason why so many to install is various ELM327's use different hardware chips. So one pack below should work.
- DRIVER PACK 1
Steps to install Driver Pack 1:- If you have 64-bit Windows, double-click on: CP210xVCPInstaller_x64
- If you have 32-bit Windows, double-click on: CP210xVCPInstaller_x86
- DRIVER PACK 4
- DRIVER PACK 5 Most Important!
Steps to install Driver Pack 5:- Please FIRST move the unextracted folder to your Desktop, else below #2 step won't show 'Install' option.
- Right-click on 'ser2pl' (icon has a little gear pic in it) and choose 'Install', as per below pic:
- Connect ELM327 cable to your laptop. Then..
Go to: Control Panel » System » Device Manager » Ports (COM & LPT)
You will likely see a yellow mark next to 'Prolific', like this:
Right-click on it » Update Driver Software - Click 'Browse my computer for driver software'.
- Select 'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'.
- UNcheck 'Show compatible hardware'.
- Select: Prolific driver version 3.3.2.102
- Install. That's it! The yellow triangle next to 'Prolific..' should be gone.
- Please FIRST move the unextracted folder to your Desktop, else below #2 step won't show 'Install' option.
That's it!
Go to Step 2 below to test if everything is working ok..
(You can now CONNECT your ELM327 USB cable to any port on the laptop.)
Ok, we're almost ready to start scanning your vehicle.
First, let's ensure that everything is working fine!
Here's how..
Windows Vista/7/8/10: Control Panel » System » Device Manager
Windows XP: Control Panel » System » 'Hardware' tab » Device Manager
Notice any device with any one of the following names:
- FT232R USB UART
- Prolific USB-to-Serial..
- USB Serial Port
- USB2.0-Serial
- Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge
NONE of above devices should have a yellow mark () next to them.
If none of the above has a yellow mark, then congratulations! You're ready to begin scanning your car(s). Click here on how to connect to your car in the next 5 minutes..
If any one of above devices has a yellow mark, then:
- Right-click on that device » Uninstall
- Unplug cable
- Restart PC
- Download and unextract DRIVER PACK 6
- Double-click on 'InstallUSB' to install
- Connect cable to laptop. Yellow mark should now be gone. Success!
If yellow mark is STILL not gone after doing 1-6 above, then do this:a) While cable is plugged in, right-click on device with the yellow mark.
b) Click on: Update Driver Software
c) Choose: Browser my computer for driver software
d) Browse to and select folder where you unextracted Driver Pack 6. Make sure 'Include subfolders' is ticked ON.
e) Click on: Next
f) If you get RED warning, choose: Install this driver software anyway
g) After it installs successfully, another yellow mark may appear under 'Other Device'. Eg:
h) If g above is true, then do steps a-f for 'Unknown Device'. It may also show as 'COMx'.
Even DRIVER PACK 6 didn't help? Then likely it's a 'Code 10 error' next to 'Prolific USB-to-Serial' device. Click here to fix that.
Even 'Code 10 error' fix didn't help and yellow mark () is STILL not gone? Go to Troubleshooting below.
Step 1: Install your OBD2 software (if you don't have it — checkout TOAD OBD software). Do NOT launch it yet.
Step 2: Connect ELM327 USB to your computer and car's OBD port (usually underneat dashboard/steering wheel).
Step 3: Place the key in the ignition and turn it forward to 'ON' position. (Position where all dashboard lights are on. This is one position before engine starts.)
Step 4: Start your OBD diagnostic software. Click 'Connect', and it should auto-connect to your vehicle. That's it!
TIP: If you want maximum data reported from the car — turn on the engine.
Yes, you can safely drive the vehicle while ELM327 is plugged in and application is monitoring car's data. Keep eyes on the road at all times.
Troubleshooting: Solutions for ELM327 Connection Issues.. |
Common Solutions:
If you're unable to connect successfully to your car, then that's because of 2 reasons:
- Your vehicle is notOBD2 compatible.
- Random issues that can be fixed with below solutions..
Here are solutions in recommended order:
- First check that ELM327 is physically working (not defunct). When you plug in the cable into a USB port, all the lights on ELM327 interface/device should flash. And then it'll return to 1 red light (power).
Condition of a defunct ELM327 interface: All lights will not initially flash, and only red light will be on. - Restart computer (while keeping cable connected to laptop). Try again.
- Plug USB into different physical port of your computer. Try again.
- If all above solutions fail, then we will help you (only if you are Total Car Diagnostics customer). Here's all you need to do..
Connect ELM327 USB cable into laptop. (Don't need to plug the other end to car)
Step 1: Go to Control Panel.
Windows Vista/7/8/10: Control Panel » System » Device Manager
Windows XP: Control Panel » System » 'Hardware' tab » Device ManagerStep 2: Expand 'Ports (COM & LPT)' and 'Other Devices'.
Step 3: Take picture of the screen (Press 'Print Screen' key on the keyboard then paste into any graphics program. Or take shot with camera/phone.)
Step 4:Contact us and attach the picture. Radio victoria fueguina laptops & desktops driver download.
Free Software To Test If ELM327 is Working with Windows and Vehicle..
Step 1: Install EasyOBD. Do not launch it until Step 4 below.
Step 2: Connect ELM327 USB/Bluetooth to laptop and car.
Step 3: Turn on car ignition. (One step before engine turns on)
Step 4: Launch EasyOBD. It will automatically connect.
If first 5 lines are GREEN — then ELM327/Windows is 100% installed correctly. In this case, can get TOAD pro software.
If any of the first 5 lines are RED — then OBD2 scanner won't work on your car. Rather take it to mechanic.
Resources: |
- ELM327 AT Commands: List of commands you can manually type into OBD software terminal.
where to download and how to install… Here you go.
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NOTE: I am NOT responsible for any damage YOU do to your car or computer.BMW INPAwill work with few select things for an E38 such as resetting adaptations, diagnostics, code reading, etc. NCS Expert will NOT run on a 64-bit operating syetm. If you have a 32-bit version of Windows 10, please feel free to try ECS Expert and let me know if it works!
I have NOT tried INPA with any other bmw models. Please feel free to comment your success on other models!!
BMW INPA Windows 10 download links:
K+DCAN usb cable:
Switch mode K+DCAN cable:
http://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/bmw-inpa-k-can-with-ft232rq-chip.html
INPA software 5.0.2:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wvgykv0zg2scju9/INPA.rar?dl=0
INPA cable software:
Please allow time for these downloads. They are fairly good sized.
How to setupINPA 5.0.2 on Windows 10 64bit:
Should you get ANY errors or pop-ups during any phase of the installation, ignore them. INPA will still install.
Pre-Installation
1.Download all required files and programs,as listed below. Also you should have the K+DCAN cable in your posession(link provided below).
2.Extract the INPA.rar to your desktop. You will be left with INPA folder.
3.Extract INPAcable.rar to your desktop. You will be left with INPA cable folder.
Installation – Phase 1
1.Open INPA cable folder and move the top four folders (step1, step2, step3 and driver) to Windows(Cfolder of your PC.
2.Whilst in Windows(C, open 01_Step1 folder and copy EC-APPS over to your Windows(Cdrive.
3.Go back to 01_Step1 folder and open the NFS folder. Open Entpackt folder. Open disk 1, find SETUP.exe and right-click it. Goto Properties/Compatibility and set it to run in compatibilty mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3). Also, check the box for Run as Administrator. Hit Apply then Ok.
4.Double-click SETUP.exe to launch.
5. Once window pops up, select Windows XP. Click Weiter (it means Next).
6.Click Weiter 3 more times. Make sure User Mode is selected. Click weiter.
7.Make sure top choice is selected (1 Parametri……). Click Weiter.
8.Ensure OBD is selected. Press weiter. Ensure Kein API-TRACE. Click weiter. Ensure Kein IFH-TRACE is selected. Click weiter.Ensure Komfort(.IPO) is selected. Press weiter.
9.Press OK. Let install. Press ok, and again. Press any key to continue.
10.Select Ja,Computer jetzt neu starten. Click Breeden. This will restart your PC as needed.
Phase 2
1.Goto Windows(C/02_Step_2/INSTALL and right click on Instprog. Set it up to run in compatibility mode as mentioned in Phase1, step 3. Then double-click to launch.
2.Press OK if prompted. Select Enlgish then press weiter.
3.Press continue and continue again. Ensure destination is under C:
4. Press continue. Select BMW Group Rectification programs UK. (NOT USA) Press continue.
5.Check off all white boxs. There will be 2 update and 1 complete that needs to be checked. Press continue, and again. You may get error. ignore it. Otherwise, press End.
6.Restart your PC once more manually.
Phase 3
1.Goto Windows(C/03_Step_3/INSTALL and right click on Instprog. Set it up to run in compatibility mode as mentioned in Phase1, step 3. Then double-click to launch.
2.Press OK if prompted. Select Enlgish then press weiter.
3.Press continue and continue again. Ensure destination is under C:
4. Press continue. Select BMW Group Rectification programs UK. (NOT USA) Press continue.
5.Under INPA 5.0.1, check off Update. Under NCS Expert 3.0.8, check off Complete. Press continue.
6.Click on Rename. In the box, type the number 1 and press continue, and again. You might gett error. Ignore it. IF prompted, press End.
Phase 4
1.Plug in your K+DCAN cable. You will from now on use ONLY that port.
**Windows 10 will autoatically update the driver IF needed. Windows 10 also already has a serial function. This is all we need to modify.**
2.In your search box (lower left of screen next to Windows button), type “Device Manager”. Click on the top option.
3.Once in Device Manager, locate Ports(COM & LPT) and click on the little plus sign next to it. It should now show USB Serial Port (COMx) under Ports(COM & LPT). **The little ‘x’ is in place of whatever number you have the cable plugged into).
4.Right-click on USB Serial Port (COMx) and click Properties.
5.Goto Port Settings tab. Click Advanced. Change the COM Port Number to COM1.
6.Change Latency Timer from 16 to 1. Press ok. Press ok again. Close Device Manager.
7.Goto Windows(C/Driver_D_CAN_USB and double-click OBDSetup.exe. Press Enter.
Phase 5
1.Go into Control Panel/System/Advanced System Settings/Environment Variables.
2.Ensure that System Variables TMP and TEMP both contain the path C:EDIABASBin.
3.If not, manually add it in. Example: C:WindowsTemp;C:EDIABASBin
4.the ‘;’ is important to seperate paths. Please ensure you put that in there then add in the rest.
Phase 6
1.From Desktop, open INPA folder then open the second INPA folder. Right click on Step_1_Install_BMW_Tools and click Poperties. Goto Compatibilty and run the program in compatibility mode for Windows 7. Also, run as administrator. Click Apply then ok. Doulbe-click to launch.
2.Enusre destination path is C:BMW Tools , if it is not change it to that.
3.Press Install. You will get an error. Press ok.
4.Goto Windows(C/BMW Tools/Programminstallation and right-click on setup.exe. Set it up for compatibility mode as stated in Phase 1, step 3.
5.double-click to launch. Select English, press ok. Press Next. Accept and press next. Press next again and again.Ensure the installation destination is C:EDIABAS, click next.Ensure installation destination is C:EC-APPSNFS,click next.Ensure installation destination is C:EC-APPSINPA, click next.Ensure installation destination is C:NCSEXPER, click next.Ensure start menu folder is BMW Standard Tools. click next.
6.You do NOT have to perform the data backup if not desired. I didn’t. Uncheck box if not wanting data backup and click next.Ensure hardware-interface setting is STD:OBD and click next.Ensure COM port for serial OBD is Com1. Check the box for USB to serial adapter. click next. Click Install. If any errors, ignore them.
Phase 7
1.Goto Desktop/INPA/INPA and right-click the file ‘Step 2_ Install INPA.exe’.Set up for compatibility as mentioned in Phase 6,step 1.
2.The Destination Path should be ‘C:temp’, leave as it is and click ‘Next’.
3.Choose ‘English’ and select ‘Continue’ and ‘Continue’.
4.Select ‘C:’ and then ‘Continue’.
5.Select ‘BMW Group Rectification Programs UK’ and click ‘Continue’.
6.Tick ‘Update’ for all options where not grayed out, then ‘Continue’.
7.Select ‘OBD’, then ‘Continue’ and ‘Continue’.
8.The installation will begin and complete.
Phase 8
1.Goto Desktop/INPA/INPA and right-click the file ‘Step 3_ Final Update.exe’.Set up for compatibility as mentioned in Phase 6,step 1.
2.The Destination Path should be left as it is, then select ‘Install’.
3.Select ‘Yes to all’.
4.Once completed, the window will close itself.
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Phase 9
1.Goto Desktop/INPA/INPA and double-click the file ‘serial port.reg’.
2.When prompted, select ‘Yes’ and ‘Yes’. You will receive confirmation that your registry has been updated.
3.Locate the file ‘C:EDIABASBinobd.ini’ and copy this file into your Windows folder.
4.Edit the file ‘C:EC-APPSINPACFGDATINPA.INI’ in Notepad, locate the section that starts with ‘//F3’, remove the slashes at the beginning of the three lines of text, and amend any instance of ‘F10’ to ‘E46’.
**Step 4 is only needed if you are working on an E46. Otherwise, ignore this step!
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In theory, you will not have INPA on your desktop. Right-click it and set up compatibility mode as mentioned in Phase 1, step 3. Double click to launch.
Credits:
http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/…64bit-t103023/
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/…INPA-Windows-10-64-bit-Installation-Guide
I utilized these couple of great tutorials, gathered all files needed, made my own .rar files and layed out the instructions as required to getINPA softwareworking on Windows 10 64-bit.
The final tip:
ICOM A2can be used with diagnosis and also programming. While DCAN cable can do all of those it is not safe to program modules because there have been a lot of cases where modules were bricked.You can only get your 1B file using FSC generator with ICOM on an E series car but cannot generate 1B file using a DCAN cable since it will give you an error. There is another way though of getting your 1B file without using an ICOM on an E series through the USB port inside your glovebox accessing the hard drive directly. Rather than going through all those stuff, it is more convenient to just buy the lifetime FSC code and be done with it.
To see if I understood:
Programming= Flashing a module, which means changing the actual software. Best done with an ICOM.
Coding= Reading and writing the memory which contains the configuration. Can be done with a K&DCAN cable.
ICOM: fast protocol, allows to secure flash software and read/write access the entire memory. Similar to JTAG programming.
K&DCAN Cable: slow serial protocol, flashing would take ages and errors could occur. Also, not possible to access the entire memory. Similar to RS232 bootloader access.
You program a module if you want to update the software to a newer one or if you a retrofitting a new module and want to flash it. ICOM is a lot more stable than dcan cable when it comes to programming. And you are right there are modules that takes hours to finish and any interruption in the process will surely brick that module. You can get a cheap china clone ICOM but finding a refutable vendor selling a good working ICOM is not easy. I’ve been using China ICOM from http://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/bmw-inpa-k-can-with-ft232rq-chip.html it’s a good helper in my garage repair work. You can also getrecommendations from others who bought a working clone ICOM.