Here is thestep-by-step instruction to help out those who failed to install BMW Scanner V1.4.0 unlock (never locking) Pa-soft diagnostic software driver on Win 7 64-bit by installing BMW Scanner USB driver onWindows 7 32-bit instead.

Pa-softdownload:

Free download BMW scanner V1.4.0 Pa-soft

http://www.chinaautodiag.com/download/bmw-scanner-1.4.0-v-never-locking.zip

If the driver is not compatible with Windows 7 or you have not logged in as "Administrator”, latest win 7 driver can be downloaded here:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20808.zip

The USB driver can be installed for win7 32 bits without any issue. But for Win7 64-bit, you need to download the latest driver fromwww.ftdichip.com.

BMW scanner 1.4.0 USB driver on Win 7 32-bit instruction:

1) Remember where the folder/the program is installed. This will help to tell Win 7 O/S to locate the USB driver. For example: I:\3 in 1\bmwscan140a\bmw 140 driver.

2). Click Window "Start” button and chose "Control Panel” GUI button

3) Select "System” and then "Device Manager” GUI button

4) Select "Universal Serial Bus controller”

5) Select the USB device that is labeled as "BMW Scanner”

6) Right click to invoke sub menu of the "BMW Scanner”

Select "Update Driver Software”

7) Select "Browse My Computer for Driver Software”

Click "Browse” and locate where the software folder is located. And tick "Includes subfolders” as well.

9) Locate "BMW V1.4.0 Drivers” folder and press the "OK” button.

10) Check the folder is correct and click on the "NEXT” button to install the USB driver.

11) When the system will display "The best driver software for your device is up to date” message, the BMW scanner driver is well installed on Win 7,

12) Right click on the BMW Scanner and select "Properties” to confirm "The driver is working properly”. Please ensure that you MUST have "administrator right” to install the USB driver.

13) Plug the BMW scanner 1.4 cable with vehicle via OBD diagnostic socket. The label should be facing to the door with the LED light turn ON.

If your BMW model has 22-pin diagnostic socket, you properly need another BMW 20-pin to OBD2 16-Pin Connector.

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Here is the instruction on how to code your BMW MAF, recoding your BMW air flow meter step-by-step.

Hot-film air mass meter (HFM)
E38, E39, E46 / with M47, M57

This details how to code your car to accept the newer MAFs that replaced the now obsolete MAF that was present on the e46 320d’s launch up till 2001 September. Intermittent boost problems can be down to an uncoded new part number MAF.

This requires access to BMWOPS DISdiagnostic tool software and for you to understand how to use it. Neither I nor our website www.obd365.comwill be held responsible for any damage you may do to your ECU if something goes wrong!

Situation:1. In the BMW dealer organisation, the hot-film air mass meter is often replaced unnecessarily on vehicles with M47 or M57 engines.
The diagnosis procedures for finding the cause of a customer’s claim regarding the response of the engine and the vehicle’s performance are often only used if the replacement of the HFM has not resulted in the complaint being rectified.
2. Since November 2001, the BMW Parts Service has only supplied the air mass meter version fitted to vehicles with M57 engine from January 2001 and on vehicles with M47 engine from September 2001. This means a revised procedure for retrofitting.

Affected vehicles:E38, E39, E46 with M47 or M57 engine.

Procedure:In case of customer complaint, the DDE fault memory should first be read.
[Note] Hot-film air mass meters sent in through warranty/goodwill can only be processed in conjunction with the diagnosis report. In countries where return is not obligatory, the diagnosis report should be filed in the vehicle records for reliable auditing.
Proceed as follows if the fault memory entries or the nature of the complaint indicate an HFM malfunction:

A. M47 engine with DDE 3.0
With the DIS tester, work through test module "air mass meter”.
The test module can be found in the function selection on the DIS tester under => Complete vehicle => Drive => DDE 3.0 engine management => Air supply => Air mass meter
The air mass meter must only be replaced if the nominal values specified in the test module "air mass meter” are not achieved and an instruction is given to replace the HFM.

A. M57 engine with DDE 4.0
With the DIS tester, work through test module "air-mass system test”.
The test module can be found in the function selection on the DIS tester under => Complete vehicle => Drive => DDE 4.0 engine management => Air-mass system test
In the air-mass system test, the cause of the fault in the air-mass system is isolated clearly to the defective component group and the test module for the component group concerned is automatically drawn into the testing schedule for working through.
The HFM is then only to be replaced if an appropriate instruction to replace the HFM is given in the test module "Air-mass system test”.

The following applies to both engines:
On no account should just the sensor element in the housing be converted. The position of the sensor element is assigned to the housing and cannot be set in service!

Important:
Before programming, it must be noted that programming may abort on the E38 and E39 under the following conditions:
1. Programming abort on vehicles with DSC III (E38 and E39 from date of manufacture September 1998 to December 1999)
2. Programming abort on vehicles without DSC III

The cause of a program abort could be the ignition being switched off during programming, by the connection between DIS/MoDiC III and the control unit being broken or by the system voltage dropping below approx. 9 volts.
The functionality of the control units with FLASH technology are designed such that programming can be repeated following a program abort.

In case 1: During the programming procedure, the DSC III control unit interferes with telegram traffic between the control unit being programmed and the DIS/MoDiC III.

In case 2: The control unit being programmed refuses to communicate with the DIS/MoDiC III because of interference on the diagnosis cable.

Always connect up a battery charger before programming as a measure against a programming abort. Never connect or disconnect the charger during programming.

The vehicle voltage must not drop below approx. 9 volts during programming.

In case 1: Programming can only be correctly performed if the DSC III control unit is rendered free of current throughout programming. This is done by pulling the following fuse:
E38: fuse 17 (engine compartment)
E39: fuse 31 (glove compartment)

In case 2: If programming is aborted and the situation is not described under 1 above, the control unit should be disconnected for approx. 1 minute. After this, reconnect, switch on the ignition and perform programming again.

The most recent version of the air mass meter (part number 13 62 7 787 076) can be recognised by the protective grille for deflecting particles of dirt and moisture (see illustration 1).

Illustration 1: Most recent version of air mass meter.

This version can be retrofitted on all E38, E39 and E46 vehicles with M57 engine and on all E39 and E46 vehicles with M47 engine, providing the current DDE data status is programmed with the installation.

[Note] The part number of the programmed control unit must be enteredmanually.
[Note] If programming is not performed, the DDE control unit will misinterpret the air-mass signals, affecting the engine’s power output and exhaust emission characteristics.

When reprogramming the DDE control unit, proceed in the same way as when renewing the control unit, even though the existing control unit isnotbeing replaced:

1. Identify and print out the DDE control unit using => Diagnosis => Control unit functions.

9. Perform ” DDE control unit identification” again and check whether the new part number of the programmed control unit has been taken over.

Enclosure 1: E46, M47 with manual transmission
Enclosure 2: E46, M47 with automatic transmission
Enclosure 3: E39, M47
Enclosure 4: E46, M57 with manual transmission
Enclosure 5: E46, M57 with automatic transmission
Enclosure 6: E39, M57 D25
Enclosure 7: E39, M57 D30 with manual transmission
Enclosure 8: E39, M57 D30 with automatic transmission
Enclosure 9: E38, M57

Description: HFM for M47 and M57 engines
Part number: 13 62 7 787 076

If you do not have OPS DIS SSS,then you go for BMW ICOM which will do the same function as well.

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Problem:

I had a ENET (Ethernet to OBD) Interface Cable for BMW E-SYS ICOM Coding F-series. When using theE-SYS 3.23.4 in SoftToken, i entered thePIN: 2670. But the BMW ENET cable software display an error message "The EST "D: \ BMW323 \ Data \ Code AwayDKF01.est has expired”. Can you provide E-sys without tokens?

If you bought the ENET cable from us, you open the E-sys software and open***.nfofile to check the password.

ps. We cannot provide ENET Esys without tokens currently.

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Problem:

When install BWM ICOM A2 Super ICOM SSD(Solid Drive) on Lenovo ThinkPAD laptop, the windows turns to black screen.

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BMW ICOM A2+B+C Diagnostic & Programming Tooldon’t recognize ignition KL15 solution is provided by obdii365.com engineer.

Problem:
BMW ICOM A2 don’t recognize ignition KL15.

The ICOM don’t recognize ignition KL15 when I want to connect to BMW cars made after 2007.See attached image – KL15 is 0.0 V

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It’s a little expensive, i think, to buy a BMW ICOM A2+B+C diagnostic & programming system for a fresh car owner (BMW 3 series E46 320D 2005). Surfed the Internet, and found some ICOM Rheingold were offered in forums. But it is okay to do so? Honestly, a bit hesitant..

After a long-time consideration, decided to purchased a BMW ICOM A2, just the multiplexer without software shipped form HK.

Easy installation but no damage.. ICOM A2 interface, icom b most, some cables (20pin, usb, obd2, lan cable)

Then i downloaded

BMW ISTAD Rheingold 3.42.40 & ISTAP 2.52.3 VMware + Expert Mode.rar

and installed it on VMware player in Dell D630 with Window XP operating system.. The software version was kind od old, but it’s okay for me.. As a freshman, installation guide is very necessary!! Google and lots of ICOM software installation guide there..

Next i connected BMW ICOM interface to the laptop and my E46 320D, to calibrate/ reset BMW steering angle sensor with EDIABAS Tool32.

My steps:

Start launching Toolset 32

Find the DSC module and click "open”, for example, a E90 2005 320D it is DSC_87.prg)

Drop down the "Jobs” list and find out "lenkwinkel dsc abgleichen” option, ignition on and double click the option. Wait for about 10 seconds until the job is finished.

The steering Angle is calibrated and VIN is matched to car. Done!

Wow, never did something wiser than this, you know. $200 USD i saved.

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This post begins with one car owner’s Euro version of a 2000 E39 523i and its ASC/ABS/airbag lights on symptoms, then followed with the BMW scanners advice.

Car model and year:

Euro version of a 2000 E39 523i

Car symptoms:

-ASC/ABS/airbag lights on but, had no the codes read

-some of the door locks are not working

-reverse distance sensor is also non-functional

BMW scanner advice

INPA – need rework and soldering

For your use INPA will be the best, because of the ease of install, and simple repair needs.

If I were you, I'd buy this cable http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-scanner-140-v.html (for E39 you should bridge pin 7&8, soldering is fine) and just in case you should get the 20 pin adapter

Do not install anything on the disk that comes with that cable. You will just use this driver pack http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/...0Certified.exe, and then set up INPA.

You'll be able to do everything to BMWs older than 2006 with that setup.

INPA (and friends NCSExpert, WinKFP, Tool32) is easy to set up, and very powerful to use for diagnostics and even programming, but it's a little hard to navigate and figure out things at first because it doesn't have an extremely easy user interface.

INPA K+CAN scanner with FT232RL Chip– plug and play

For the first beginners, or the technician who are not experienced with the retrofit and soldering mentioned last parts. The easier option is to buy one INPA K+CAN scanner with FT232RL Chip, it is plug and play tool without rework and soldering.

If I were you, I’d buy this one $17.99 free shipping:

http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-inpa-k-can-743.html

It is an OBD2 to USB interface for BMW cars.BMW INPA K+CAN allows full diagnose of BMW from 1998 to 2008 cars.BMW INPA K+CAN is built in 2 lines K and D-can magisterial.

You will just use this driver pack http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1329lmik8g0c7nc

ISTA/D and ISTA/P – New and easy to use

Easy to use: Others like ISTA/D ISTA/P are very new, and some like ISTA/D are very easy to set up and use, but getting them to run on older cars (without the ISTA specific connection interface) is not always possible. But they're very easy to use.

Keep update and fix bug: Besides, ISTA/D and ISTA/P keep updating, such as ISTA/D and ISTA/P already update to the newest Rheingold ISTA-D 3.48.30 ISTA-P 3.55.2.001, which is compatible with Win8 System.

With programming tool: NCSExpert, WinKFP, E-sys, EDIABAS, inpa

GT1/DIS – not available in the market

GT1/DIS is a huge pain to set up and run, dealing with VM and the slow speed of it. However it has a nicer user interface and easier to navigate, and GT1 /DIS is not available in the market in China so far.

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