INPA EDIABAS Instructions
EDIABAS / INPA is a software tool that helps you to communicate with your car's computer. It can be used to diagnose and repair a variety of problems. It can be used with a variety of car models, including the E39 5-series. EDIABAS / INPA is a powerful tool that can be used to diagnose and repair a wide variety of car problems. However, it is important to note that this software should only be used by people who are familiar with car mechanics and have the necessary skills to use it safely.
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EDIABAS / INPA Installation
NOTE: NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ACCEPTED FOR ANY
DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOUR CAR BY FOLLOWING
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
I have successfully installed EDIABAS / INPA on both Windows XP Pro and Vista Business
using these instructions. The weak link is always going to be the lack of a serial port on
modern laptops and whether or not a USB/RS232 or PCIExpress/RS232 adapter will work
properly. I opted for getting my old Thinkpad out of the loft and treating it to a new battery.
Step 1 – Prepare the laptop
First, you have to make a tiny change to the Windows environment variables. This is less
scary than it sounds. INPA relies on a file called API.DLL being in a folder that is set in the
Windows “path” so you need to add the EDIABAS folder to the path variable, like this:
1. Go to control panel, select Classic View and open the "System" item
NOTE: NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ACCEPTED FOR ANY
DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOUR CAR BY FOLLOWING
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
I have successfully installed EDIABAS / INPA on both Windows XP Pro and Vista Business
using these instructions. The weak link is always going to be the lack of a serial port on
modern laptops and whether or not a USB/RS232 or PCIExpress/RS232 adapter will work
properly. I opted for getting my old Thinkpad out of the loft and treating it to a new battery.
Step 1 – Prepare the laptop
First, you have to make a tiny change to the Windows environment variables. This is less
scary than it sounds. INPA relies on a file called API.DLL being in a folder that is set in the
Windows “path” so you need to add the EDIABAS folder to the path variable, like this:
1. Go to control panel, select Classic View and open the "System" item
2. Choose "Advanced" and then "Environment Variables"
3. You'll see a system variable called "Path" - double-click this
4. In the "Variable value:" box, add ";c:\ediabas\bin" to the end of the list of folders - e.g:
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;c:\ediabas\bin
5. OK OK OK until the system window and control panel are gone
6. Reboot (important so that Windows picks up the change to the path)
Path variable
3. You'll see a system variable called "Path" - double-click this
4. In the "Variable value:" box, add ";c:\ediabas\bin" to the end of the list of folders - e.g:
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;c:\ediabas\bin
5. OK OK OK until the system window and control panel are gone
6. Reboot (important so that Windows picks up the change to the path)
Path variable
Step 2 – Install the software
1. Unzip the package, either onto laptop directly or onto CD (I used CD so I could move it on
to my old XP laptop easily)
2. Run the setup.exe program
3. Choose Next :
4. Choose Next
1. Unzip the package, either onto laptop directly or onto CD (I used CD so I could move it on
to my old XP laptop easily)
2. Run the setup.exe program
3. Choose Next :
4. Choose Next
5. Choose Typical and click next
6. Remember installation drive and catalogue and click install to continue
6. Remember installation drive and catalogue and click install to continue
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Key Features
- Supports different car models
- Can be used to diagnose and repair problems
- Allows you to communicate with your car's computer
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is EDIABAS / INPA?
EDIABAS/INPA is a software tool that helps you to communicate with your car's computer. It can be used to diagnose and repair a variety of problems.
What are the requirements for installing and using EDIABAS / INPA?
You'll need a laptop with a working serial port and a compatible cable. You'll also need to install the software onto your laptop. The instructions are provided in the manual.
What are some of the things that EDIABAS / INPA can be used for?
It can be used for a wide variety of things, including reading and clearing fault codes, accessing live data from the car's computer, and programming new parts. You can even do simple things like resetting the airbag light or checking the status of the car's battery.
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