Possible to use Older ISTA-D with new DB2.40?

Is it possible to use an Older ISTA-D for example 4.15 with an newer DB 4.20 ?

its possible, you have to make a new key in registry:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\BMWGroup\ISPI\Rheingold]

"BMW.Rheingold.Database.CheckAppVersion.Enabled"="False"

and change product version in registry from your installed new standalone ista:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\BMWGroup\ISPI\ISTA]
"ProductVersion"="4.15.16.17369"
look here:

https://www.obdii365.com/producttags/bmw-icom-next.html

ENET Cable on BMW E/F/G/I Series FAQs

Have collected questions and answers of ENET ESYS cable’s compatibility of vehicle coverage.

Here you go.

link: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-enet-interface-cable-e-sys-icom-coding-f-series.html

BMW ENET cable is NOT fit E series

Question: Will it work on e90?

Answer: No. You need K+DCAN USB to OBD cable for e90

Question: I have i com ista hdd what cable do i need ? i have 3 e series cars

Answer: If u have an I com you only need an Ethernet chord

If u have an E series and no icon Then you need a k d can cable

Question: Does this work with E60?

Answer: You require a K+ DCAN cable

Ethernet to OBD interface works with F, G, I series

Question: Will this cable work with BMW I3 2016?

Answer: Yes, the cable will work on the I01 BMW i3 2014 to 2016

Question: Does this cable work with m240i

Answer: yes

Question: Will this work on F01?

Answer: I would suppose so? It worked on my F30, 2016.

Question: Would it work with 2007 1 series, E87?

Answer: No

Question: Will this work for a F87 for Bootmod3

Answer: Yes, it does.

Question: Is this compatible with 2017 x4 m40i?

Answer: Yes

Question: cable works with BMW i3?

Answer: I think yes but not sure

And i am going to use it on f30 and it fits my car.

You can ask the seller for this

But as i see from internet picture they all the same jack

Question: Will this work on a bmw 2014 x1 m sport?

Answer: NO. You have an E84

Question: Will this work with a 2011 e91 328i convertible? some enet cables work with the e-series?

Answer: No it won’t. NO ENET Cable works with E-series vehicles. There is no ZGW Gateway ECU in any E-series vehicle and therefore there is no way to connect to the car via IP. Anyone who tells you different is a liar.

Question: Does the code work on a 2013 740li?

Answer: It most likely should. It is just an OBDII connector with an RJ-45 connector on the other side, so technically it will work with any OBDII car. Just remember to use the proper version of coding software and the guide for the F01 chassis to make sure you don’t mess anything up on your car

Question: will it fit my 2013 bmw x3 ?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work on a 2016 mini cooper s clubman f54?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work with 2005 mini cooper s r53? along with ista?

Answer: No

Question: Will it work with 2016 BMW 428i convertible ?

Answer: Yes it will. Buy from ENET cables fast and we provide instructions and everything you need to get started including links to the necessary software

Question: Does this work on 2003 bmw 330i???

Answer: Yes, it works with BMW 3 Series models.

Question: Will this work on my 2015 BMW 428I F36?

Answer: yes

Question: Will this work with 2016 mini cooper / and countryman (f56 or r60)?

Answer: Yes for the F56 … No for the R60

Question: Will this work with a 2014 M235i?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work for a bmw x6 35i n55 2013/2014

Answer: This is only for F, G and I series BMW, your 2013 X6 is still E71/E72 series

Question: Will this work for a 2014 bmw x5 sdrive35i?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this cable work on a 2013 M6?

Answer: Yes, I have used it on a 2013 and 2014 m6. Will work for any F series.

Question: Will this work on a 2006 525xi to remove passenger restraint system warning error?

Answer: It depends on the software you are using, normally a good scanner software could do that. remember that cable is only the interface,

e-sys is very complete and powerful, likely it can do it

Question: Does it work for a bmw f30 lci 2017 320i with a b48 engine? thanks.

Answer: Yes

Question: Work with 2014 125i F20 ?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work on 2007 V8 550i e60 with F10?

Answer: Yes, it does.

Question: will this work for a 2015 BMW X5?

Answer: yes … buy from ENET Cables Fast and receive your product quickly with software links and coding guides and codes included

Question: Does it fit a 2016 februari 520?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work on 2011 Countryman?

Answer: It should.. it’s a standard OBD II connector to RJ-45 Ethernet connector.. As long as your laptop/pc has the port you’re good..

Question: Will this work coding the rex range extender hold on a 2015 bmw i3?

Answer: Hello.. It should be, pretty standard Ethernet to OBD connector.. But I cannot confirm..

Question: Does it work to code new injectors on 2011 bmw 550i GT F07 ?

Answer: No

Question: Will this work on G series cars?

Answer: yes. buy from seller ENET Cables Fast to receive coding cheat sheets for new X3/5/7 series along with all other necessary software to code your car.

Question: Will this cable work for a 2016 bmw 1 series? f20

Answer: Yes, it will work.

Question: Does this cable work with F48 2017

Answer: Yes it will .

Question: What all would i need to start coding different options for my 2013 x3 35i? i want my passenger to be able to watch dvd while traveling in my car

Answer: You would need this cable and then a computer with the proper software and setup to do the programming. It is a lot of work in my opinion and requires extensive knowledge of the software. I would recommend instead search amazon for the “Carly Original Bluetooth GEN 2 OBD Adapter” which is a adapter that allows you to program with a few clicks from your phone.

Question: Does this work on 2013 3 series?

Answer: I have a 2014 F30 (328xi) and it works perfect. I would imagine it would work on a 2013 as well.

Question: Does it work on 520i from februari 2016?

Answer: Yes

Question: Have 2 bmws. does it work with 2016 f30 320i & 2014 f25 x3? will you provide link to download software?

Answer: F series yes and g series but not e series

Question: Is it compatible with a bmwi3 2017? does it come with software and likes/guides?

Answer:  ot sure if it works with your i3 but it does not come with any instructions, guides or software. You will need to download the proper software.

Question: Will this work with 2013 328 convertible?

Answer: Yes, it works for all F-series.

uestion:Will this work with G20?

Answer: It should for diagnosing but not programming and software

Question: Does this cable work on 2011 535i GT

Answer: Yes

Question: will it fit my 2013 bmw x3 ?

Answer: Yes

Question: does this cable work with 2016 435?

Answer: Yes works on all F, G, I series

uestion:Does it work for 2012 328i?

Answer: Works for all f series BMW

Question: Anyone tried this on a G05 yet and know if it works?

Answer: Cable should work no problem but there’s not much you can do to G05

Question: Will this work on a 2017 F31 Sport Wagon?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will the cable and coding work on a 2013 740li?

Answer: You bought from the wrong seller …. when you buy from ENET Cables Fast you will get everything you need

Question: do you have a compatible cable for Mini R60?

Answer: Compatible already . Same cable

Question: Will I be able with this cable and provided software to code and register a new battery on my F25?

Answer: Yes you will need ISTA Rheingold software along with the cable to do this.

Question: Will this cable work on the G01 X3M40i chassis?

Answer: Yes I believe so, all f series model

Question: Does this work for 2016 750i?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work on a 2013 X5? E70

Answer: No

uestion:Does this cable work with F48 2017?

Answer: Yes.

Question: does this cable worl with my 2019 x3 g01 bmw?

Answer: Works with all F, G & I series BMW

Question: Does this work on a 2017 i3 rex with business navigation (not professional)?

Answer: Yes

Question: Will this work for a 2013 bmw 320i

Answer: If you have the F30 generation then yes it will work

Question: Will this work 2013 bmw 320i

Answer: It definitely will. I have a 13 328, and it works fine. The port is next to the foot plate. If you order it from the same people I did they will send you link for the pzdata and e sys. I hope this helps

Question: Will this work with a 2016 x3 to retrofit for Sirius radio?

Answer: yes.

Question: I replaced mechatronic on my f25 x3 2011 and the car doesn’t shift out “Park”. Can I use your cable to reset it somehow?

Answer: If you have the software to read the faults I don’t see why not.

Software compatible:

Question: Does this cable works with ista/d?

Answer: Yes

Question: Can e-sys work with this cable and a rj-45 to usb adapter?

Answer: Yes. Thats exactly what I did and worked flawlessly for my ’17 X5

Question: Is the Rheingold software legally available, or is the entire market usage of this product based on illegal unlicensed versions?

Answer: It’s not illegally unlicensed it’s just cleveraly exploited platforms from Russian servers with loose copyright laws

Quality, source, PC..:

Question: For the people who had quality control issues with their cable, which seller did you guys buy it from?

Answer: You can buy the cable from anyone reliable but you’d better check if it has support or not esp you’re a newbbie for this.

Question: Is this cable had the genuine Ftdi rs232 chipset?

Answer: No, there is no chipset involved for a BMW ENET Cable. You must be referring to a BMW KDCAN Cable for E-Chassis Cars. ENET Cables are used for F, G and I chassis BMWs

Question: Can I use this cable to read engine codes and reset service reminders?

Answer: Yes

Question: Can I use this cable to work with the scan guage 2 device?

Answer: If scan gauge uses the cable and has a f series g series pin out one set up

Question: How long is the cable?

Answer: It’s 2 meters long.

Question: Will I need to use a windows computer for the software or will it also work with my Apple laptop? Thanks,

Answer: The cable will work with a VM running Windows on a Mac.

Question: i purchased the cable i do not have the driver where can i find the driver ?

Answer: If your computer has a network (Ethernet) socket you’re shouldn’t need a driver. There’s certainly no special driver to talk to the car. It’s just an Ethernet connection. Just make sure DHCP is enabled on your computer for that connection.

Question: Just purchased this cable. Where is the software that everyone on this topic is chatting about?

Answer: Hello.. Go and join the BMW forum F30.Bimmerpost.com. Go to the F30 Coding discussion section and post for the software, instructions, etc…

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/12/16/will-bmw-enet-cable-work-with-e-f-g-i-series/

Free Download ISTA+ Voltage Control V3

Hi guys,
Node made a small utility suite which allows manual control of voltages which Ediabas sees from the interface such as OBD or CAN. It also includes additional ISTA+ support so it should work with ISTA as well. It’s not dependent on INPA or ISTA versions and should work with any version of INPA, ISTA+ and others as well as it integrates between ediabas and cable driver and is completely transparent to high level software. Additional support for ISTA+ should work with any modern version as long as internal code will not change much. My aim is to make it so all ABLs and other procedures work flawlessly.

The link:

V2:

https://mega.nz/#!AF4TSJqI!NKyh6SWwFIL5eVKd_rSCKYN0NtOO_Br4HyTT0T3yv30

V3:

https://mega.nz/#F!9QQR0YTD!Ex7SqBpwim8_UXb_Z3OkdQ

Installation instructions:1. Go to Ediabas folder. For INPA its normally C:\Ediabas\Bin, for ISTA+ its in Ediabas\Bin folder with ISTA+ directory.
1. If you are using STD:OBD rename existing obd32.dll to obd32.ebas.dll. Users of other cable types rename respective dll (for example STD:CAN users rename can32.dll to can32.ebas.dll).
2. Extract the downloaded file.
3. Copy included obd32.dll to Ediabas\Bin. For other cable types rename it to respective name first (for example can32.dll).
4. For ISTA+ only: copy included NodeISTAVoltageControl.dll to Ediabas\Bin folder within ISTA+ installation.
5. For ISTA+ v4.05 (and above) only:
a) replace existing IstaOperation.exe within ISTA+’s TesterGUI\Bin\Release folder by included one (from respective folder based on ISTA+ version).
b) run included AllowFakeISTAOperation.reg file (choose x86 or x64 depending on your system being 32 or 64 bit respectively).

To manually control the voltage start included NodeEdiabasVoltageControl.exe application. This application can be placed in a different folder if wanted. Voltage can be adjusted by moving sliders or switched off using check boxes. Unchecking check box has the same effect as moving slider to 0V.

New features:
UPDATE V2.0:Version 2.0 of this tool has been released.

New features:
1. It now checks the actual interface type setting in ISTA during runtime, so if you switch from Ediabas to ICOM it will stop interfering and resume operation as soon as interface type is set back to Ediabas.
2. It now supports K+DCAN cables which have an ability to detect clamp states (probably most higher quality cables). To use this feature control application should be closed. It will then read actual clamp states and update ISTA voltage states accordingly without any manual actions required. Starting control application will switch the operation to manual control. Closing it will resume automatic recognition.

UPDATE V3.0:Version 3.0 of this tool has been released.

New features:
1. Control application can now be minimized.
2. Support for ISTA+ v4.05 (and hopefully above).

System requirements:

Visual Studio 2015 x86 runtime must be installed (same as required for last versions of ISTA+).

P.S. This voltage control utility is not designed to and will not influence voltages reported by ICOM.
P.P.S. This utility works without any issues with original ISTA+, standalone not necessary.

Test report:

Tested with K+DCAN on ISTA+ 4.03.31, screenshot attached, works great.

Thanks Node.

BMW Carly vs. Rheingold (INPA, NCS, ISTA-D/-P)

This is for those are researching what he should buy for his BMW.

The option is narrowed on BMW ICOM cable + Rheingold and Carly Pro for BMW + Carly gen2 adapter.

Carly can run diagnostics and code.

It can be installed only on tablets and phones. For what it does wireless connection is sufficient.

Inpa from BMW standard tools can only run diagnostics.

It can’t code functions. I personally prefer ista-d.

Ncsexpert from BMW standard tools can only code functions.

It can’t run diagnostics. With Ncs dummy companion is very easy tool and error proof.

Ista-d aka rheingold can only run diagnostics and is full repair manual for all bmw group vehicles.

It requires connection only for diagnostics. You can look up the manual without connecting to the car.

Ista-p is THE programming tool.

It requires icom connection to run properly. Also requires battery maintainer. It can render the car inoperable if things with power go wrong. Never tried it personally.

Summary:

For a code reader, it really depends on the what your looking for.

Carly is a great tool for diagnostics and coding.

Some of the cons of Carly are: takes a while to complete diagnostics on car, at least on the android system I use. Carly cannot do extensive coding, for instance it cannot code out tpms, edc, adaptive headlights etc.

If you want an extensive coding program and diagnostics tool get NCS Expert and Inpa. You can find the software free online.

www.obdii365.com

How to Change ISTA-D Software to Multi-language?

Try this: BMW ICOM ISTA-D change language

ISTA-D language options:

British English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Dutch, Indian, Greek, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai

Steps to display ISTA-D language of your country…

Method 1:

Step 1: go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Rheingold\SQLiteDBs

Step 2: remove the SQLiteDBs files in the folder to start the ISTA-D (Rheingold).

Step 3: select the language of your country by clicking on the spanner mark .

Step 4: close the ISTA-D (Rheingold)

Step 5: Is the end of the deleted SQLiteDBs file back to the original

Method 2:

Step 1: Run ISTA-D software

Step 2: Then you will find that there are only English and Chinese language activated

Step 3: Get the language installation fold from the desktop, check the photo below:

Step 4: Run”language install” application and choose any language file

e.g. choose the Spanish language file to install

The Spanish language is installed

Then you have Spanish ISTA activated

Step 5: Save

Then you have the Spanish ISTA software for use

Done! ISTA-D language is changed!

Note: if you have ISTA from use and cannot change the ISTA-D language yourself, pls contact the support @ http://www.obdii365.com/

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/11/28/change-ista-d-language-to-german-spanish-french-etc/

INPA K+DCAN vs. CarSoft vs. ADS OBD - What is the best BMW cable?

I have a number of interfaces:
– CarSoft
– VAG COM
– INPA with serial port
– K+D CAN with USB (opaque colour casing)
– ADS/OBD interface
My current favourite is the K+D CAN USB. It works on all current models as well as everything for e46/e39 era. For older cars with the big round diagnostic connector under the bonnet you’ll need:
– a proper serial port on your laptop
– a lead with the serial port type connector
USB to serial or PCMCIA will not work for some modules on older cars (fine for newer stuff)

The VAG-COM one you’ll need to do some slight modifications for coding & programming but will work for fault code reading unmodified.

With the USB K+ D CAN type cables there are a few installation steps, drivers & a little app that you need to make them work properly. Once you have them they are great though. However a lot of sellers don’t mention or probably don’t even know what these are. It is a bit confusing trying to get it all to work. I’ll try update over the weekend with instructions, pictures, etc. Also with these cables there are two subtle different versions, one with pin 8 enabled, one with it disabled. The one with it disabled is ideal for e90 newer than 03/07 & that era, these leads often come with a black adapter to re-enable the pin 8 (by just tying it to pin 9) so it will also be suitable for e46/e39/e63 etc. The ones with pin 8 active are just older versions of the cable. Worst cast scenario you just need to modify the cable & stuck a switch on it to toggle pin 8 on/off as needed.

The interface I want to get is a German version of the K+D CAN cable (probably the one that all the Chinese opaque ones have ripped off the design from!).

I should mention that while a CarSoft interface can be made to work with INPA it is not recommended. When I first got INPA, etc. going I was using my CarSoft interface, you have to run a CarSoft test to “initiate” the lead every time. What a PITA, stay away from this solution! Also not all serial cables will work on ADS cars like e36/e34/e38, the black serial cable below only works on OBD1 cars like pre 2001 e39.

So depending on what car you have that will determine the best choice for you. If it’s going to be all newer than e46 then definitely get a K+D CAN one to future proof yourself.
I’ll update when I can but I’m just in the middle of some crazy busy work at the moment!

OK, here are some pictures of the various cables that can be made to work. Just bear in mind folks that the install of all the software is not like buying Microsoft windows where you just throw the disc in the drive & click install.

INPA
INPA is the easiest to get up & running but there are a few things you need to consider when setting it up, there are different protocols for different era of cars, for example:

– ADS is used on e38, e36 & e34, the ones with the round OBC connector under the bonnet. If you set up INPA with the OBD interface set up then you’ll have issues trying to diagnose an e36 for example
– OBD is used on e46 & later e39s along with any car of that generation & newer cars use OBD

The complications don’t stop there if you plan on using Progman, you need to be worrying about EDIN, OPS & a few other things, but I won’t go into that now!

GT-1/Progman
The reason for this is the software (DIS/Progman/NCS, etc.) is designed either for use in the BMW factory or in the BMW dealers, not a general release product. Two of the most basic issues (which have been over come) are:

– GT-1/DIS is designed to run on an IBM T-30 laptop running UNIX with a very specific hardware configuration. Using VMWare gets around a lot of those issues, you’re effectively running it as a virtual UNIX machine within your Windows machine.
– GT-1/DIS, etc. is designed to run through a “diagnostic yellow head” (or could be orange too, I’m not going to pretend I know the infinite detail on this). These boxes are essentially a translator that turns (for the want of a better word) the BMW speak into regular computer speak. Some clever people have figured out how to simulate this “diaghead” by using an “emulator” set up. This emulator set up also relies on the virtual network capabilities of VMWare, the emulator can either be on the UNIX side (this is the “FISTER profile” that some of you may have read about on other forua), or it can be on the Windows side (this is the Diaghead emulator). These emulators are used in conjunction with the NetServer that is built into INPA (or more correctly that is built in to EDIABAS). Don’t worry so much about understanding this, all that you need to know is for running DIS/Progman you need to run IFHSRV32.exe in order for it to work!

OK, on to the cables, there are a couple of protocols that are used on BMWs K & D CAN (there may be L as well but not sure), most of the cables can do the K CAN. K CAN is fine if you have a car built before September 2006, after that you need to look at the list below:

Models that require D-CAN:
– E60, E61 after 3/2007
– E83 after 9/2006
– E81, E87 after 3/2007
– E90, E91, E92, E93 after 3/2007
– E70 (New X5)
– R56 (New Mini)
– And others…

USB v Serial Port
Why would I buy a cable with a serial connector I hear you say? Well if you have an e36 (or early e39 or e38) you will need to use “ADS”. ADS only works properly with a real serial port. If you are using a USB to Serial adapter this may not work for all modules in an ADS car. Just be weary of that. So if you have an e36 you’re better off with an old laptop with a real Serial port using a serial port cable like this:

Serial Port Cables
1. ADS
As mentioned previously the ADS interface is a different protocol, if you don’t have an ADS interface with an e36 then what you’ll be able to read with a regular OBD cable is limited. Unfortunately the ADS interface seems to be the hardest to get & most expensive of all the interfaces. Here’s a picture of my ADS interface, Do It Auto also do a version of this interface. It works fine on the e36, e39 & e63 (note my e63 is pre-March 2007)from my personal experience.

Suitable for e36, e34, e30

2. Non-ADS Serial port interface
   This is a cheap interface & is readily available plus requires no modification. It works just fine on e46/e39 with either the round 20 pin connector under the bonnet or the OBD2 port in the drover’s footwell. Set up of this cable is straight forward, no drivers required.

Suitable for: e39 (all), e46 (all), e38, e53.

source: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-20pin-to-obd2-16-pin-connector-94.html

3. VAG-Com Cable (modified)
   So your laptop doesn’t have a serial port & you have a car that was registered between 03/2001 – 09/2006 (give or take), you could go down the route of buying a VAG-COM cable & modifying it slightly. It is not the route I would recommend (I experimented with my own cable & it worked), for a few extra quid you could avoid the hassle. If you are buying one of these cables make sure it has the FT232RL chip in it. There are different chips that work in these VAG-COM cables but for BMW purposes they must have the FL232RL chip in it. You can ask the seller & it will be visible through the blue transparent casing on the connector.
   Here’s the modification needed to get the VAG-COM cable up & running:

How to Modify a VCDS or VAG-COM KKL Cable for BMW INPA?

Here’s an image of the OBD II Diagnostic USB Cable KKL409.1:

This cable has a built is USB to serial adapter so the disc you get with the cable is usually just the drivers for this adapter. These will have to be installed no matter what car you’re planning on diagnosing. Do some further research on the settings required for this cable, you might have to tweak a setting or two.

Here’s an image of the wiring modification to get it BMW compatible, circuit diagrams are available in the thread linked above:

Suitable for: 2001-on e39/e46/e53

4. K+D CAN Interface

OK, this is my current favourite in my cable chest! This does 2001-on cars right up to & including 2011 cars (may be limited by the hookie software for cars after June 2008 on a diminishing basis as the car gets newer). This cable is a USB enabled device, again you will need to install the USB to serial drivers. However you will also need to install the K+D CAN utility, this allows you the ability to switch it from a K CAN device for pre-2007 cars (see list above) to a D CAN cable. There are two versions of this utility, a fancy GUI & a MS DOS one. I find that the MS DOS one works best.

Hera’s an image of what this cable looks like:

source: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-inpa-k-can-with-ft232rq-chip.html

I mentioned in an earlier post that there is an adapter that is required with this cable if you want to use it on a K CAN car. It re-enables pin 8. The reason they eliminated connectivity to pin 8 in the D CAN is something to do with stability of the Ethernet connection for D CAN.

Here is all the information you will need:

How to set up INPA cable & software

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/05/30/use-bmw-inpa-software-and-cable-kdcan/

INPA Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 installation inst ruction:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2017/01/18/bmw-inpa-download-install-on-windows-xp-vista-7-8-10/

BMW INPA cable reading 8 pin K-line

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/04/26/bmw-inpa-kdcan-ft232rq-cable-read-k-line/

INPA K+DCAN cable vs. ENET cable vs. BMW ICOM (Next/A2)

http://blog.obdii365.com/2017/09/13/k-dcan-cable-vs-enet-cable-vs-bmw-icom/

The most important tip:

INPA 6.4.3, 5.0.6 and 5.02 download links

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/04/02/bmw-inpa-6-4-3-5-0-6-5-0-2-download/

This is the K+DCan utility that allows you to toggle between K line & DCAN. Failure to run this correctly will mean that you will not be able to use your cable. Note: you should only have to set this up once for your car & it will remember the setting.

There is also a DOS version of the tool above that works equally well.

Interface suitable for: 09/2001 – onwards.

5. Do it auto Interface

This is identical in operation to the cable above but is appears to be dearer but probably manufactured to a better standard. K + D CAN capable.

source: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-scanner-v220-k-dcan-1536.html

I have no first hand experience with this cable, it just hard to justify with all the other cables I have!
Interface suitable for: 09/2001 – onwards.

6. Carsoft Interface. This will work for all K CAN (e36, e39, e46, e53, e63), but for God’s sake just don’t bother!!

source: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/bmw-carsoft-65-1062.html

I’m no expert but I have picked up a lot of information in the past while.

Hope it’s helpful

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/11/20/bmw-cables-review-inpa-kdcan-vs-carsoft-vs-ads-obd/