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!).

Worst cast scenario you just need to modify the cable & stuck a switch on it to toggle pin 8 on/off as needed. The ones with pin 8 active are just older versions of the cable.

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. Also with these cables there are two subtle different versions, one with pin 8 enabled, one with it disabled. I’ll try update over the weekend with instructions, pictures, etc. It is a bit confusing trying to get it all to work. However a lot of sellers don’t mention or probably don’t even know what these are. Once you have them they are great though. 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. The VAG-COM one you’ll need to do some slight modifications for coding & programming but will work for fault code reading unmodified. USB to serial or PCMCIA will not work for some modules on older cars (fine for newer stuff)

– a lead with the serial port type connector For older cars with the big round diagnostic connector under the bonnet you’ll need: It works on all current models as well as everything for e46/e39 era. DONT work on 2009 Bmw m3.– K+D CAN with USB (opaque colour casing) If you want to work on E46, E39 etc, you'll need to solder pins 7&8 together. Work for BMW X5 2000-2006, pins 7 and 8 must be soldered together or incorporate an external switch to do this. Work for Z4 (2008 E86) by soldered pins 7 and 8 together. Work for diagnostics AND coding on 2006 E90 330i. Standard BMW protocol (BMW OBD interface). Fast magisterial D-CAN and PT-CAN (500 kbit/s) 3. This interface cable can perform powerful functions for a wide range of older and newer BMWs such as reading/erasing error codes, adaptions, coding, flash data and more.īMW INPA K+CAN Features: 1. Product Description INPA K+CAN with full diagnostic for BMW.

Inpa obd cable