It looks like it's a data reader only that costs $60. for a twenty spot more you can have a cable and full BMW Tools, which allows you to read, clear, and most importantly WRITE new data to control modules in the car. I don't think you'd be able to register a battery with that since it performs read functions only.

 

It has some free features. Reading and clearing codes and registering the battery are free. You pay only if you want to have data logging. It can't code the car. But, it just works and is in English and doesn't need all the various configs that INPA and the rest of the tools need. Definitely not an INPA replacement, but if all you want to do is read DME codes and cleat them and/or register your battery, it is a lot less painful.

 

Thanks for the help guys!! I will download the program today! Just would be better if INPA was included lol I'm having a rather pesky issue with my car right now thats why im trying to hunt down INPA lol

 

Ok this may seem like a dumb question but I am new to BMWs....what version of that software do I need? There is the BMWLogger and BMWlogger2. I have a build date of 11/08 on my 535i xDrive.
Thanks!

 

You have to know what engine computer you have (aka DME). You can find that by visiting Realoem or any parts site and looking up your car's engine computer under Engine Electrical. Based on that yours is MSD81: RealOEM.com BMW E60N 535xi Base control unit DME / MSD81

Pick the right version based on MSD81.

 

Thanks!

 

Received and installed the Romanian software. MUCH better install experience; I trust this will work. Going to use it soon to troubleshoot a friend's Z3 e36 w/ a no start issue. No spark or fuel are the symptoms. crank sensor replaced. Going to see if it throws some codes... Main DME relay grounding or contact corrosion probs? Seems to be a common issue.

 

were did u get the romanian version?

 

Ebay, see post #12, this thread.