Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/bmwfanatiq

He wraps the software in a tidy self installing manner. So all you do is follow the simple directions and click a button and it installs everything itself. You will need to click on icons when it asks but its all in the easy to follow directions. Everything was installed on my Mac in minutes.

 

Great! Thanks a lot! And you installed in your Mac in OSx or in VM Windows XP?

 

I have INPA working, but haven't been able to get NCS Expert working - I get error messages when trying to open it. I haven't had time to troubleshoot yet - might try what Gijs Spruyt did for the install.

Got my cable/software from http://www.bcables.com/index.html

 

I've put up my software here: http://1drv.ms/1hp1rn2

Use a VM with Win XP SP2 !!! otherwise NCS Expert won't run.

install the cable with the drivers in the Driver folder. ( or with the drivers wicht came with your cable)
Then install from the folder ProgramInstallation
then upgrade from the Referenz folder.
And finaly install NCS Expert Dummy.

reboot and your ready to go.

Good Luck.

 

I think the VM with Win XP SP2 is my problem.

What did you do for that install? Do you just use the XP mode that Windows offers, or something else?

 

No, i use my macbook with parallel's. I have a win7 notebook with xp mode bit xp mode is xp sp3, not Sp2

You need xp sp2. I've installed that on my mac and everything rund terriffic now!

 

I also use Parrells with my Mac Mini 2.6GHz i7

 

Then you are in the clear, But you were that already, not?

Also in xpSp2?

 

XP SP3

I am in the clear now. I had not been prior. There were lots of bugs and it did not matter what I did to try and correct the issue. I even removed the software completely and installed other versions and still had issues. It wasn't until I used the software provided with my cable that it all installed with only a few clicks.

 

The drivers are very important! I've got multiple versions but the ones i got with my cable work perfectly ( also on win 7 and 8))
But I had trouble with ncs expert on SP3. This i solved with the use of SP2.

Ncs expert dummy worked on all versions.

But good to hear stuff is working for you !

At the moment, I'm trying to get my chrono's working. There are options in the kmb for an 1-100 kmh timer and a 1/4mile timer (stoppuhr)

When i enable them, i get only a dark field on my bc in the functions-cycle. When I check alle the segments in de lcd-display, thee is a field Timer, on the right next to speed and it lights up in the paneltest

But to enable these timers would be fun!

Advise would be appreciated.....

 

I do not have the chromo package although I have been thinking about adding them.

 

The chronopackage are fysical units. I'm talking about options on the boardcomputer

 

Alright, I'm in. I just ordered the cable and software.

I have been eyeing doing coding for a bit. I like the idea of not having to rely on a dealer for something that should be the flip of a switch.

I'll let you know when it arrives.

 

I'm running NCS Expert on Window 7, 32 bit. It runs fine, but I had to jumper pins 7 & 8 on the cable. After that, was able to activate the "daytime running lights". I'll do the wife's this weekend. Both are 06s.

 

@drmmjer:
That's nice, using W7 x86! Maybe, you're running a different version? Could you post your software? I would like to try this too.

 

I believe that I've got NCS Expert Version 3.1.0, and INPA Version 5.0.1. Not sure offhand what version of NCS Dummy I've got.


I'll double check and let you know.


I did have to put a jumper on the cable between pins 7 & 8. Prior to that, I could see information, but not save information. I wanted to activate the Daytime Running Lights, and the dealer said it would be about 1 hour and $100. I had purchased the cable a while back, but hadn't gotten around to trying anything. I guess that was motivation enough. After I got things working, it only took about 15 to 20 minutes. I plan on turning on the wife's DRLs this weekend.

 

Curious, anyone running the software on a dual-booted MacBook Pro with Windows 7?

 

Nope, but i have my trusted Hp with win7 x64 and there ncsexpert didn't run

So i used xpsp2 on my mac with parallels

 

I haven't been able to get NCS expert running on Windows 7 64-bit on a Macbook Pro. I do have INPA working though.

 

Been thinking about just picking up a cheap older laptop with Win XP for running this software - anyone gone that route with it?

 

Have you tried running Windows 7 in XP mode?

So, do INPA and NCS Expert do the same thing? Just different software?

 

I may have tried a while back, but I think it still doesn't open with XP mode which is sp3.

INPA is more of a diagnostic program - you can see what the sensors are reading real-time, read and clear codes, reset adaptations, etc. You can't re-code optional functions of the car with INPA though.

 

Can you guide us on how to do it after it's done? I want to do that on my R53 also. I also need to turn off my SRS light, changed my front seats vinyl cover and very suipidly forgot to disconect the battery before taking the seat off.

I have the sofware and cable and jumped the pins also, using Win7 64bit. Haven't had the time to play with it though.


Thanks to everybody for sharing info. This is awsome.

 

I will post up some instruction for those who need it to get INPA and NCS running on Windows 7 32bit. I have no issue on my laptop once I had a cable that works (also ordered mine off of eBay from bmwfanatiq).

Anyone know how to disable the digital speedometer over-correction on an R53? I couldn't find that in my editing.

 

Ordered my cable tonight. Thanks for the info.