I used the Foxwell scanner (same manufacturer of Bavarian Motors scanner) w/ the Mini software to clear everything out. It's been over a year since I've done all this and still the MIL won't clear.

 

INPA is BMW factory diag. Try it. For 20 dollars what you got to loose.

 

Tried searching on Amazon and came up with everything from $22-$90. So which one? Please DM since I'm not sure if posting links is allowed.
Thanks.

 

This is what I got.

 

I installed mine on windows 10. Worked perfect. Driving for 3 days. No light. After I reset my fuel adaptations. I went from 22 mpg city back to 34 mpg. Just follow instructions on the disk for install. Remember you need a CD drive.
The slide switch needs to be set second from the end. Going from left to right. Right being the end. With plug pointing up

 

Appreciate it! Ordering it now.
Is it alright if I contact you if I run into any problems?
Thanks again!

 

Sure. Just pm me. Just follow the instructions that are attached to the cd you get.
I will type out the instruction for you.
When you load you will see the following.
FYI. ThFYI.is instructions on install attached to cd. It is under INPA. Then click on InpaCaNinstall.

BMW _INPAv5.02&EDIABAS
INPA
Click on INPA.
Then click on step 1.
Click on NFS.
Click on Entpackt
Click on Disk 1
Then click setup
Choose user mode.
Then choose the following.
Parametrieren einer nuon konfiguration one Daten
OBD
Kien APi-Trace
Kevin IFH-TRACE
KEINIFH-TRACE
Komfort( .IPO )
You will see some DOS screens pop up an two popup screens Just click ok.ok. On Dos screens.
Then restart computer.

Reopen cd.
Open inpa. An go to step 2.
Install instaprog.exe.
Note all items must be installed on C: Drive.
Chose
BMW Group rectification programs UK.
Click on EDIABIAS 6 4 3 Update
INPA 5.0.1 Update
NCS Expert Expe8 Complete
Press Continue

Bext go back to CD click on NFS get to you install step 3 file
Click on step 3.
Install the Intaproge.exe file.
Chose English an continue.
Choose BMW rectification UK again.
Select INPA 5.0.1 update
NCS EXPERT update
Let it finish install . Click end.

Now this part can get a little confusing.
Go to C:\EC_APPS\INPA\CFGDAT\. Find a file named inpa.ini.
Leave this screen open.
Now open CD an find inpa.ini that in the directory of CD disk

Now all you got to do is install you driver for your cable.
Make sure you have it on comport one. Then set the latency to 1.
Then click save.
When you pmug in your cable. Should pop up in your device manager on comport 1.
Restart your computer an you are good to go
Make sure you plug your cable an hookup to car before you start program.
Oh make sure you set compatibility to windows xp on you first NFS install an run as administrator .
Now your good to go.
If you need anything else. Just send a message.

 

Well looks like you got it licked Let me know if it works.

 

Just an update.
Thanks to Shreve I bought the INPA connector and software as suggested. Apparently driving for over 1 year did NOT clear the P2096. Now that's a real HARD code!
Installed it through the hiccups with Shreve's assistance & finally got the code cleared & got my state inspection finally done!
If it wasn't for Shreve convincing me to spend another $20 as a last ditch effort before plunking $400 for a New used ECU & programming that I didn't really need.
Thanks Shreve for all your help!

 

No problem. Now you can come down to Panama city beach Florida an help me change my
Alternator
Water pump
Tensioner
Radiator hoses
Thermostat
Fan resistor
An Crank sensor seal
Hahaha.
Glade I could help.

 

Thank God I did those when I bought my car w/a blown motor. My mechanic told me to replace everything except the alternator since it was already out.
Good luck!

 

Nah. Not hard, Just a little messy.

 

what kind of computer do I need. Also can you pm to help me install. Thank you in advance

 

For best results a computer with windows xp that has service pack 3. That's has a 32 bit system
I did install on a laptop with vista 64 bit. But you will not have access to all the features of INPA.

 

Tried to install INPA several times on a Microsoft Surface 3 with Windows 10. Didn't have much luck. Came across an old Netbook I was going to sell but then realized I had the original restore disk with Windows XP. Got it to work and reset the fuel adaption and P2096 once but it came back perhaps when I went full throttle. Reset them again and it's been off for 3 days and about 60 miles with moderate driving. My emissions test was coming up in May but testing centers are currently closed due to COVID-19 but at least I feel I can pass now.

 

You can run on 10. But you have to right click on install an change capability mode to windows xp.

 

See my thread titled “inpa”. Full install directions there...

 

Shrevemini!! Mah man! I'll go ahead and change my o2 sensor and buy this $20 kit you have linked!

My mini always smells a little like unburnt fule, but am getting 32mpg the display says that, and if i do the math it is acurate. My resinator rusted off this week and i lost my flair for the tip of the muffler, and my garage door has a speckled black patch from the exhaust kicking crap out onto it. I think that's all because of the lean code/bad o2 sensor. But i'm not sure. What ya think?

 

I replaced mine with this one. Fit perfect.

 

Excellent, as always Shreve. Shouldn't i get one with a cat converter? I figure mine is getting clogged with the car running lean for several years.

 

Just letting you know, Shreve, that I am using these instructions right now, and there are things on my screen that look like downloading. Can't even kinda read German so I am hoping for the best. I got a random "cyl 2 missfire" notification from y sprint drive mechanic (android simple diag tool), and i think it's because of the weather, a clogged fuel filter and clogged cat converter. I have the fuel filter so i'm gonna replace that later today, and order the oil you recommended to stop the burn off of oil. If i can stop the oil from burning I am gonna buy a new cat.

 

This is a great thread and sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to it. OP - Glad to hear that INPA was able to solve this issue for you. I come from the BMW World and have used INPA quite a bit on varying models of BMWs.

I recently acquired a 2004 R53 Cooper S. When I got it, the Check Engine light was on. I was going to get it scanned first with a Generic OBD Scanner to see what fault codes there were. However, literally a day after I got the car, the Check Engine light went off by itself. I assumed this meant whatever code or issue had resolved itself. When I scanned it with the generic reader, I got this P2096 Code that's being discussed. The code showed it was a saved code, or it was in memory. Due to this, the car's monitors are not completely set and I can't get it Smogged in CA. I drove it about 100 Miles and the code still shows it's stored, however there is no Check Engine light.

I then found out I could scan it with INPA and plug it in - I was able to see the code stored in memory. I haven't cleared it yet as I was told I need to drive at least 200 Miles before this code will clear or the monitor will reset.

From this thread and some of my research, it seems I need to clear the adaptations anyway? Any thoughts and input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

 

No , just clear all active codes. Then do an adaptation reset. Your good to go. Do not need to drive 200 miles.

 

Awesome! Thank you! I will try that. I'll probably still need to drive it a bit to set the monitors for Smog though.

 

I had the same hard code. Before you reset adaptation. Look at you fuel trims. You will see they are way off.
Has not popped back on since. Been over 9 months