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E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
04-01-2016, 16:27 PM,
Post: #11
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
Use the attached tool to switch comfortably between ADS / OBD Mode.

possible settings:
"Interface=STD:OBD" neccessary for OBD Cars
"Interface=ADS" neccessary for (older) ADS Cars


good luck !!!


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05-01-2016, 08:38 AM,
Post: #12
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
Thank you, unlucky it still doesn't work

what i tried:
-unplug battery for at least half an hour
-change settings to Interface=STD:OBD

i think there's something wrong with this car

can i check modules separately? disconnect them from car and check for faults

(03-01-2016, 19:57 PM)bmwbmw Wrote:  Try with another INTRUMENT CLUSTER because on this car this is the gateway to diagnosys wink
does IKE paired with EWS?
what if take IKE from different car, it won't start but INPA will work ?
can i take it from different engine , diesel ?
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05-01-2016, 08:51 AM,
Post: #13
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
Car will still start with IKE from a different E38/E39.
Can you test your settings/cable/software on another e38 first to make sure you can communicate with all of the modules.
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05-01-2016, 09:00 AM,
Post: #14
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
One interface was tested with E36, second interface was tested with E38 1995

i need IKE from prefacelift (97, 98) ? sorry i don't know these cars so well
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19-01-2016, 17:15 PM,
Post: #15
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
Hello again

after disconnecting KOMBI diagnostic works fine, i can connect to EML/Airbag/Transmission/DSC
Still i cannot connect to DME
how can i fix KOMBI ? i think that someone before had changed distance
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19-01-2016, 21:02 PM,
Post: #16
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
Hi mate
I read all posts here and what I didn't understood is what interface did you used for ADS?
I used in the past one made by me from a schematic from other BMW forum developed by a guy.
Well I have one both from someone from USA which I think that its the best one.
And there is on ebay another two type of ADS tools.
One its developed by a guy and the other is a OBD/ADS one.
To use all ADS type of interfaces you need a natic com port ( serial )
Well there is a way to use it with a PCMCIA serial adaptor as Oxford that its able to creat a nativ serial com port
But not with FTDI PCMCIA serial adaptors that creat VCP
Talking about an E36 that I test it I can say that using INPA v3 ( EDIABAS 6.4.3 ) not other new one I wasnt able to connect to all controlers.
But using BMW DIS v 44 this was possible.
And from then I used ADS interface only with BMW DIS v44
This is only JFI ( just for your information ) from my experience using ADS interfaces and BMW E36
I didn't used ADS interface for 3 years
I hope that help
Good luck
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19-01-2016, 21:35 PM,
Post: #17
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
Thank you for information, it could be a problem with interface connecting to DME , but for sure my speedometer (kombi) is faulty

i use INPA 5
this is interface i have:
http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/shop..._small.jpg
this one i borrow:
http://www.resettools.com/image/cache/BM...00x500.jpg
and i had universal interface for all cars and models, but i can't borrow it anymore
i have oxford pciexpress card, earlier i used native com port

why do i think that speedo is faulty?
i have checked voltage on diagnostic port, there are few pins reposible for communication
pin 20 is one of them
when speedo is connected, this pin has about 0V
when i remove speedo it has about 12v and i can connect to modules

is there any chance that i can fix this speedometer? could someone broke speedometer while changing mileage ?
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15-07-2019, 16:40 PM, (This post was last modified: 15-07-2019, 19:50 PM by Clusters.)
Post: #18
RE: E38 can't connect to any module via diagnostic port ADS
You need ADS driver installed (search for it) .  OBD.ini in ADS mode.
Best ADS interface is the one created by that American (Ken Fister) .
You also need old ediabas .
Take a look here :


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