*note if you have bits and pieces of the OEM alarm, you may enable those options To activate the alarm optics without having a physical alarm: Tick the coding options and press “Write” button… I am able to view lots of settings: Mirrors, One-touch functions, central locking functions, automotive locking, anti-theft system (DWA) etc.
Some coding options I have not tested yet but the functions do work. This part I followed some instructions on official PA-Soft 1.4.0 thread in E46 forum. I got a most detail document on set up the BMW Scanner 1.4.0 software on Win 7 32 bit (with free software driver download).Īfter well loaded the BMW scanner 1.4 software, plug the cable into the OBD diagnostic connector If your BMW has 20-pin connector under hood, you properly need additional 20-pin to obd2 16 Pin Connector. Here is my little walk-trough on working out the scanner and coding my E46 on win 7.Ĭheap BMW Scanner cable with unlock PA-Software V1.4.0Ī laptop running Win 7 32 bit (Win XP/Win 7 64 bit) I am driving a BMW 320 E46 coupe 2005 and playing around with the cheap BMW Scanner PA-Soft V1.40 OBDII scanner a little bit.
