BMW-specific OBD-II K+DCAN diagnostic cable, allowing access to all control units of BMW E-series vehicles via INPA, ISTA, or E-Sys software.
This cable features a hardware switch to toggle between the K-Line protocol (older modules) and the DCAN protocol (BMW CAN Bus), two buses coexisting on BMW E-series cars. This is the reference solution for comprehensive diagnosis and coding of BMW E-series, whereas an ENET cable is reserved for F/G series.
Manufacturer-specific cable, offering superior compatibility and reliability compared to multi-brand interfaces.
Package contents
- 1 x K-DCAN OBD-II cable with protocol switch
Warranty
Product guaranteed for 1 year, covers manufacturing and delivery defects.
Connection type
| Vehicle interface | Standard 16-pin OBD-II |
| Computer interface | USB |
| Type | Active K+DCAN cable with protocol selection switch |
Supported protocols
| K-Line | ISO 9141-2 — older BMW E-series modules |
| DCAN / BMW CAN Bus | ISO 15765 — newer BMW E-series modules |
| Integrated switch | Manual switching between the two protocols |
Adapters required
No adapter required. Direct OBD-II to USB connection. The integrated switch allows manual selection of K-Line or DCAN protocol depending on the operation.
Compatible vehicles
- BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88), 3 Series (E46/E90/E91/E92/E93)
- BMW 5 Series (E39/E60/E61), 6 Series (E63/E64), 7 Series (E38/E65/E66)
- BMW X3 (E83), X5 (E53/E70), X6 (E71), Z4 (E85/E86/E89)
- BMW M3 (E46/E90/E92), M5 (E39/E60), M6 (E63)
- MINI (R50/R52/R53/R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61)
- All BMW / MINI E-series vehicles, approximately 1998 to 2013
Check compatibility with your vehicle via the configurator.
Achievable operations
- Read and clear fault codes (DTCs) on all control units
- Read real-time data (INPA measurements)
- Coding and parameterization of modules via INPA / NCS Expert
- Programming and flashing of ECUs (ISTA-P)
- Activation of hidden functions (coding NCS Expert, E-Sys)
- Actuator tests and guided functions
Compatible software
- BMW INPA / EDIABAS: advanced diagnostics
- BMW ISTA (Rheingold): official diagnostics
- NCS Expert: module coding
- WinKFP: ECU programming
- E-Sys: advanced coding (via DCAN)
Software is not included at the time of purchase but can be downloaded for free via the links in the software section.