SMG adaptation - what INPA version

[Da Jemster]

What version(s) of INPA would have the SMG adaptation? I've got V5.0.6 and the only feature it has is "Activate". I went through those options and it didn't have any for adaptation.

[bmwfnatic]

The version number 5.0.6 is merely for the GUI, it doesn't say anything about the underlying files.
I don't really use INPA, don't like it, I use DIS.

But regardless, if my memory serves me right, instead of clicking into E46, it is under "Special Tests" if you have that on the home screen.
F9 or SHIFT+F9 depending on who modified the home layout for your install..

[eacmen]

Correct. Hold down shift and you should see a special or “sonter” menu show up.

[Da Jemster]

The version number 5.0.6 is merely for the GUI, it doesn't say anything about the underlying files.
I don't really use INPA, don't like it, I use DIS.

But regardless, if my memory serves me right, instead of clicking into E46, it is under "Special Tests" if you have that on the home screen.
F9 or SHIFT+F9 depending on who modified the home layout for your install..

Unfortunately, I don't have that option on my Home screen, as shown below. I installed my INPA following this: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1204192, Would you be able to direct me to where I can add the needed files? TIA!

[bmwfnatic]

Yeah, no problem. I just hate these modified installs when the original files are totally fine.

Regardless, if you go to "C:\EC-APPS\INPA\CFGDAT" and check for the file named "SONDER.ENG", I think 99% chance that you will already have it.
If you do, great.

Open your INPA.INI file (same directory in some text editor like notepad).

In this example, I'll replace your F01 entry here, since I assume you do not use that one.
You will see some code like:

F12 = F01
F12_Text = F01 (F02)
F12_ARCHIV = SGBD_F01

Try to replace it with

F12 = Sonder
F12_KNOPF = Special
F12_TEXT = Special tests

Then it should work, let me know if it did :P

[eacmen]

The bimmergeeks one does not work. I struggled for a long time editing those text files and trying to get it to work with no success. Ultimately I got "Mike's" INPA download and it worked:

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/mikes-easy-bmw-tools-package.879366/

[Da Jemster]

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F12 = F01
F12_Text = F01 (F02)
F12_ARCHIV = SGBD_F01

Try to replace it with

F12 = Sonder
F12_KNOPF = Special
F12_TEXT = Special tests

Then it should work, let me know if it did :P

Unfortunately, it didn't work. The main menu still shows options for the F01, even after editing with the 3 lines you recommended and I also rebooted for s_and_giggles. There must be another .cfg or .ini file.

[Da Jemster]

The bimmergeeks one does not work. I struggled for a long time editing those text files and trying to get it to work with no success. Ultimately I got "Mike's" INPA download and it worked:

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/m...ackage.879366/

Did you uninstall your previous versions or you just installed over?

[eacmen]

Did you uninstall your previous versions or you just installed over?

It was a VM so I made a snapshot and installed over. It was a risk but it ended up working just fine.

[Da Jemster]

It was a VM so I made a snapshot and installed over. It was a risk but it ended up working just fine.

I'm going for it... Created a Restore point for fallback.

[Da Jemster]

It was a VM so I made a snapshot and installed over. It was a risk but it ended up working just fine.

I got it running on top of the existing one. Thanks a bunch!!

[Da Jemster]

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Then it should work, let me know if it did :P

I think it retained my edits on the .ini file when I installed the new version over the existing one (the timestamp on the file was when I edited it). F12 has the sonder and I was able to run the Bleed Actuator and Complete Adaptation. Thanks a lot for the assist!





Unfortunately I'm still dead in the water. I launched Complete Adaptation initially (since I didn't change the pump) and it failed after 10 minutes. I ran it again 2 more times and the abend/break kept occurring sooner. I kept getting different error codes for the SMG. The constant one was "break at: adapt gearbox". I thought, maybe I should start with the Bleed Actuator. I ran that 3 times as well - the first abend occurred with only 4 minutes left, the 2nd with 8 minutes and the 3rd at 12 minutes.

[eacmen]

I think it retained my edits on the .ini file when I installed the new version over the existing one (the timestamp on the file was when I edited it). F12 has the sonder and I was able to run the Bleed Actuator and Complete Adaptation. Thanks a lot for the assist!





Unfortunately I'm still dead in the water. I launched Complete Adaptation initially (since I didn't change the pump) and it failed after 10 minutes. I ran it again 2 more times and the abend/break kept occurring sooner. I kept getting different error codes for the SMG. The constant one was "break at: adapt gearbox". I thought, maybe I should start with the Bleed Actuator. I ran that 3 times as well - the first abend occurred with only 4 minutes left, the 2nd with 8 minutes and the 3rd at 12 minutes.

If the bleed won’t complete you have no chance with the adaptation.

I assume you’ve tried replacing the relay and 40amp smg fuse?

Have you logged pump pressure and see if it ever reaches operating pressure?

[Da Jemster]

If the bleed won’t complete you have no chance with the adaptation.

I assume you’ve tried replacing the relay and 40amp smg fuse?

Have you logged pump pressure and see if it ever reaches operating pressure?

I checked #8 and #22 (both 5 Amps) (#66 is empty) and both are good. I didn't replace the salmon relay nor have checked the pump pressure because I can hear the pump prime and able to start the car. It just won't shift to any gear after replacing the encoder shaft.

[eacmen]

I checked #8 and #22 (both 5 Amps) (#66 is empty) and both are good. I didn't replace the salmon relay nor have checked the pump pressure because I can hear the pump prime and able to start the car. It just won't shift to any gear after replacing the encoder shaft.

If the bleed procedures fail I would think that would indicate a hydraulic pressure leak either in the pump itself or in the seals of the slave and/or actuator.