Used by more technical savvy and daring DIY'ers)īMW INPA= Typical factory diagnostic software. Here are a few common ones that we DIY'ers will need to be familiar with:īMW TIS= Technical Information System (torque ratings, instructions, etc)īMW ETK= Electronic Parts Calatog (like )īMW EDIABAS= This is the hardware/software suite for communicating with the car, required for about any of the following diagnostic bundles.įactory level software: Not as easy to use, mostly in German language.
Many of the acronyms are short for German phrases so they don't always link up to the English meanings.