Inpa Error 159 Verified 【ORIGINAL】

In the BMW diagnostic tool EDIABAS, typically indicates a NET-0009: TIMEOUT

What Causes Error 159?

Error 159 occurs when INPA sends a request to an ECU (e.g., DME, ABS, Airbag module) and does not receive an expected response within the timeout period. Common root causes include: inpa error 159

Ignition Status: Ensure the car's ignition is fully ON (all dash lights lit), as many modules will not respond in accessory mode. In the BMW diagnostic tool EDIABAS, typically indicates

• The Bridge Pin Issue: Older BMWs (E46/E39) need Pin 7 and Pin 8 bridged on the OBD connector because they use the L-Line (Pin 8) for wake-up. Modern cables often have a switch (Bridge/Looped) or a solder jumper. If the bridge is missing, you get error 159.
• Faulty FTDI Chip: If your cable uses a counterfeit FT232RL chip, Windows drivers will actively sabotage communication (Driver blocking).
• Bad solder joints: Internal cracks in the cable cause intermittent K-Line errors.

5. Blown Fuse or Dead OBD Port

Yes, it happens. The OBD port requires 12v power on Pin 16. If your car's cigarette lighter fuse is blown (often shared on E46), the OBD port has no power. No power = No communication = Error 159. The Bridge Pin Issue: Older BMWs (E46/E39) need