BMW diagnostics easy button?

My fuel pump fuse popped on my 06 330i e90.  To figure out why I think i need to install ISTA-D.  That means a windows laptop and a usb to obd cable, right?  

I have a foxwell scanner that doesn't seem to be nearly as capable.

I have this cable for my mini.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L498NGZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It came with a cd with the bmw software on it. I was only able to get inpa working but i didn't put much effort into trying to figure out how to use ista-d. 

I used Deep OBD to get rid of the ELV warning light on my on my MINI after a low battery.  Easy to use.  Installs on phone.  All the functions of ISTA-D, INPA and Tool32.  I used a K-CAN+ cable with a USB adapter for my Samsung phone but it also works with BT OBD adapters as well.

https://deep-obd-for-bmw-and-vag.apps112.com/

I tried installing ISTA on an older laptop but I could never get the software working despite reading through pages and pages of posts and tutorials.

What is it that you expect ISTA to tell you that the Foxwell won't? Which Foxwell do you have?

I want to see if i have codes in the EKPS fuel pump control module, as well as anything that will help me discern if there's a problem which caused my fuel pump fuse to blow.  I have the foxwell nt510.

In reply to mikeatrpi :

Huh. I would have expected the Foxwell to be able to display that. Might have to plug mine in and do a little digging. As an aside, have you updated the Foxwell with the latest BMW software? I know they add functionality in some updates.

02Pilot said:

In reply to mikeatrpi :

Huh. I would have expected the Foxwell to be able to display that. Might have to plug mine in and do a little digging. As an aside, have you updated the Foxwell with the latest BMW software? I know they add functionality in some updates.

I agree. The Foxwell should be able to handle this I would think. 

Ok so i upgraded the foxwell... Wow it's like a whole new machine.  No codes on EKPS but I'll play with the live data this weekend.  Thanks saved me a bit of a headache here

Finding the cause of a blown fuse is very unlikely to be solved with a scan tool.  

In reply to mikeatrpi :

Glad to hear it.

It's pulling about 8 amps while the car is running.  Spec is 8 to 13A.