Quote Originally Posted by GERMANIKS
Pretty sure the r56 is dcan too, silver plug usually from ebay.
Previous model would be kcan like the e39 etc
Ideally you need a k+dcan plug so you can do both generations
Hmm had a feeling that could be a issue as well, probably not the best car to start off on with that lead

I may try ADS with the e36 now, although that might also present a few more problems using a PCMCIA card in the laptop

Gave a quick try last night but was getting late, the "DOTS" on the INPA start screen changed when I had the lead plugged into the OBD port on the E36 and changed when the ignition and engine were on. But that was about it, getting a data transmission error 0003, will try a little more today and do some more research.

I want to get DIS working but there is no point proceeding unless I can get inpa up and running.

Thanks for the advice