Inpa Error 159 -

Deep dive: INPA error 159

Summary

• Error 159 in INPA typically means a CAN-bus communication fault between the control module and the diagnostic tool or between modules. It’s often logged as "Control module not responding" or "No communication (159)" in BMW INPA/EDIABAS contexts.

Or, in some versions: "EDIABAS Error 159: SYS-0015 – Job status error."

Solution: Opened the adapter and soldered a jumper wire between pin 17 and pin 20. Error 159 gone. inpa error 159

If you see ??? next to the script name, your DATEN files are missing that ECU definition. Deep dive: INPA error 159 Summary

Hardware Conflicts: The most frequent cause is a physical issue with the K+DCAN cable. Many aftermarket cables require pins 7 and 8 to be bridged (soldered) for older BMW models (pre-2007) or unbridged for newer ones. Error 159 in INPA typically means a CAN-bus