A: The engine (DME) is on a different diagnostic address ($33). The airbag is on $58. If the DME is asleep or the K-Line signal quality is poor, the DME will time out but the airbag module—which is less sensitive—will respond. This still indicates a weak signal issue (latency or cable bridge).
A: Yes, if you have an old physical serial port laptop. Native COM ports rarely throw error 159. If you must use a USB adapter, buy a StarTech ICUSB232PRO (FTDI chip). inpa error 159
The communication stops. The data freezes. Your heart sinks. You cannot read the DME, the ABS, or the airbag module. You are stuck. A: The engine (DME) is on a different
But if you are reading this, you are not here to celebrate INPA. You are frustrated. You have plugged in your K+DCAN cable, fired up your old Windows XP or Windows 10 laptop, clicked the battery icon, clicked the ignition icon... and then you saw it: This still indicates a weak signal issue (latency