BMW: Accessing Trouble Codes

This information applies to 1989-19903, 5, and 7 series BMW models.

The following procedure will enable you to retrieve “basic”or “flash” trouble codes only. Other codes may also be stored, but theycan only be retrieved using an appropriate Scan Tool.3 Series

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Turn the ignition key to the “on” position, but do Bmw

notstart the engine. Wait 3 seconds for the code(s) to flash. Thecheck engine light will flash the first code, pause for 3 seconds, thenflash the next code. For example, if codes 2 and 4 are stored, the checkengine light will flash twice, pause for three seconds, then flash fourtimes. When all codes have been displayed, the check engine light will remainON.

Code Definitions

Code 1	Airflow Meter
Code 2	Oxygen Sensor
Code 3	Coolat Temperature Sensor
Code 4	Throttle Position Sensor

Less Diagnostic Tool

90-later 3 series models

Turn ignition On.
Depress accelerator pedal five times to WOT within five seconds.
DTCs will display as flashes on ‘‘Check Engine’’lamp.
On models equipped with V-12 engine, depress accelerator pedal six timesto WOT to display cylinder 7–12 DTCs.

P0599 Bmw E60 X1

5 and 7 SeriesTurn the ignition key to the “on” position, engine off.Depress the accelerator pedal completely to the floor five times. The checkengine light will begin flashing the trouble codes. These models use 4 digitcodes. The codes are displayed as follows:First digit (always “1”), pause, 2nd digit, pause, 3rd digit,pause, 4th digit. The light will now pause again and then will begin flashingout the next stored code, or it will repeat the first code if no other codesare stored.

P0599 Bmw E60 328i

1000	End of diagnosis
1211	Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
1215	Airflow Sensor
1221	Oxygen Sensor
1222	Oxygen Sensor regulation
1223	Coolant Temperature Sensor
1224	Air Temperature Sensor
1231	Battery Voltage out of range
1232	Idle Switch
1251	Fuel Injectors (final stage 1)
1252	Fuel Injectors (final stage 2)
1261	Fuel Pump Relay
1262	Idle Speed Controller
1263	Tank Vent
1264	Oxygen Sensor heater relay
1444	No faults in memory

Using Scan Tool

Connect scan tool to diagnostic link connector located at right rear ofengine compartment. Follow tool manufacturer’s instructions to obtainDTCs.

Reading the Trouble Codes

Using Check Engine Lamp

‘‘Check Engine’’ lamp will stay on five seconds, flashonce, then begin flashing fault codes with 2.5 seconds between numbers. WhenDTC has been displayed, lamp remains on. Repeat access procedure to displaynext DTC. If first DTC is 1444, 2444 or 4444, no DTCs are stored. DTC 1000or 2000 followed by one or two flashes, a long paused and then lamp remainingon indicates no more DTCs are stored. Refer to ‘‘Diagnostic TroubleCode Identification’’ for DTC interpretation.

Clearing Trouble Codes

To clear trouble codes, momentarily disconnect multi-pin connector fromECM, disconnect battery, start engine 60 times after repair without repeatfailure, or follow diagnostic tool manufacturer’s instructions.NOTE: IF YOUR CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY ANTI-THEFT RADIO, MAKESURE YOU HAVE THE RADIO ACTIVATION CODE BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERYCABLE!

Model	Year	Engine identification	System
1 Series (E82/E88)	2008	6 cylinder N51	Siemens
3 Series/Compact (E36)	1992-01	4 cylinder	Motronic/Siemens
3 Series (E46)	1998-02	4/6 cylinder	Motronic M5.2/ME7.2/ BMS46
3 Series (E46)	1998-02	4/6 cylinder	Siemens MS40/41/42
3 Series 2.5/3.0L (E46/E90/E91)	2002-06	25 6S 6/30 6S 3/N52/N53	Motronic/Siemens
3 Series 3.0L (E90/E91/E92/E93)	2007-08	6 cylinder N51/N52	Siemens
3 Series 3.0L (E90/E92/E93)	2007-08	6 cylinder N54	Siemens
5 Series (E39)	1996-02	6/8 cylinder	Motronic/Siemens
5 Series 2.5/3.0/4.4/4.8L (E39/E60/E61)	2002-06	25 6S 5/30 6S 3/44 AS 1/2/N52/N53/N62	Motronic/Siemens
5 Series 3.0L (E60/E61)	2007-08	6 cylinder N52	Siemens
5 Series/M5 3.0/5.0L (E60/E61)	2006-08	N54/S54	Siemens
5 Series 4.4L (E60)	2004-05	N62 B44	Motronic/Siemens
5 Series 4.8L (E60/61)	2007-08	N62TU	Motronic
5 Series M5 5.0L (E39)	2000-03	50 as 1	Motronic/Siemens
5 Series M5 5.0L (E60/61)	2006-08	S54	Motronic/Siemens
6 Series 4.4/4.8L (E63/E64)	2004-06	N62	Motronic/Siemens
6 Series 4.8L (E63/E64)	2007-08	N62TU	Motronic
6 Series M6 5.0L (E63/E64)	2006-08	sa5	Siemens
7 Series (E38)	1994-02	6/a cylinder	Motronic/Siemens
7 Series 4.4/4.8L (E65/E66)	2002-06	N62 844/8a5	Motronic/Siemens
7 Series 4.8L (E65/E66)	2007-08	N62TU	Motronic
7 Series 6.0L (E66)	2003-08	N73	Motronic
8 Series (E31)	1994-98	a/12 cylinder	Motronic/Siemens
X3 2.5L (E83)	2004-05	25 6S 5	Motronic/Siemens
X3 3.0L (E83)	2004-06	30 6S 3/M54/N52	Motronic/Siemens
X3 3.0L (E83)	2007-08