BMW fault codes list and their descriptions. This are the Universal Error Codes you can see in DME using special scanners. And one bonuse more: Did you know that your BMW 3 Series has an internal diagnostic program built into the computer? Not many people know about this. On the BMW 3 Series, there is a way that you can diagnose common engine problems without having to purchase a code tool or take it to the dealer to have it scanned. This is one of those neat little features of the Service Indicator Computer; the series of lights directly under the tachometer and speedometer that remind you to change the oil and perform service...READING FAULT CODES
| 110178 | E36 318tds Oil dipstick |
| 110179 | E36/M52 DME File Update (cylinder wear detectors, M52) |
| 110301 | E36 328iA US An additional tensioner pulley is missing |
| 110401 | E36/M52 - Lambda probe plug is not located |
| 110501 | E36 M52 B20 Israel Cylinder barrel surface wear detector |
| 110601 | E36 Coolant hose rubs on the oil filter housing |
| 110901 | E36 - O-ring between oil filter and timing cover case |
| 111001 | E36/M43 - Piston rings |
| 111401 | E36 S50 B32 VANOS needle bearing |
| 111501 | E36 M44 Front intake support (ZA only) |
| 111801 | E36/7 E38 E39 E46 M52 LEV/EU3 Oil filter housing |
| 112001 | E36 US M44 Short circuit to eartch/open circuit in oxygen sensors |
| 112101 | E36 US M42 Routing of Lambda probe cable |
| 112301 | E36 M52 B25 Retrofit special-purpose motor with GG crankcase (SA 961) |
| 112601 | E36 E38 E39 E46 M41 M47 M51 vacuum pump |
| 113101 | E36 E46 M43 Drive belt pulley for A/C compressor loose |
| 113301 | E36 E46 M41 M47 Incorrect installation of big-end bearings |
| 113501 | E36/7 (with SA 199) exhaust emission values incorrect |
| 113601 | E36/3 E38 E39 M51 Cylinder head gasket leaking |
| 113701 | E36 E46 M44 M43 Valve spring incorrectly fitted |
| 114201 | E36 E38 E39 M52 Control characteristics of double-plate thermostat |
| 114501 | E36/7 M52 Incorrect installation of coolant hose |
| 114901 | E36/2/4/7/C ECE (S50 B32) VANOS cover threaded connection |
| 115001 | E36 E39 M52 Nikasil engine conversion (CKD Vietnam) |
| 115401 | E36/5 Support for intake manifold loose |
| 116101 | E36/7 E39 E46 M52TU Characteristic map thermostat |
| 116201 | E36/7 E46 S54 Oil change |
| 116601 | E36/7 E39 E46 M52 (US) Crankcase breather |
| 120160 | E36 M52 B20 Protective pipe on battery+ hose |
| 120161 | E36 M52 B20/B28 DME-electronic control unit, final stage |
| 120201 | E36 M52B28 US Incorrect program status OBD2 |
| 120301 | E36 M52B28 US Incorrect poling of the secondary air pump |
| 121001 | E36 S52 Overspeed storage in the DME-electronic control unit |
| 121401 | E36/S52 DME Data status |
| 121501 | E36/Z3 US with M52B28 - DME Data status |
| 121601 | E36 E39 M52 B28 US (not including Z3) DME fault code entry, oxygen sensor |
| 121701 | E36/M44 Engine wiring harness/line to injection valves |
| 121901 | E36/5 M43 B16 DME malfunctions/failure |
| 122701 | E36 E39 M52 S52 US Crankshaft position/rpm sensor failure |
| 123501 | E46 E36/C Threaded connection of battery negative lead |
| 123601 | E36/7 E39 E46 M52 US OBD Fault memory inquiry/readiness code |
| 124001 | E36/7 M52 Engine cooling - reprogramming DME |
| 125201 | E36/7 E46 M52B20 Reprogram DME (engine cuts out) |
| 125401 | E36/7 E39 E46 E53 M54 DME ECU Program - (E-)OBD lamp activation |
| 125701 | E36/7 E39 E46 E53 M54 Programming DME control unit |
| 130142 | E36 S50/B30 Throttle valve potentiometer |
| 130601 | E36/316G, E34/518G - CNG/DME electronic control unit file update |
| 130701 | E36, E38, E39 with M52 - Coolant hose for throttle valve preheating |
| 130801 | E36 US - 3/2-way valve on body floor assy |
| 131501 | E34 E36 518g 316g Replacing pressure control unit |
| 160112 | E36 M50 US Tank aeration line |
| 160301 | E36 M42 LA804 Closed active carbon filter drain hose |
| 160401 | E36/Z3 Contaminated fuel tank |
| 160501 | E36/4 US Incorrect fuel pipe |
| 160901 | E36 without /5/7 Fuel supply line at delivery unit |
| 161701 | E36/2/3/4/C Leak in fuel hose at in-tank pump |
| 170501 | E31 E32 E34 E36 Replacement of radiator cap (USA) |
| 170601 | E31 E32 E34 E36 Replacement of radiator cap (rest) |
| 180104 | E36/5 Heat shield plate |
| 180301 | E36 M52 Catalytic convertor screw connection /secondary silencer |
| 180401 | E36/7 Z3 M44 Exhaust system damper is missing |
| 180501 | E36/5 M52 Exhaust system mounting bracket |
| 180901 | E36/4/7 M44 US Replacing catalytic converter |
| 210101 | E36/M41 Clutch pipe is broken |
| 210501 | E36 E46 Clutch release bearing incorrect |
| 230301 | E36 E39 E46 Transmission oil drain plug leaking |
| 230401 | E36 M3 (for option SA 793) Connector gear detection potentiometer |
| 230501 | E36 E46 gearbox securing bolt |
| 240120 | E36/323iA LA Japan - Exchange electronic transmission control unit (Jatco transmission) |
| 240121 | E36 323iA Electronic transmission control unit (Jatco) |
| 241501 | E36/7 E46 E53 M54 Programming/replacing EGS control unit |
| 250201 | E36 - Incorrectly built in gear lever rod |
| 260101 | E36 Propeller shaft screw connection |
| 310113 | E36/4 Spring strut |
| 310114 | E36/5 Front axle wishbone screw connection |
| 310117 | E36/4/5 Lower spring strut screw connection |
| 310701 | E36 Wishbone screw connection on engine mount |
| 320122 | E36 320i/4 325i/4 US Knee protector stiffening brace |
| 320124 | E34/E36 M50 Duroplast belt pulley |
| 320125 | E36/5 Steering stop limit |
| 320401 | E36 RHD Steering spindle corrosion |
| 320501 | E36/5 RHD Steering spindle screw connection |
| 320601 | E36 Z3/318i US Steering wheel screw connection |
| 320801 | E36/7 Z3 Airbag module screw connection |
| 321001 | E36 - Steering angle limiter is missing / incorrect tyre setting |
| 321701 | E36 M50 M52 Power steering pump pulley (ZJ only) |
| 321801 | E36 Steering lock limiter not installed |
| 322101 | E36/5 E46 Track rod threaded connection, front axle |
| 323001 | E36/5 E46 Track rod threaded connection |
| 323701 | E36 RHD Steering spindle corrosion |
| 330111 | E36 M3 Rear axle bearing |
| 332301 | E36 E46 Eccentric screw, control arm |
| 340112 | E36 Japan Break fluid return pipe |
| 340113 | E36 RHD ABS electronic control unit |
| 340114 | E36 Brake boost |
| 340115 | E36 ABS-Sensor |
| 340601 | E36 M52 S50 Incorrect vacuum hose |
| 340801 | E36 - Rubber bushing ABS Mark 20 |
| 341001 | E36 - Replace ABS Mark 20 electronic control unit |
| 341101 | E36 US/Compact, Z3 with M44 - ASC spare wheel recognition |
| 341201 | E36 - Brake boost/master brake cylinder |
| 341701 | E36/7 ABS hydraulic modulator connection |
| 342301 | E36/7 Vacuum hose clip |
| 350301 | E36 / Z3 Accelerator pedal mounting |
| 350501 | E31, E32, E34, E36, E38 - Cruise control/bowden accelerator cable assy |
| 350601 | E36 / Z3 - Bowden accelerator cable assy fitted incorrectly |
| 360113 | E36/5 SA337 Tyre setup |
| 360114 | E36 M3 Size of rims in the automobile papers |
| 360901 | E36/5 - Check wheel nuts |
| 410201 | E36 with SA 786 - Flanging for 17 tyres |
| 411001 | E36/7 Coupe Crack in B-pillar |
| 412601 | E36/7 S50 Checking bracket for final drive unit |
| 510132 | E36/5 Sticker for tyre inflation pressure |
| 510137 | E36/4 318tds Covering for cooling air intake |
| 510139 | E36 Convertible cover flap covering |
| 510140 | E36 convertible US Tyre pressure information plate |
| 510141 | E36/3 Gas filled spring holder for boot/trunk |
| 510143 | E36 CAB Front reinforcement cross |
| 510144 | E36/4 Seat fastenings |
| 510145 | E36 Compact - Rear side window is not tight |
| 511401 | E36/Z3 - Pin for door arrester strap |
| 511501 | E36/5 - Bearing mount on rear bench seat |
| 511901 | E36/7 Guide plate catch hook (USA only) |
| 512101 | E31 E36 E38 E39 Mechanical key code incorrectly documented |
| 512701 | E36/7 Tyre pressure information plate |
| 513201 | E36/7 Bonnet (hood) lock pin, lock nut |
| 520401 | E36 M3 US Replace head restraints |
| 540201 | E36/5 Open air - Folding roof sealing junction |
| 540301 | E36/7 Z3 M-roadster arrester strap of tonneau cover |
| 610131 | E36/4 E36/5 Light relay |
| 610132 | E36/5 (without SA 530) Rear window heating switch |
| 610134 | E36 SA314 Door lock heating relay base |
| 610135 | E36 convertible US Battery |
| 610136 | E36/3 Rear window washer |
| 610142 | E32/E34/E36 325i US Brake light switch |
| 610501 | E36 US Centerlock sensor |
| 611101 | E36, E39 or touring - Exchange vehicle immobilization control unit with SW 03 (vehicle does not star |
| 611201 | E36/4 - Loose connecting cable to battery in the boot (in part SA 832) |
| 611801 | E36 convertible with SA 395 - rollover sensor |
| 612001 | E36 316i LHD Idle current distributor |
| 612601 | E36/7 S50 Throttle operation remaining suspended (relay support) |
| 612901 | E36/7 M44 S50 S52 Short-circuit on B+ cable |
| 613001 | E36/7 M Roadster/coupe US ASC switch/indicator lamp |
| 613101 | E36/7 B+ lead loose at battery terminal |
| 613201 | E36/7 Retrofitting adapter lead for CD changer-radio |
| 613301 | E36/7 M43 LHD Retrofitting set of cables for speedometer signal |
| 613601 | E36/7 US Replacing clutch switch and support bracket for B+ distributor |
| 613701 | E36/7 US Replacing clutch switch for starter inhibit |
| 613801 | E36/7 M43 (without SA 530) Retrofitting double temperature switch |
| 614701 | E36/7 M43 RHD Electrical connection, secondary air pump |
| 620901 | E36/7 US (not including M-models) Re-encoding instrument cluster |
| 630401 | E36/5 Replace rear lamp |
| 640117 | E36 (without /5) Ventilation flap touches |
| 640124 | E36 328i Air-conditioning compressor |
| 643101 | E36/7 M54 Intake line, A/C compressor |
| 651101 | E36 RHD with SA 260 - Side airbag |
| 651301 | E36/4 Side airbag module |
| 651501 | E36/Convertible with SA 674 sound volume faulty |
| 651701 | E36/C Harmon Kardon hi-fi system |
| 652101 | E36, E39 Replacement radio Business CD RDS |
| 653001 | E36/7 coupe retrofit DWA interior space protection |
| 653201 | E36/7 Replacing side airbag sensors |
| 653401 | E36/7 Retrofitting power supply line for daytime running lights module |
| 653701 | E36 M3 US Re-encoding airbag control unit |
| 660104 | E36 AUS Radio remote control 315Mhz |
| 710111 | E36 M44 US Exhaust instruction plate |
| 710201 | E36/5 316i Incorrectly filled in vehicle registration documents |
| 710301 | E36/7 S52 Exhaust emission information plate incorrect |
| 710401 | E36/7 E39 S50 S52 S62 M-Mobility system hose routing |
| 710701 | E36/7 Tyre inflation pressure sticker incorrect |
| 720114 | E36 Compact Child's safety belt |
| 720115 | E36/2, 4 with SA 465 - Rear safety belt |
| 720501 | E36/7C Upper belt retractor rests on B-pillar |
| 820101 | E36 E46 E39 E38 Replace baby seat |
| 990301 | E36/7 M54 B30 Owner's Handbook missing/incorrect |
| 990401 | E36/7 M54 B30 Mistake in Owner's Handbook |
| 10329157 | E36 M44 Vibration when idling, vibrations in the seat |
| 10329309 | E36/7 E46 E53 M54 B30 Engine stalls when steering is turned to full lock/when braking |
| 11129148 | E36/7 E38 E39 E46 M52TU cylinder head, leak in coolant area |
| 11159169 | E36/7 E39 E46 M52/TU Crankcase ventilation line worn |