This file contains information transposed from the BMW Car Club of Bulgaria

forum site (Errors and omissions excluded)

Unidentified Error

ABS Hydro aggregate

Throttle Valve Signal

Ignition Time Error

Rear left speed sensor faulty or ABS inlet valve

Right rear speed sensor faulty or ABS inlet valve

Right front speed sensor faulty or ABS inlet valve

Left front speed sensor faulty or ABS inlet valve

Rear left ABS valve faulty

Rear right ABS valve faulty

10

Front right ABS valve faulty

11

Front left ABS valve faulty

12

Gearbox intervention

13

Idle speed RPM increasing

14

Valve relay fault

15

ABS Back-delivery pump fault

16

Throttle valve reduction

17

Front left wheel sensor

18

Front left wheel sensor

19

Accumulator pressure limit

20

Front left wheel sensor or EGS intervention error

21

Front left wheel sensor or ABS/ASC control unit defect

22

Speed signal sensor faulty

23

Equipment error (Automatic/Manual)

24

Incorrect gear wheel on one of the four wheels

25

Line interruption brake light switch

27

Idle speed feed back signal

30

Left rear wheel speed sensor cable

31

Right rear wheel speed sensor cable

32

Right front wheel speed sensor cable

33

Left front (E38/E39) or Right (E46) wheel speed sensor cable

34

Wheel sensor, front right or ASC switch over valve

35

Brake fluid level signal error

36

Front right wheel sensor or ignition signal error

37

Front right wheel sensor or ABS/ASC Control unit internal error

38

Gas valve adjustment error

39

Servo motor electrical error

40

Gas valve potentiometer error

41

Steering angle error

47

Fault, outlet valve, rear left

48

Fault, outlet valve, rear right

49

Wheel sensor, rear left or outlet valve front right

50

Wheel sensor, rear left or outlet valve front left

51

Fault, inlet valve, rear left

52

Wheel sensor rear left or inlet valve rear right

53

Wheel sensor rear left or inlet valve front right

54

Fault, inlet valve, front left

55

Fault, ASC shutoff valve

56

CAN Error (short circuit)

57

Throttle valve signal from the DME faulty

58

CAN Error (Open circuit to DME)

59

Fault, ASC shutoff valve

60

Signal, terminal 30 faulty

61

Central blocking

62

Max. ABD adjustment time

63

Processor fault in the control unit

64

Continuous control due to undefined signal interference

65

Wheel sensor rear right or bad feedback signal

66

Wheel sensor rear right or wheel speed sensor power supply

67

CAN Error

68

Wheel sensor rear right

69

Wheel sensor rear right

75

ASC indicator lamp

81

Inlet valve front left

82

Inlet valve front right

83

Inlet valve rear left

84

Inlet valve rear right

85

Outlet valve front left

86

Outlet valve front right

87

Outlet valve rear left

88

Outlet valve rear right

89

Power supply too low

90

Time limitation: passive switching

91

CAN Error

92

Pressure sensor (pre charging pump)

94

RPM sensor (Test)

95

Activation

96

Actuator test

97

ASC intake valve / Steering angle sensor

98

Separate valve

99

Electromagnetic switch over valve

100

Electromagnetic switch over valve

103

Brake light switch

104

Steering angle sensor

105

Brake light switch

106

Lateral acceleration sensor

107

RPM sensor (Gradient)

113

ABS/ASC feed back pump

115

ABS/ASC control unit internal error

118

Electromagnetic or mechanical influence on the wheel speed signals

120

Power supply voltage too high (>18V)

129

ABS/ASC Main relay circuit faulty

130

Power supply fault at the magnetic valves

131

Wrong current at magnetic valves

133

Power supply > too high

145

CAN chip in the ABS/ASC control unit

146

CAN Error

147

CAN Error engine intervention

148

CAN Error engine speed (RPM)

149

CAN Error DME/DDE connection

150

CAN Error EGS

151

Coding Error

152

DSC button

161

RPM sensor

162

RPM Signal

163

Lateral acceleration sensor

164

Lateral acceleration sensor

165

Pressure sensor 1

166

Pressure sensor 2

167

Pressure sensors

168

Pressure sensors power supply

177

Pre charge pump

178

Pre charge pump

180

Steering angle sensor (signal 1)

181

Steering angle sensor (identification)

182

Steering angle sensor (CAN)

183

Steering angle sensor (internal)

184

Steering angle sensor (offset)

ABS 2
0

Unidentified error erase the error memory

EML interface fault

Check the connecting lines from Pins 6, 8 & 14 of the EML. If

DME interface fault

Check control line Pin Check the size of tyres on all rims,
check wheel bearing clearance, pulse wheels, rotational speed
sensor (visual check for damage and dirt) 39 to the DME

Sensor fault rear left Check the size of tyres on all rims, check wheel bearing
clearance, pulse wheels, rotational speed sensor (visual check
for damage and dirt)

Sensor fault rear right -Check the size of tyres on all rims, check wheel bearing
clearance, pulse wheels, rotational speed sensor (visual check
for damage and dirt)

Sensor fault front right -Check the size of tyres on all rims, check wheel bearing
clearance, pulse wheels, rotational speed sensor (visual check
for damage and dirt)

Sensor fault front left - Check the size of tyres on all rims, check wheel bearing
clearance, pulse wheels, rotational speed sensor (visual check
for damage and dirt)

ABS valve fault rear left Check the plug and socket connection on the ABS hydraulic
aggregates for correct seating and corrosion. Check the wire
from Pin 2 of the ABS/ASC unit to Pin 5 of the ABS hydraulic
aggregate. If no fault is found, erase the stored fault codes
and re-diagnose. If fault reoccurs replace the control unit.

ABS valve fault rear right Check the plug and socket connection on the ABS hydraulic
aggregates for correct seating and corrosion. Check the wire
from Pin 36 of the ABS/ASC unit to Pin 7 of the ABS hydraulic
aggregate. If no fault is found, erase the stored fault codes
and re-diagnose. If fault reoccurs replace the control unit.

10

ABS valve fault front right Check the plug and socket connection on the ABS hydraulic
aggregates for correct seating and corrosion. Check the wire
from Pin 22 of the ABS/ASC unit to Pin 3 of the ABS hydraulic
aggregate. If no fault is found, erase the stored fault codes
and re-diagnose. If fault reoccurs replace the control unit.

11

ABS valve fault front left Check the plug and socket connection on the ABS hydraulic
aggregates for correct seating and corrosion. Check the wire
from Pin 19 of the ABS/ASC unit to Pin 1 of the ABS hydraulic
aggregate. If no fault is found, erase the stored fault codes
and re-diagnose. If fault reoccurs replace the control unit.

12

Plunger valve fault rear left Check supply voltage on the magnetic valve is 12v. Check
magnetic valve for visible damage and corrosion, if damaged
replace the magnetic valve.

13

Plunger valve fault

Check supply voltage on the magnetic valve is 12v. Check

14

ABS valve relay fault

- Reset the fault code and test drive the vehicle before rediagnosing. If fault code resets check the valve relay for
correct seating and contacts for corrosion. Check relay
operation by switching ignition on and off to ensure relay pulls
in and check supply voltage at valve relay.

15

Rear feed pump fault

- Check engine relay for correct seating and contacts for

16

ASC+T storage load valve fault Check function of magnetic valve plunger on hydraulic
aggregate.

17

Wheel sensor front/Inlet valve front left Check connection between valve and master
relay and that master relay and valve are functioning properly.

18

Wheel sensor outlet/valve front left - Check connection between valve and master relay
and that master relay and valve are functioning properly.

20

Wheel sensor/inlet valve front right - Check connection between valve and master relay
and that master relay and valve are functioning properly.

24

Wheel sensor/outlet valve front right - Check connection between valve and master relay
and that master relay and valve are functioning properly.

33

Wheel sensor/Inlet valve rear left - Check connection between valve and master relay
and that master relay and valve are functioning properly.

34

Wheel sensor/outlet valve rear left - Check connection between valve and master relay
and that master relay and valve are functioning properly.

36

Inlet valve rear right

37

Front right wheel speed sensor

40

Rear output valve function

49

Power supply to magnetic valves

50

Throttle valve mechanical defect

56

ASC separate valve function faulty

65

ASC computer faulty

66

DME RPM signal faulty

68

Control unit defect Replace ABS control unit

72

Internal fault Replace ABS control unit

81

Rotational speed sensor front left - Check connection between rotational speed sensor
and control unit for short circuits or a broken connection

82

Rotational speed sensor front right - Check connection between rotational speed sensor
and control unit for short circuits or a broken connection

84

Rotational speed sensor rear left - Check connection between rotational speed sensor
and control unit for short circuits or a broken connection

88

Rotational speed sensor rear right - Check connection between rotational speed sensor
and control unit for short circuits or a broken connection

97

Rotational speed signal front left Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may
have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor
possibly defective.

98

Rotational speed signal front right Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may
have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor
possibly defective.

100

Rotational speed signal rear left Check plug and socket connections of rotational speed
sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor and
pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may have
incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor possibly
defective.

104

Rotational speed signal rear right Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may

have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor

Rotational speed information front left Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may
have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor
possibly defective.

114

Rotational speed information front right Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may
have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor
possibly defective.

116

Rotational speed information rear left Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may
have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor
possibly defective.

120

Rotational speed information rear right Check plug and socket connections of rotational
speed sensor. Check air-gap between rotational speed sensor
and pulse wheel and reduce if necessary. Pulse wheel may
have incorrect number of teeth or rotational speed sensor
possibly defective.

129

DME connection faulty

130

Throttle valve potentiometer

132

Pedal travel sensor

133

Valve power supply voltage too high

136

Fault in brake hydraulic system Check for leaks or air in brake hydraulic system.

145

Failure in pump power supply Check lines to the ABS control unit and pump motor
relay. Check ABS master relay for short circuit and/or
interruption to power supply. Fault may result from one or all
of the above conditions.

146

Coding fault

148

Motor temperature over CAN Bus

152

Hydraulic pedal travel sensor Check brake system for leaks and/or air in system. Check
pedal travel sensor for intermittent contact.

161

Outlet valve front left or front left RPM sensor Check inlet and outlet valve connections
for tightness. Ensure that rotational speed sensors have not
been mixed up and if necessary, replace outlet valve.

162

Outlet valve front right or front right RPM sensor Check inlet and outlet valve
connections for tightness.
Ensure that rotational speed

- Check for sensor defect short circuits and/or interruption to

sensors have not been mixed up and if necessary, replace

Outlet valve rear left or rear left RPM sensor Check inlet and outlet valve connections
for tightness. Ensure that rotational speed sensors have not
been mixed up and if necessary, replace outlet valve.

168

Outlet valve rear right or rear right RPM sensor Check inlet and outlet valve
connections for tightness.
Ensure that rotational speed
sensors have not been mixed up and if necessary, replace
outlet valve.

177

Fault valve load circuit fuse Check ABS circuit fuses and relay

184

CAN Error

193

DME ignition signal faulty

255

Accumulator fault

Replace control unit.

ABS3
5d90

Left front wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5d91

Left front wheel speed sensor; extrapolation

5d92

Left front wheel speed sensor; periodical control

5d93

Left front wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5d94

Left front wheel speed sensor; long term control

5dA0

Right front wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5dA1

Right front wheel speed sensor; Extrapolation

5dA2

Right front wheel speed sensor; periodical control

5dA3

Right front wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5dA4

Right front wheel speed sensor; long term control

5dB0

Left rear wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5dB1

Left rear wheel speed sensor; extrapolation

5dB2

Left rear wheel speed sensor; periodical control

5dB3

Left rear wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5dB4

Left rear wheel speed sensor; long term control

5dC0

Right rear wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5dC1 Right rear wheel speed sensor; extrapolation

Right rear wheel speed sensor; accident recognition

5dC4

Right rear wheel speed sensor; long term control

5dF0

Pump engine

5dF2

Internal error Valve/ECU Hardware error, ROM/RAM check

5dF4

Power Supply < 9 volts

5dF5

Control unit internal error

5dF7

Power supply > 18 volts

5e00

Tyre test active

5e01

Tyre test timeout

5e02

Tyre test gyration sensor justification error

5e03

Tyre test gyration sensor error

5e04

Tyre test lateral acceleration sensor error

5e05

Tyre test lateral acceleration sensor error and gyration sensor

5e06

Tyre test gyration sensor wrong construction

5e07

Tyre test lateral acceleration sensor error and gyration sensor wrong construction

5e08

Tyre test steering wheel sensor error

5e11

Internal error CAN Controller

5e14

CAN Timeout DME/DDE

5e15

CAN Timeout EGS

5e16

CAN Timeout Instrument Cluster

5e18

CAN DME/DDE message faulty

5e19

CAN DME/DDE

5e1A

CAN DME/DDE Signal Error

5e1E

CAN Timeout LWS

5e1F

Steering wheel sensor; not initialized

5e59

Coding error

5e5B

Switch pressed longer than 10 seconds or faulty

5e5D

Brake fluid level switch

5e5E

Brake light switch

5e20

Pressure sensor 1 accident recognition

5e21

Pressure sensor 2 accident recognition

5e24

Pressure sensors not plausible; pressure sensor 1 / 2 not plausible

5e26

Sensor power supply

5e2F

Temperature sensor

5e30

Lateral acceleration sensor accident recognition

5e32

Lateral acceleration signal not plausible

5e38

Wheel speed sensor accident recognition

5e3C

Wheel speed not plausible

5e40

Lateral acceleration signal not plausible, offset

5e43

Lateral acceleration internal error

5e4E

DSC sensor offset check

5e4F

Long time regulation DSC