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Variant Code Identification Display BMW M3 E36

Variant Code Identification Display

The variant code for a DME M1.X control module can be accessed in three ways

  1. Electronically via DISplus or GT1: DME Control Module Identification screen Select "Programming" then "DME variant code", installed variant code is displayed.
  2. DME control module variant code label
  3. SI B13 02 90 (3009)

The quickest and most accurate way to access the variant code of the installed DME is by viewing the DME Identification page using the DISplus or GT1.

Scheme 78

Scheme 78

If a control module malfunction is suspected cross reference the BMW and Bosch part numbers in the display with the installed variant code. Problems can occur if

  1. The correct variant code is installed in the wrong control module.
  2. An incorrect variant code is installed in the correct control module