BMW fault code 0011

Engine electronics

In the engine electronics, code 0011 means different things depending on the version of the module in the car. Find your car below; the app shows the right one for yours.

Oxygen sensor aging behind catalytic converter

Module versions: Motor Electronics (DM5212R5), Motor Electronics (DM5212R6), Motor Electronics (DM528DS3)

In: 5 Series (E39) 1995–2003, 7 Series (E38) 1994–2001, X5 (E53) 1999–2006

Camshaft sensor

Module versions: Motor Electronics (DM338DS0), Motor Electronics (DM338DS1)

In: 7 Series (E38) 1994–2001

Oxygen sensor aging after catalytic converter oscillation test OBDII error !!

Module versions: Motor Electronics (DM524DS0), Motor Electronics (DM528DS0)

In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 5 Series (E39) 1995–2003, 7 Series (E38) 1994–2001, X5 (E53) 1999–2006

DME: Oxygen-sensor aging after cat. conv., bank 1

Module versions: Motor Electronics (ME72KWP0), Motor Electronics (ME72KWP1)

In: 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006, 5 Series (E39) 1995–2003, 7 Series (E38) 1994–2001, X5 (E53) 1999–2006, Z8 (E52) 2000–2003

DDE: DDE control module

Module version: Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE30DS0)

Which BMWs have this version depends on the engine and equipment, so we don't list them here; AutoLingo for BMW reads which version your car has.

DME: Plausibility, engine coolant temperature

Module version: Motor Electronics (MS430DS0)

In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006, 5 Series (E39) 1998–2003, X3 (E83) 2003–2010, X5 (E53) 1999–2006, Z4 (E85) 2002–2008

DME: SMG shift sequence

Module version: Motor Electronics (MSS54DS0)

In: 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006

Reading and clearing it

Fault code 0011 is a BMW code, stored in the car's engine electronics, not a generic OBD2 code (P0xxx): a generic OBD2 reader only reaches the engine's emissions faults, so it won't show it. AutoLingo for BMW reads it with BMW's own diagnostic protocols, in plain English, with the details the module stored about it, and clears it after a repair. If a fault comes right back after it's cleared, the problem is still there.

The engine electronics is on: 8 Series (E31), 5 Series (E34), 3 Series (E36), Z3 (E36/7), 7 Series (E38), 5 Series (E39), 3 Series (E46), Z8 (E52), X5 (E53), X3 (E83), Z4 (E85), Z4 (E86)

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