BMW fault code 008C
Engine electronics
In the engine electronics, code 008C 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.
DME: DME - EWS 3.3 interface
Module versions: Motor Electronics (BMS46DS0), Motor Electronics (BMS46DS1)
In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006
Engine torque bank comparison
Module versions: Motor Electronics (DM5212R5), Motor Electronics (DM5212R6)
In: 7 Series (E38) 1994–2001
Torque bank comparison (load detection error) 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: Activation, map cooling
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
CAN timeout message 3
Module version: Motor Electronics (BMSS501)
In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000
DME: Tank leakage diagnosis pump, reed switch not closed (OBDII: P1475; EUIII: P0440)
Module version: Motor Electronics (MS420DS0)
In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006, 5 Series (E39) 1998–2003, 7 Series (E38) 1998–2001
DME: Output-stage fault, DMTL pump
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: Knock control deactivated/knock protection
Module version: Motor Electronics (MSS54DS0)
In: 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006
Reading and clearing it
Fault code 008C 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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