BMW fault code 008D

Engine electronics

In the engine electronics, code 008D 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.

ASC intervention with blanking

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

In: 7 Series (E38) 1994–2001

ASR intervention with blanking

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, electric fan

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

DME: Oxygen-sensor control, control limit

Module version: Motor Electronics (BMS46DS0)

In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006

DME: Oxygen-sensor control, control limit (EUIII code: P0170)

Module version: Motor Electronics (BMS46DS1)

In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006

DME: Tank leakage diagnosis pump, reed switch does not open (OBDII: P1477; 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: Plausibility, tank fill level

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: Tank fill level implausible

Module version: Motor Electronics (MSS54DS0)

In: 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006

Reading and clearing it

Fault code 008D 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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