BMW fault code 0096
Engine electronics
In the engine electronics, code 0096 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.
Output stage fuel injector valve cylinder 1
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
Output stage fuel injector valve cylinder 1 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, secondary-air pump
Module version: Motor Electronics (BMS46DS0)
In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006
DME: Activation, secondary-air pump (EUIII code: P0418)
Module version: Motor Electronics (BMS46DS1)
In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000, 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006
internal: memory test master
Module version: Motor Electronics (BMSS501)
In: 3 Series (E36) 1990–2000
DME: Activation, fuel injector, cylinder 1
Module version: Motor Electronics (ME72KWP0)
In: 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006, 5 Series (E39) 1998–2003, 7 Series (E38) 1998–2001, X5 (E53) 1999–2006, Z8 (E52) 2000–2003
DME: Activation, fuel injector, cyl. 1
Module version: 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: Signal, ox.sensor before cat.conv., bank 1, max. value exceeded (OBDII: P0130; EUIII: P0130)
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: Oxygen-sensor voltage before catalytic converter, bank 1
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: memory fault (master)
Module version: Motor Electronics (MSS54DS0)
In: 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006
Reading and clearing it
Fault code 0096 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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