BMW fault code 5E20

Dynamic stability control

In the dynamic stability control, code 5E20 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.

DSC: Control module, internal (5e20 DSC-ECU General control unit)

Module versions: Dynamic stability control DSC8 (DXC8), Dynamic stability control Plus DSC8 (DXC_83)

In: X3 (E83) 2003–2010, X5 (E53) 1999–2006

ABS-DSC: Pressure sensor 1

Module version: Stability system MK60 (DSC_MK60)

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.

DSC: Hydraulic unit: pressure sensor, internal (pressure sensor 1 electrically)

Module version: Dynamic stability control MK60 E5 (DSC_85)

In: Z4 (E85) 2002–2008, Z4 (E86) 2006–2008

Reading and clearing it

Fault code 5E20 is a BMW code, stored in the car's dynamic stability control, 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 dynamic stability control is on: 3 Series (E36), Z3 (E36/7), 3 Series (E46), X5 (E53), X3 (E83), Z4 (E85), Z4 (E86)

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