BMW fault code 3EFB
Engine electronics
In the engine electronics, code 3EFB 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.
DDE: Thermal oil-level sensor
Module versions: Digital Diesel Electronics (D60M47A0), Digital Diesel Electronics (D60M57D0), Digital Diesel Electronics (D62M57B0)
Which BMWs have these versions depends on the engine and equipment, so we don't list them here; AutoLingo for BMW reads which version your car has.
DDE: Oil level too low, top up engine oil
Module versions: Digital Diesel Electronics (D70N47A0), Digital Diesel Electronics (D71N47A0), Digital Diesel Electronics (D71N47B0)
Which BMWs have these versions depends on the engine and equipment, so we don't list them here; AutoLingo for BMW reads which version your car has.
3EFB Oil level
Module versions: DDE (d70n47b0) (D70N47B0), Digital Diesel Electronics (D71N47C0), DDE (d73n57b0) (D73N57B0)
Which BMWs have these versions depends on the engine and equipment, so we don't list them here; AutoLingo for BMW reads which version your car has.
DDE: Thermal oil-level sensor/oil-condition sensor
Module versions: Digital Diesel Electronics (D60M57A0), Digital Diesel Electronics (D62M57A0)
Which BMWs have these versions depends on the engine and equipment, so we don't list them here; AutoLingo for BMW reads which version your car has.
DDE: Oil level
Module versions: DDE (d71n47d0) (D71N47D0), DDE US-diesel fuel (D73N57C0)
Which BMWs have these versions depends on the engine and equipment, so we don't list them here; AutoLingo for BMW reads which version your car has.
3EFB Thermal oil level sensor (Layer_TOENS)
Module version: Digital Diesel Electronics (D60PSA0)
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.
DDE: Oil condition sensor (thermal oil level sensor)
Module version: Diesel electronics master (D63MM670)
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.
Reading and clearing it
Fault code 3EFB 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: 3 Series (E46), Z8 (E52), X5 (E53), 5 Series (E60), 5 Series (E61), 6 Series (E63), 6 Series (E64), 7 Series (E65), 7 Series (E66), 7 Series (E67), X5 (E70), X6 (E71), X6 (E72), 1 Series (E81), 1 Series (E82), X3 (E83), X1 (E84), Z4 (E85), Z4 (E86), 1 Series (E87), 1 Series (E88), Z4 (E89), 3 Series (E90), 3 Series (E91), 3 Series (E92), 3 Series (E93)
Coming soon
Enter your email address to hear when AutoLingo for BMW is ready.