BMW fault code CDC3

Engine electronics

In the engine electronics, code CDC3 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: SMG, CAN message 3

Module versions: Engine electronics (MS_S65_2), Engine electronics (MS_S65_3)

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.

Message (status, DCT, 0x37D) incorrect, receiver DME, transmitter DSC/DCT

Module versions: Engine electronics (MSD80), Engine electronics (MSV80)

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.

Powertrain CAN: message (services, 0x5E0) incorrect, receiver EME, transmitter KOMBI

Module version: Engine electronics (EDME82)

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.

DME: SMG CAN message 3

Module version: Engine electronics (MS_S65)

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.

Message (Status DKG, 37D)

Module version: Engine electronics (MSD85)

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.

Message (wheel tolerance adjustment, 0x374) incorrect, receiver DME, transmitter DSC/DCT

Module version: Engine electronics (MSS60)

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 CDC3 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)

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