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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1996850CI (E31) V12-5379CC 5.4L SOHC (M73)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONMANUFACTURER CODE CHARTSANTITHEFT SYSTEM (DWA)DEFECT CODE 6
1996 BMW 850Ci (E31) V12-5379cc 5.4L SOHC (M73)
Defect Code 6
1996 BMW 850Ci (E31) V12-5379cc 5.4L SOHC (M73)SECTION Defect Code 6
Defect Code 6:
Malfunction: Front lid contact:
Effect of defect: Screen display, closing/opening of front lid Not detected. Troubleshooting: Check wire and repair if necessary:
From DWA control unit connector X 252 Pin 20 to front lid contact connector X 371 Pin 2 and further from X 371 Pin 1 to ground.
If defect is Not rectified, check wire from connector X 267 to EKM and repair if necessary.
If wire OK, status monitoring of front lid contact (closed/open) as displayed on screen.
If necessary replace defective front lid contact.
Malfunction: Front lid contact:
Effect of defect: Screen display, closing/opening of front lid Not detected. Troubleshooting: Check wire and repair if necessary:
From DWA control unit connector X 252 Pin 20 to front lid contact connector X 371 Pin 2 and further from X 371 Pin 1 to ground.
If defect is Not rectified, check wire from connector X 267 to EKM and repair if necessary.
If wire OK, status monitoring of front lid contact (closed/open) as displayed on screen.
If necessary replace defective front lid contact.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.