Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 BMW M5FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts
- Introduction
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Summary
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Cross-Reference & Tables
- Notes
- DTC Chart (M Coupe & M Roadster) - 1 Of 4
- DTC Chart (M Coupe & M Roadster) - 2 Of 4
- DTC Chart (M Coupe & M Roadster) - 3 Of 4
- DTC Chart (M Coupe & M Roadster) - 4 Of 4
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 1 Of 7
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 2 Of 7
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 3 Of 7
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 4 Of 7
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 5 Of 7
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 6 Of 7
- DTC Chart (M5 & Z8) - 7 Of 7
- DTC Chart (X5) - 1 Of 5
- DTC Chart (X5) - 2 Of 5
- DTC Chart (X5) - 3 Of 5
- DTC Chart (X5) - 4 Of 5
- DTC Chart (X5) - 5 Of 5
- DTC Chart (Z3, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, 328i & 528i) - 1 Of 5
- DTC Chart (Z3, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, 328i & 528i) - 2 Of 5
- DTC Chart (Z3, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, 328i & 528i) - 3 Of 5
- DTC Chart (Z3, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, 328i & 528i) - 4 Of 5
- DTC Chart (Z3, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, 328i & 528i) - 5 Of 5
- DTC Chart (540i, 740i & 740iL) - 1 Of 5
- DTC Chart (540i, 740i & 740iL) - 2 Of 5
- DTC Chart (540i, 740i & 740iL) - 3 Of 5
- DTC Chart (540i, 740i & 740iL) - 4 Of 5
- DTC Chart (540i, 740i & 740iL) - 5 Of 5
- DTC Chart (750iL) - 1 Of 4
- DTC Chart (750iL) - 2 Of 4
- DTC Chart (750iL) - 3 Of 4
- DTC Chart (750iL) - 4 Of 4
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Cross-Reference & Tables
- Test Group Identification
- Test Group Diagnosis
Factory Service Tools
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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.