Control Unit Functions

2001 BMW Z8SECTION Control Unit Functions

Troubleshooting information is also available in the form of Control Module ID, status lists, component activation, read and clear fault memory by pressing the Control Unit functions button.

Only control modules identified during the short test can perform control unit functions 

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Function Display
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