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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.
DME Variant Codes
2006 BMW M6SECTION DME Variant Codes
The following table provides a list of all the DME Variant Codes for U.S. Vehicles.
DME VARIANT CODES
| Model and Engine Family | DME Series | Transmission | Variant Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318i/is(E30) M42B18 | M1.7 | Manual | 801E |
| 318i/is/(E36) M42B18DISA |
M1.7 | Manual | 801E |
| Automatic | 821E | ||
| 325 (E30) M20B27 |
M1.1 | Manual | C81E |
| Automatic | CA1E | ||
| 325i MY87 (E30) M20B25 |
M1.1 or M1.3 | Manual | C81E |
| Automatic | CA1E | ||
| 325i MY 88 (E30) M20B25 |
M1.1 or M1.3 | Manual | C85E |
| Automatic | CA5E | ||
| 325iX (E30) M20B25 |
M1.1 or M1.3 | Manual | C83E |
| Automatic | CA3E | ||
| 528e (E28) M20B27 |
M1.1 | Manual | C87E |
| Automatic | CA7E | ||
| 525i (E34) M20B25 |
M1.3 | Manual | C89E |
| Automatic | CA9E | ||
| 535i (E34) M30B35 |
M1.3 | Manual | C83E |
| Automatic | CB3E | ||
| 535i w/ASC (E34) M30B35 |
M1.3 | Manual | C83A |
| Automatic | CB3A | ||
| M5 (E34) S38B36 | M1.2 | Manual | 881E |
| 635Csi (E24) M30B35 |
M1.1 | Manual | C85E |
| Automatic | CB5E | ||
| 635Csi (E24) M30B35 |
M1.3 | Manual | C87E |
| Automatic | CB7E | ||
| 735i/iL (E32) M30B35 |
M1.1 | Manual | C85E |
| Automatic | CB5E | ||
| 735i/iL (E32) M30B35 |
M1.3 | Manual | C85E |
| Automatic | CB5E | ||
| 735i/iL w/ASC (E32) M30B35 |
M1.3 | Automatic | CB5A |
| 750iL (E32) M70B50 |
M1.2 | Automatic | C31A |
| 750iL (E32) M70B50 |
M1.7 | Automatic | C312 |
| 850i(E31) M70B50 |
M1.7 | Manual | C052 |
| Automatic | C352 |
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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.