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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011M3 2D CONVERTIBLE, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 385 (FUEL SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 525I)CHECKING - SETTING ENGINE13 00 002 CHECKING FUNCTION OF DIGITAL ENGINE ELECTRONICS (DME)
2011 BMW M3 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT

13 00 002 Checking function of Digital Engine Electronics (DME)

2011 BMW M3 2D Convertible, Automatic DCTSECTION 13 00 002 Checking function of Digital Engine Electronics (DME)
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Connect up MoDiC or BMW DIS.

Interrogate DME fault memory. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

Note down fault messages stored in memory.

Further information on troubleshooting in line with DIS or MoDiC instructions.

Fig 1: Locating Diagnostic Connector In Engine Compartment
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OBD socket (1) in driver's footwell: 

Same procedure as above.

Fig 2: Locating OBD Socket In Driver's Footwell
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