Control Module Identification

It is important to know how to properly identify DME control modules prior to programming. The control modules are identified by:

• BMW Part number.
• BMW Hardware number.
• Bosch Hardware number.

These numbers are displayed in the following locations:

• Control module ID label.
• Control module ID display using the Diagnostic program.
  Fig 1: Identifying Control Module ID Display And ID Label

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  Fig 2: Display DME Identification

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Part Number Basic Control Module: 

This number refers to the part number of the control unit without any data status.

Part Number Programmed Control Module: 

This number refers to the part number of a factory programmed module that includes the data status.