Engine light, error code help

[stevie_a]

Hi Guys / Girls

My car does not get used much and sit's on the drive.

I keep getting this Error code, i just keep deleting it

Can someone tell me what this code is telling me please, and i will get it fixed in the spring

 

[Mario]

That looks like information from the ecu or a module rather than an actual error ... I think

 

[colb]

Part number search on OEM shows it as 1430940 superceeded by 12141430941 Basic Control Unit DME
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...98_E36_BMW_316i_19&diagId=12_1996#12141430941

Its rather expensive new from BMW, if yours is toast get a replacement from a breaker on here. Before changing it have a look at the wiring plug and socket pins on the unit, they may be corroded and need cleaning to make good contact.

I am assuming the fault is SS320255 looking at this site dependant on what version your DME is it may be an internal error on your unit if indeed the fault code listed is the last three numbers. Maybe someone will be along to confirm.
http://www.endtuning.com/bmwcodes.html#MSS50
Have a look on OEM site put your last seven vin digits in and search for your car then look in engine electrics section for the DME control units fitted to your car. It will also have a part number on the control unit casing as well to id it.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select?product=P&archive=1

 

[stevie_a]

This code only happens when car is not driven for long time, i delete code drive car and all is ok even with the management light on the car drives fine.

 

[Ianmc]

Its saying "drive me more please"

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Hi Guys / Girls

My car does not get used much and sit's on the drive.

I keep getting this Error code, i just keep deleting it

Can someone tell me what this code is telling me please, and i will get it fixed in the spring

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Hi if you mean the engine shape light I had this and had to replace the inlet cam sensor. Geofg

 

[mrscalex]

That looks like information from the ecu or a module rather than an actual error ... I think

I can’t be sure without looking on what looks like a C110 type reader but I agree @Mario

If the DME was cooked the car wouldn’t still be starting.

 

[mrscalex]

You need someone with a C110 to tell you if this is just a header or splash type screen.

Some of the data looks familiar from the info function of INPA. Not the error reporting itself.

Errors are much lower order of magnitude and are usually clearly identified. With either 3 digits in decimal or 2 in hex.

 

[stevie_a]

I don't know if i am using it correctly, next time i will video the stages to see what i could be wrong