DME Version

zidoff · 09-01-2012, 08:41 AM

How can i know my BMW DME Version.

Thanks in Advance

shanneba · 09-01-2012, 09:08 AM

It would be helpful to know what model and year/month of production. (should be on the drivers door jamb)

Generally the 323/328 models have the MS 42,
the early 325/330 have the MS43 (until 03/2003)
after 03/2003 they used the MS45.

The M3 used the MSS54 ECU.

zidoff · 09-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanneba

It would be helpful to know what model and year/month of production. (should be on the drivers door jamb)

Generally the 323/328 models have the MS 42,
the early 325/330 have the MS43 (until 03/2003)
after 03/2003 they used the MS45.

The M3 used the MSS54 ECU.

Seems there's no Scientific Method to get the version and it's based on human experience!?!?

I have "07/2000 E46 316i 1.9 Sedan M43 Europe Left hand drive N"

Thanks In Advance.

dmax · 09-01-2012, 09:51 AM

I searched and couldn't find anything. My Bentley shows that the same engine might have a couple different DME versions, and although the codes might vary slightly, usually they pretty much mean the same thing. There are some exceptions, I'm sure, but I don't think that many.

The codes you listed in your other thread probably mean what you think they mean...probably. I'm sorry to have been so exacting in my response in that thread...didn't mean to get you to a dead end...I didn't think it would be that difficult to find DME version.

I also searched to see if there's a way to see this on the cluster test, but seemingly not.

You might try the 'what factory options' thread...some fanatics can run your vin and maybe it'll come up with DME version.

I'm sure some fanatic will wander by knowing what your engine probably has as a dme...maybe change thread title (M43 DME version?) and include year/model/engine in the first post?

dmax · 09-01-2012, 09:56 AM

01 RMFD Basic control unit DME BMS 46/ FLASH 1 12141430941 $1,186.02

Doubt this will help. You might need a 'real' computer to hook up, as I'm sure it'd read the dme version...but again, I don't think you need to be that exacting usually.

shanneba · 09-01-2012, 11:36 AM

Maybe you can determine the DME version from this link (the 316 was not imported into the US)
Probably a BMW BMS 46 DME...

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/engines/4cyl.htm

Washburn · 09-01-2012, 11:41 AM

wouldn't a dealer be able to hook it up to the BMW diagnostic comp and tell you? (they'll probably charge though)

09-01-2012, 08:41 AM	#1
zidoff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BMW Posts: 131 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	DME Version How can i know my BMW DME Version. Thanks in Advance

09-01-2012, 09:08 AM	#2
shanneba Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,854 My Ride: 2003 330Ci View My Garage	It would be helpful to know what model and year/month of production. (should be on the drivers door jamb) Generally the 323/328 models have the MS 42, the early 325/330 have the MS43 (until 03/2003) after 03/2003 they used the MS45. The M3 used the MSS54 ECU. __________________ Join BMWCCA Discounts on new and CPO cars. Most Dealers offer a parts discount, BMP Design 10% off

09-01-2012, 09:51 AM	#4
dmax Stay stock my friends! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Unit I Posts: 21,128 My Ride: '99 328i 1.03809 mu View My Garage	I searched and couldn't find anything. My Bentley shows that the same engine might have a couple different DME versions, and although the codes might vary slightly, usually they pretty much mean the same thing. There are some exceptions, I'm sure, but I don't think that many. The codes you listed in your other thread probably mean what you think they mean...probably. I'm sorry to have been so exacting in my response in that thread...didn't mean to get you to a dead end...I didn't think it would be that difficult to find DME version. I also searched to see if there's a way to see this on the cluster test, but seemingly not. You might try the 'what factory options' thread...some fanatics can run your vin and maybe it'll come up with DME version. I'm sure some fanatic will wander by knowing what your engine probably has as a dme...maybe change thread title (M43 DME version?) and include year/model/engine in the first post? __________________ This huge woman, like 400 pounds comes up to me and says, "Doug, I would rock your world." I replied, "but I need to breathe." The girl in my sig:http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=dmax

09-01-2012, 09:56 AM	#5
dmax Stay stock my friends! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Unit I Posts: 21,128 My Ride: '99 328i 1.03809 mu View My Garage	01 RMFD Basic control unit DME BMS 46/ FLASH 1 12141430941 $1,186.02 Doubt this will help. You might need a 'real' computer to hook up, as I'm sure it'd read the dme version...but again, I don't think you need to be that exacting usually. __________________ This huge woman, like 400 pounds comes up to me and says, "Doug, I would rock your world." I replied, "but I need to breathe." The girl in my sig:http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=dmax

09-01-2012, 11:36 AM	#6
shanneba Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,854 My Ride: 2003 330Ci View My Garage	Maybe you can determine the DME version from this link (the 316 was not imported into the US) Probably a BMW BMS 46 DME... http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/engines/4cyl.htm __________________ Join BMWCCA Discounts on new and CPO cars. Most Dealers offer a parts discount, BMP Design 10% off

09-01-2012, 11:41 AM	#7
Washburn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 281 My Ride: 2005 AW 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	wouldn't a dealer be able to hook it up to the BMW diagnostic comp and tell you? (they'll probably charge though) __________________ 2005 Alpine White 330Ci with ZHP

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