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Overview of Test Functions

Only the main test functions are listed in the following table.

In addition to the majority of test functions, there are further equivalent functions for which a similar display appears in the instrument cluster.

All the described test functions can also be performed via the BMW diagnostics system.

BMW DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM REFERENCE CHART

Index Explanation
1 Identification
2 System test
3 Test End
4 Unlock test functions
5 Current consumption
6 Range consumption
7 Fuel gauge values
8 Coolant temperature, outside temperature
9 On-board computer average values
10 Speedometer/revolution counter
11 Display of operating voltage
12 Trigger acoustic signals
13 Read fault codes
14 Dim LCD
15 Dim/PWM signal
16 Condition Based Service
17 Check Control
18 Correction factor for consumption values
19 Software reset/RAM reload