Programming Procedures for "Exchange Control Unit"

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Select this to program a replacement Basic DME control module.

Prior to any type of programming, make sure the DME fault memory is cleared and vehicle battery is connected to a BMW battery charger with stabalized 12.5V!

1. From the Programming selection menu select "2 Exchange Control unit" and press continue.

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2. Press "1 Determine Basic Control Module" and continue.
3. Press "Yes" to confirm control module is still in the vehicle.

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4. Turn on the ignition and press the "Yes" button to start the automatic determination.

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5. If the chassis numbers are correct press the "Yes" button. If they are different press the "No" button and enter it manually.

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6. The programming software provides the replacement control module part numbers in the display. The part number on the left is for a new control module. The number on the right is for a remanufactured control module.

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Always order the remanufactured number.
7. Obtain the exchange control module and install it in the car. The vehicle data will remain stored in the DIS/MoDiC as long as it is not used for any other purpose. Press the back arrow to return to the selection menu.

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9. Select "2 Program control module" and press continue.

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10. Enter the last 7 digits of the VIN and press the "YES" button.

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11. Press the "YES" button to start automatic programming.
The screen will indicate when the programming is complete.

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12. Carry out DME-EWS alignment if necessary and clear any faults stored in the DME that may have occurred during the programming process.