Control Module Identification

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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.