BMW ECU Modules

The CarCoding scan map holds 8 module definitions for BMW, spread across 8 module types. The table shows the definitions in the map.

Observations from the map

The BMW map ranks 32 with 8 definitions; the largest module types are: abs / esp module (1), airbag / srs module (1), body control module (1).

8 of the addresses use 11-bit CAN identifiers and 0 use 29-bit identifiers. 1 definitions have scan priority 1; priority decides which module a scan starts from.

The map contains 2 safety-critical module definitions (ABS/brakes and airbag). Opening a diagnostic session on these can turn on a warning lamp; the vehicle must not be driven during the operation.

Modules in the map

Module nameTypeAddressResponsePriority
DME (Engine)Engine Control Unit7E07E81
EGS (Gearbox)Transmission Control Unit7E17E92
AGS (Auto Trans Shift)Body Control Module7E27EA3
ZGW (Central Gateway)Gateway Module7E37EB4
DSC (Stability/ABS) safety-criticalABS / ESP Module7E47EC5
KOMBI (Instrument)Instrument Cluster7E57ED6
EPS (Steering)Steering Module7E67EE7
ACSM (Airbag) safety-criticalAirbag / SRS Module7E77EF8

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With an ELM327-based BLE OBD2 adapter, CarCoding scans the vehicle’s modules, reads fault codes from those it can reach and explains every code in plain language. Which modules are reachable depends on the make and on the vehicle. The app is free to download.

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Data source: the CarCoding ECU scan map (ecuDatabase.ts). The addresses and names in the table are definitions from the map; they can differ depending on the hardware and software version in your vehicle.

Disclaimer: This page offers general information and does not replace an inspection by a qualified workshop. Any work carried out on the vehicle is your own responsibility.