Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Re-coding a used DSC unit

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2020
    Location
    Oakland, CA, USA
    Posts
    4
    My Cars
    2001 BMW M3 coupe

    Re-coding a used DSC unit

    The problem: DSC control unit failure and not being able to pass the e-smog in California. Does anyone know if a re-coded used replacement will enable me to pass the e-smog test? TIA...

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2020
    Location
    Oakland, CA, USA
    Posts
    4
    My Cars
    2001 BMW M3 coupe
    Maybe this will help clarify. I was told by one BMW guy that when the ABS/DSC unit fails I'd never be able to pass a smog test and he recommended an OEM replacement at about $1700. Then I was told by another BMW guy that he'd never heard that a failure of that unit could be the reason I can't pass the smog check. Conflicting information. Hoping someone who's had a similar issue can chime in.. TIA

    So here are the fault codes:
    DME -
    (132) 84 DSC, CAN time-out
    (139) 8B Interruption, cruise control operation

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOM) -
    (245) F5 No CAN identification (ASC)

    ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) -
    76 Speed sensor, signal interference,
    73 Internal fault,
    88 Steering angle sensor, CAN

  3. #3
    dworthy's Avatar
    dworthy is offline Wagon meister :) BMW Tech Expert
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Grafenwoehr, Germany
    Posts
    14,505
    My Cars
    16 220i 05 325it 05 M3
    I am not sure how SMOG testing goes with a safety check, however I don't know the in's/out's of the CA CARB.

    Do you have ISIT suite?

    You can also see if you can send it out to this guy to get it coded, send him a PM: 328 Power 04, his name is Able
    Darin
    Current:
    16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
    Past:
    95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
    79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
    M-Flight Member

Similar Threads

  1. trying to code a used DSC
    By Weasel13 in forum Diagnostic Software
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-30-2018, 03:37 PM
  2. coding e60 used mask unit
    By krainey4 in forum Diagnostic Software
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-25-2017, 12:23 AM
  3. Urgent WTB - Used e46 DSC Unit PN 34526753602
    By e9nine in forum Georgia sponsored by Harrison Motorsports
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-23-2012, 11:04 AM
  4. Need help coding new DSC unit to car
    By TheMatrixz in forum Diagnostic Software
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-16-2009, 02:45 AM
  5. Coding/Programming Used Control Units/Modules
    By jmdforest in forum Diagnostic Software
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-28-2009, 11:47 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •