BMW 5 Series: Digital Motor Electronics (DME)

DME 8 control unit
The 8th generation engine electronics form a common control unit platform for
gasoline and diesel
engines that have been used since modular engines were introduced. Its
appearance is characterized
by a uniform housing and a uniform connector strip. The hardware inside has been
adapted to
the respective applications. The Bx8TU engines have the DME 8 engine electronics
generation.
Depending on the engine version, the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) will be
given a specific
designation.
DME 8.xTyz (x = number of cylinders, Ty = vehicle electrical system
architecture, z = H (hybrid)) can be
decoded as follows:
- DME 8.4T1 = B48
- DME 8.4T0.H = B48 PHEV
- DME 8.6T0 = B58
- DME 8.8T0 = N63
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Component temperature sensor
The B58TU engine uses a component temperature sensor in addition to the
coolant temperature
sensor to control the coolant
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Installation locations of control units
Rear view camera (RFK)
Remote control receiver (FBD)
Top HiFi amplifier (AMPT)
Lane change warning (secondary) (SWW2)
Video module (VM) (Not for the US)
Light Effect Manager (LEM)
Active Sound Design (ASD)
Telematic Communication Box (TCB)
Wireless
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents. In the
event of an accident, the system may reduce impact
speed.
The system sounds a warning before an imminent
collision and activates brakes independently,
if needed.
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the system
is controlled by