diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)

Check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) in your car to diagnose to troubleshoot engine and equipment problems.

BMW CC-ID codes fault and warning messages

1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E63 E64 (2003–2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2014), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2012), X Series, X5 E70 (2006 - 2013)

Accessing BMW CC-ID codes will give you addition information about your cars condition and can help you with troubleshooting some errors and faults. You can determinate which bulb is burned, which wheel is reporting low air pressure, why Dynamic Cruise Control is not working, AdBlue state and many more.
You don’t need any tools or interface to access those diagnostic codes. Follow this procedure to see hidden messages in CHECK menu.

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BMW F01 F02 hidden menu diagnostic mode

7 Series, BMW, F01 F02 (2008-2015)

7-Series BMW F01 F02 hidden menu lets you check diagnostic data in your car. You don’t need diagnostic interface to view DTC trouble codes, check live data from sensors, check battery voltage, oil and coolant temperature, perform instrument cluster test with needle sweep and LCD diagnostic mode, check warning chimes, also adjust trip computer fuel economy correction. Access to this diagnostic mode can be handy if you have trouble with your car and no access to diagnostic interface.

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Ford Fiesta MK7 hidden menu

Fiesta, Ford, MK7 (2008-)

Ford Fiesta MK7 hidden menu (a.k.a. test mode) gives access to diagnostic tests, sensor readouts and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Check LEDs and LCD segments, perform needle sweep (gauge test), view engine speed, car speed, engine temperature and many more interesting options.

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Hidden menu Renault Clio, Thalia, Symbol, Dacia Logan

Clio, Dacia, I (1999–2008), I (2000-2010), I (2004-2012), II (1998-2005), Logan, Renault, Symbol, Thalia

Hidden menu Renault Clio and similar models gives access to tests, readouts and fault flags from engine fuel system. You can check LCD screen segments, indicator bulbs, chime, fuel flow and fuel level, perform gauge test (needle sweep) and narrow down some issues if you can see check engine indicator on the dashboard.

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Volvo hidden menu and DTC check

C70, I (1998-2006), I (2000 - 2009), I (2002-2014), II (1999-2007), II (2005-2009), S40, S60, S80, V70/XC70, Volvo, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 II (2004-2012), Volvo V50, XC90

Check the Volvo hidden menu for DTC (diagnostic trouble codes) in your car electronic modules. This will help you with troubleshooting fault before connecting to diagnostic interface like VIDA DICE.

Also if your check engine indicator is on, you can quickly find out which module is causing this and is it safe to continue to travel.

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