5 Series tips & tricks

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.

BMW 5-Series service reset (F10 F11 F07)

5 Series, BMW, F10 F11 F07 (2010-)

BMW 5-Series service reset can be performed on BMW F10, F11 and F07 Gran Turismo without diagnostic interface. You can clear maintenance message on your instrument cluster yourself without visiting your BMW dealer as long as you can replace oil and filter, inspect brakes and other safety system in your vehicle yourself.

BMW E39 service reminder reset

5 Series, BMW, E39 (1995-2004)

Ho to perform BMW E39 service reminder reset (5-Series 1995-2004) after changing oil, filters and inspecting brakes, steering and suspension. Reset procedure is simple, you don’t need diagnostic tools to perform it. Just follow this tutorial and reset service in your BMW car.

Hidden menu BMW navigation MK3 MK4

3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, BMW, E38 (1994-2001), E39 (1995-2004), E46 (1998-2006), Land Rover, Mini, Mini One/Cooper, MK1 (2001-2008), MK3 (2002-2012), Range Rover, X Series, X3 E83 (2003–2010), X5 E53 (1999-2006), Z Series, Z4 E85 E86 (2002 – 2008)

Hidden menu BMW navigation MK3 MK4 lets you access diagnostic features and check GPS antenna, video module, telephone settings, sensors, display settings and more. This diagnostic mode will help you with troubleshooting electronic issues with car stereo and navigation.

BMW E39 OBC hidden menu (diagnostic mode)

5 Series, BMW, E39 (1995-2004)

BMW E39 OBC hidden menu gives access to diagnostic tests and readouts from various sensors in your car. Check battery voltage, fuel level, sound chime, displays and indicators, perform gauge sweep (needle test) and more. This service mode is made for early diagnostics of your instrument cluster and other vehicle components.

BMW E60 E61 hidden menu OBC

5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010)

BMW E60 E61 hidden menu (5 series) gives access to OBC service tests. Useful when diagnosing issues with your car. Check all indicators and displays, perform needle sweep, read raw data from various sensors and adjust trip computer options.