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01-22-2006, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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6MT = 6-speed Manual Transmission AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation AB = Airbag ABS = Anti-lock braking system AC = Air-Conditioning ACC = Active Cruise Control ACSM = Advanced Crash Safety Module ADAS = Advanced Driver Assistance System ADB-X = Automatic Differential Brake ADS = Engine intake air control ADV = Windshield wiper pressure control AFM = Air flow meter AG = Automatic Gearbox (transmission) AHL = Adaptive Headlights ALR = Automatic-locking retractors ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind AS = Active Steering ASC = Automatic Stability Control AST = All Season Traction BMW = Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke) CA = Comfort Access, also Client Advisor CBC = Cornering Brake Control CCC = Car Communications Computer CDV = Clutch Delay Valve CID = Central Information Display CIP = Coding, Individualization, Programming CPO = Certified Pre-Owned CSL = Club Sport Lightweight (Club Sport Leicht) DBC = Dynamic Brake Control DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control DCS = Dealer Communication System Double VANOS = Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung (steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve timing) DSC = Dynamic Stability Control DTC = Dynamic Traction Control DRL = Daytime Running Lights ED = European Delivery ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung) FDRS = Fold Down Rear Seats FTM = Flat Tire Monitor HDC = Hill Descent Control HPS = Head Protection System HU = Head Unit HUD = Heads Up Display HWS = Headlight Washer System ISIS = Intelligent Safety and Information System LVDS = Low Voltage Differential Signaling LWRT - Low Weight Reinforced Thermoplastics MFS = Multi-Function Steering Wheel OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer PCD = Performance Center Delivery PDC = Park Distance Control PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection PuMA = Product and Measures Management in After sales RDS = Radio Data System RFT = Run Flat Tires RSC = Run flat System Components SA = Sales Advisor or Service Advisor SBK = Safety Battery Terminal Clamp (???) SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox SRS = Supplemental Restraint System SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (not coined by BMW) TMC = Traffic Message Channel TP = Traffic Program TPC = Tire Pressure Control TPM = Tire Pressure Monitor TSB = Technical Service Bulletin VAC = Voice Activated Control VDC = Vehicle Distribution Center VPC = Vehicle Preparation Center ZCP = the Competition Package (M3 Only) ZCW = Cold Weather Package ZHP = Performance Package (Available on US-Market e46 330i/Ci/Cic Only) ZPP = Premium Package ZSP = Sport Package Color Codes: A07 = Mystic Blue A22 = Sparkling Graphite A23 = Sonora A34 = Arctic A35 = Monaco Blue A41 = Barrique Red A43 = Deep Green A52 = Space Gray 300 = Alpine White 354 = Titanium Silver 438 = Electric Red 475 = Black Sapphire 668 = Jet Black E Vehicle Codes: BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1 BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only) BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8 BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5 BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base BMW E70 - future X5 BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3 BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4 BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series BMW E90 - (2006-present) 3 Series BMW E91 - (2006-present) 3 Series Wagon more E vehicle codes within this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...5&page=2&pp=22 [More to be posted] I will add and edit this list as suggestions/corrections are posted. Last edited by ksfrogman; 06-09-2007 at 02:18 PM.. |
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CA aka Client Advisor also.
SA aka Service Advisor Daytime Running Lights = DRL not DYL. FDRS = fold down rear seats
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What about colors
Titanium Silver = 354 = TS Sparkiling Graphite = A22 = SG Artic = A34 Sonora = A23 Monaco Blue = A35 Barrique Red = A41 Deep green = A43 Black Sapphire = 475 Alpine White = 300 Electric red = 438 Jet Black= 668
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HUD = Heads Up Display AS = Active Steering ACC = Active Cruise Control AAR = Automatic Air Recirculation TP = Traffic Program ARRB = Automatic Rear Roller Blind MFS = Multi-Function Steeringwheel TPM = Tyre Pressure Monitor TPC = Tyre Pressure Control CBC = Cornering Brake Control
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01-22-2006, 02:44 PM | #9 |
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CIP = Coding Individualization & Programming
The number is what version you have. You forgot RSC = Runflat System Components
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01-22-2006, 02:51 PM | #10 |
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Also try this link if you want to know the list of Es from BMW
http://www.bmwarchiv.de/de/e_codes.html
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HDC = Hill Descent Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control VAC = Voice Activated Control ADB-X = Automatic differential Brake ASC+ T = Automatic Stability Control & Traction ASC-X = Automatic Stability Control & Traction SBK = Safety Battery terminal Clamp
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Also DCC = Dynamic Cruise Control vs ACC = Active Cruise Control
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ED = European Delivery
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Ok, dumb question but who or what is dunno? I see this in some of the treads somtimes. Is it spanish?
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BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series BMW E21 - (1975-1985) 3 Series BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1 BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series BMW E30 - (1984-1991) 3 Series BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series BMW E36 - (1992-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only) BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series BMW E39 - (1997-2003) 5 Series BMW E46 - (1999-2005) 3 Series BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8 BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5 BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base BMW E70 - future X5 BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3 BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4 BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series BMW E90 - (2005-present) 3 Series BMW E91 - (2005-present) 3 Series Wagon From Wikipedia |
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