BMW F10 535 - How to check and reset engine codes without a scanner

In this video I will demonstrate how you can display the check engine codes for your BMW F10 5 series car.

[@SportsGirlNumber9]

Finally someone with a clear demo that I can understand. Bravo!

[@JaysDMC]

Thanks! Hope you found this helpful.

[@Dat550go]

Your check engine light is not on

[@apatura8508]

soooo glad I found this video, I have this EXACT year/make/model.....MANY THANKS for this clear and concise explanation! Cheers

[@chrisdeath76]

worked perfectly and enabled me to start my car. just a few errors to work through now. Thanks a million!

[@rudyretana233]

Thanks so much Ik u posted it a while ago but still helpful till today.

[@JaysDMC]

I went through something similar. This may help - www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRx6SYQr/

[@AT-su6yl]

10 years of owning and only now I know. Thanks🤛🏽

[@JaysDMC]

I hope you found it helpful!

[@leonardovieirademoura118]

Thank You! Works perfect on my F34 2015

[@jshifty9618]

bro you’re a god definitely liking and subscribing. just got my 2016 550i couple of days ago and the check light is already on. i called the dealer they said to take it to a shop to get the codes ran and send them over. now i don’t have to go to a shop lol but i still set an appointment up for a full service check.

[@JaysDMC]

the 550 is a MONSTER!!! I thought my 535 was fast until I went for a ride in a 550. AMAZING car!!!

[@jshifty9618]

@@JaysDMC i think the same exact thing, i can only imagine how the m5 competition is lmao. again thanks for the great video boss ! highly appreciated

[@tonyjones1050]

I have the same car. I'm getting a code e12c20. Any idea what that is

[@Christian-bo7eq]

The best! Much appreciated, thank you 🙌🏼

[@santiagodemeter2061]

pp9llll

[@asim2808]

Great video from someone who just gets it

[@JaysDMC]

Thank you. I appreciate that

[@byronsingletary3904]

Thx. It worked for mine F-10 5 series 528i.

[@wat6625]

Had the sam issue, you saved my day brother

[@JaysDMC]

I'm really happy to hear that!!!

[@PlatinumPaladin915]

So helpful!!! just got me a 2016 535i!!

[@JaysDMC]

Congrats!!!! Such a fun car!!!!

[@PlatinumPaladin915]

@@JaysDMC Absolutely no doubt it is!

[@ELECTROFELO1]

Thx worked perfectly on my 2017 F87 M2

[@JaysDMC]

great!!!

[@SRIHARSHASP]

How did you clear the codes?

[@ELECTROFELO1]

@@SRIHARSHASP I already sold my car. So I don’t remember exactly however I pretty much followed the information on the video.

[@mohammednoah6813]

Many thanks for helping

[@cragar]

I forget about this feature - thanks for the reminder. Just bought a cheap scan tool, but that can be used for my wife's car as well.

[@JaysDMC]

You're welcome! My cheap scan tool wouldn't even link up with my 535. 😞

[@drebrooks1762]

Very well explained video bro💯 One question tho when I get to the Error Code option and it shows 0 DTC what does that mean?

[@drebrooks1762]

I have a CEL…

[@understandthis4634]

Excellent thank you

[@momomo5002]

Just cleared my codes using this video. Thank you!

[@joseduarte6159]

How did you do that?

[@stiofanseoighe6668]

How long did it last until the light came back on?

[@user-ug3yz2cj5p]

Thanks 🙏

[@surjeetsingh-tj7di]

Thanks

[@dj_colombian_dread9901]

Love the video just one question. How would I clear the codes if I wanted to ?

[@TNZKN]

Software reset button in the same menu

[@JeffHowell]

This is great information, thanks. I purchased a 2016 F10 535d in February and the check engine light just came on last week. Then went away after a couple days, now it's back this morning. I checked to see if there were any codes with this code check and no codes appeared.

[@JaysDMC]

In this case, you may need to connect it to a scanner to get a more comprehensive reading. Sorry to hear about your check engine light! Good luck!

[@JeffHowell]

@@JaysDMC The CEL is related to the DPF. So just going to need to go on a long highway drive to clear it out and regen it.

[@JaysDMC]

@@JeffHowell Gotcha! Years back I had a convertible Jaguar XK8 that I only used in the Spring and Summer. During the Fall and Winter I would take the battery out. When Spring time came around, I'd hook everything up and use this as my weekend car. Well, one season I just so happened to get it back on the road around the time my inspection was due. I took it over to my mechanic and he failed me! Not sure if it is unique to that car or across all OBD2 vehicles, but for the first 100 miles or so there is an internal code that is set - P1001. P1001 basically means "I have no idea how well I'm performing, I've had no juice for the last X amount of the months, come back to me when I cover 100 miles". So basically, I'd have to drive 100 or so miles then return. Once I covered 100 miles, P1001 would flip to P1000 which meant the computer was able to attest to the fact that all emission systems were functional and that I was able to pass inspection. Amazing how well new cars work, yet how complicated it all became!

[@JeffHowell]

@@JaysDMC for real. My car previous to the BMW was a 2014 VW Passat SEL that I gave to my son. Every so often the EPC light would come on. All I had to do was pull over, turn off the car to reboot and it would be fine again.

[@JaysDMC]

@@JeffHowell My very first car was a 1980 Z28 Camaro. All you needed was a basic tool kit to work on them. A small socket set, some screw drivers, a timing gun... maybe a vacuum gauge if you were fancy! Those days are LONG gone!

[@hussainmirza1805]

I have the same dtc code 650i Please tell me was it resolved for you?

[@shawnwang1181]

Thank you Jays. I have a 17 F22 240. That item called “DTC” instead of error code. When enter it only shows me some 0s. I guess I still need a reader.

[@user-mf2vi8cz4u]

I see the same thing, did you resolve it?

[@bh4185]

Mine is 2012 BMW F30 328i. I changed the brake fluid at home. After that I feet the soft brake pedal. However, the oil level looks fine. So, I reset the brake fluid light. However, after resetting the brake fluid light, the engine light is turned on. Then the brake becomes hard and the engine wouldn't turn on. What is the issue with this? Thanks for the advice.

[@cathardy7186]

What if you have the EML on but no codes showing?! What can it be? Reseted it and no longer showing now, but interested in what caused it to appear since there were no codes in the list.

[@B58_Bless]

Is it me or does he sound like Tom Cruise 😅. Thanks for the video bro!

[@JaysDMC]

I wish!! LOL, thanks for watching!

[@B58_Bless]

@@JaysDMC You really do! Thanks again for the video.

[@herojubilee]

thank you for the video. I decided to reset the error code, how do I do it?

[@herojubilee]

software reset？

[@CodingQuan]

I’m trying to reset my brake light and I can’t figure out after I unlock it and reset the system it still stays on?

[@NM-rb5ug]

Hey It’s easy to take out the warring signal Addblue from the screen

[@wonder4692]

Thanks mate. My engine management light is on and I’m getting a low battery message. Also my diesel gauge isn’t working. When I checked the error codes there aren’t any. Do you think it could be the battery causing the issue? Thanks

[@JaysDMC]

That's where I would start. I went through something similar with this car. Battery was on it's last leg. Top tip - if you don't already know, you can't just replace the battery on these cars. There is a computer that manages the battery. That needs to be flashed to let it know a new battery is installed. That computer regulates how the battery is charged. If it isn't updated, it'll charge your new battery as if an older weak one is installed. You'll just introduce new issues at that point. Hope this helps. Good luck

[@abhishekverma6588]

One question. I changed brakes and brake oil and it says “reset not possible“. I did software and still I can’t reset. Any idea please?

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

This worked in my 2013 535i f10, however, there were no error codes and my check engine light was on

[@metiniac]

I got f20 from 2014 and since a while having this check engine light on, the joke is I brought the car to bmw dealership they said the system needs to be updated and there is nothing wrong with the engine.. 2 days later it came back on.. Bmw says the car computer system needs to be replaced and charging me 1700 euro for it...finally I got error code eraser for 20 euro and cleared it but it comes back again after some kms what a fucking thing

[@dskelpresidente33]

I have a f30e and i have the same problem the check light i wont desapere and everything is ok with the car

[@vibinwithju7648]

How long does it take for the light to go off

[@rapchitv]

@@vibinwithju7648after you fix the problem

[@rapchitv]

I got a check engine light on this morning did exactly what you did but no codes popped up in the list so is there something wrong?

[@JaysDMC]

I would connect your car to a scanner then. That's very odd that you're not seeing code. Are you sure you're pulling the correct menu up? If you have a CEL, you should see a related code.

[@jshifty9618]

also with your engine light does it put you car in park randomly and gives you a warning to get it check at the nearest dealer ?

[@JaysDMC]

No sorry, I've never experienced that.

[@jshifty9618]

@@JaysDMC i figured it out a longggg time ago but it’s called “limp mode” and it was because i needed a new spark plug and my battery needed a recharge.

[@JaysDMC]

@@jshifty9618 During covid lockdown I was barely using my car. One day I took it out and everything was fine until I got back into my car. Every single light came on the dashboard. Transmission failure, suspension failure, engine failure, electric steering assist failure, etc... Turns out, my battery was shot. I was able to start the car fine but it didn't have what the car needed to keep all of the systems up to where they need to be.

[@AFRNick]

Does the software reset affect anything else? As in does it delete anything else from the vehicles ecu? Or doe it only delete the code?

[@JaysDMC]

This should only zero out the DCT values or fault codes. Nothing else should be impacted or affected with this proceedure.

[@mattm.6425]

On my 2014 F10 this shows DTC error codes but when I do software reset it doesn’t turn off check engine light…even after restarting engine. Is there a wait time or certain number of miles before it turns off check engine light??

[@pdef1949]

OK, I can use this procedure to view the DTC codes, but how do I clear them without a scanner??

[@kookie1999at]

That's what I want to know

[@TheMaaharija]

I have the same check engine light and reached to the error code option but no error codes. If i reset the software, all the software updates will be gone too?

[@JaysDMC]

Not too sure. I can't imagine all the updates would go away but don't hold me to that.

[@totalhomes6205]

Any idea how to do it on a 2016 328i please?

[@JaysDMC]

I don't know off hand, sorry.

[@razfrankel]

How do I sum up the last 5 digits of my vin by how much and do I add it together?

[@JaysDMC]

Let's say the last 5 digits are 1 2 3 4 5. 1+2+3+4+5 In this case 12345 is 15.

[@TheOne-po8bn]

Is it normal for engine light to stay on during accessory mode, but then turn off when ignition is started?

[@JaysDMC]

Absolutely

[@TheOne-po8bn]

@@JaysDMC thanks, was worries for a sec.

[@jae2482]

Lol yea a lot of cars do that

[@gondwana6303]

does this work on a x3 2016?

[@JaysDMC]

I would imagine so. I never tried it though.

[@prashantpanchal6181]

From where to get the Vin number?

[@JaysDMC]

The vin number is found on a plate on the driver side of the dashboard. Standard for every car.

[@mattm.6425]

On my 2014 F10 this is showing the DTC error codes however when doing software reset it doesn’t turn off the check engine light. I tried restarting engine and still displays light…Any tips?

[@JaysDMC]

My guess is you have a persistant issue somewhere then. This procedure will zero out the historic codes that keep your CEL on. If you have an ongoing issue though, that code will not be cleared until the problem is solved.

[@SGlivecast]

Just did everything on this video, but I do not see the error code option after unlocking. On my 2019 x3 .

[@kimchiyamz6150]

Did you figure out

[@Smurkishf10]

My shows no codes ? I recently got a muffler delete could that be it ?

[@JaysDMC]

And you have a check engine light? As far as I know, a muffler delete wouldn't trigger a CEL.

[@Foecris1k]

Hey I unlocked the menu but mines does not show error code as an option. Is there any other name to it ?

[@Foecris1k]

I get something called DTC not quite sure what that stands for

[@JaysDMC]

@@Foecris1k What year is your car? If you look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmsqqWBja1rfJI, you'll see they're listed as DTC codes.

[@Foecris1k]

@@JaysDMC Its a 2014 BMW, And Okay thanks a lot for the help 💯

[@JaysDMC]

@@Foecris1k No problem and good luck!

[@Smurkishf10]

@@Foecris1k did you fix the issue I also have a 2014 550i but is shows no error codes

[@chanqulljarvis929]

How do you add up the last 5 digits of the Vin number

[@JaysDMC]

So take the last 5 numbers in your vin. Lets say they're 1 2 3 4 5. Add 1 2 3 4 and 5 together which in this case is 15. 15 would be the 2 digit code. Make sense?

[@DavidRoman-wr8rw]

@@JaysDMCif i have 01488 what would be the sum i dont get it ???

[@JaysDMC]

@@DavidRoman-wr8rw 01488 0+1+4+8+8 21

[@AHMAD-un2fh]

​@@JaysDMC.

[@JaysDMC]

@@AHMAD-un2fh ?

[@big_mac3569]

Hopfully someone sees this. My cel came on today on my way home. Followed this video and was able to make it to the screen shown. However, no codes present on there for me. Any and all help is appreciated!

[@elmasloco822]

My check engine light has been on for a while but when I go through the steps it doesn’t show me any codes.

[@rapchitv]

Same here

[@elmasloco822]

@@rapchitv I end up buying the Autel AP200 for $70

[@avydal9803]

Ad last 5 digits of the vin number? Trying but not to sure

[@JaysDMC]

take the last 5 numbers in your vin. Lets say they're 1 2 3 4 5. Add 1 2 3 4 and 5 together which in this case is 15. 15 would be the 2 digit code. Make sense?

[@user-wv2fz8tn1l]

I’ve unlocked it but I don’t get option 19 for error codes

[@kimchiyamz6150]

Did your find out

[@madalinw12]

How did you calculate 18 ? 😁

[@JaysDMC]

Take the last 5 numbers of your VIN and add them up. If the last 5 numbers were 1 2 3 4 5, you'd add 1+2+3+4+5 which equals 15. 15 is the 2 digit code. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmsqqWBja1rfJI

[@kenostrovsky]

@madalincatrinoiu7189 tell me you have ADD without saying you have ADD.

[@luqman5086]

Mine doesn’t open

[@aliyashakhan284]

My last 5 digits are 01967 total 23 and its not working please help

[@JaysDMC]

23 is the correct answer. Are you sure those are the correct numbers on your VIN?

[@scenicbayweligamasurfcampi9191]

My vin Num is 339644 Total is 29 right Doesn’t work what can i do?

[@muhammadawan8343]

I cannot understand Sum of ( 49838 ) these are last 5 digits Please help me out

[@JaysDMC]

4+9+8+3+8=32

[@muhammadawan8343]

@@JaysDMC thank you soo much !❤

[@dharsanarumugam]

Brother I accidentally pressed Software reset And now not working rpm,fuel,temp in my 520d f10 What is the solution 🥺… Please anybody help me to resolve …..

[@solosr2102]

What happened in the end? Now I want to know lol

[@chioovo]

error codes obtion is complety missing.. how is that even possible?

[@JaysDMC]

What year car? I did this on a 2016 535.

[@chioovo]

@@JaysDMC 2015 518d

[@JaysDMC]

@@chioovo I can't speak for the diesel variants of this car. Is there a chance they have a different user interface on the instrument cluster?

[@chirpab9189]

My check engine light came on after I jump started another car ....

[@JaysDMC]

I learned the hard way a LONG TIME AGO to never jump another car. I just won't do it. Sorry to hear this.

[@chirpab9189]

@@JaysDMC yeah I learned my lesson. BMW's are so sensitive. The check engine light disappeared this morning. So thank you

[@JaysDMC]

@@chirpab9189 Happy to hear that!

[@IraqiEagleEye]

My Engine light on after I opened the break fluid cap to check the fluid level. Is that usually a good reason to have it on. In 2019 BMW 640i

[@JaysDMC]

That's something I've never experienced. Were you able to retrieve a code? If so, what does it cross reference as?

[@adnanashraf9483]

Doesnt clear the code

[@momomo5002]

Need to restart after reset. It worked for me.

[@kimchiyamz6150]

Didn't work after restarting vehicle either

[@AndreGTunechI]

Does anyone know how to reset water pump running time? F10 f07 ??

[@bornbuckeye6046]

I just replaced my battery on 2012 535i, now I have check engine light. Auto zone scanner says p0171 code. Im not sure what to do? That code says lean fuel bank 1, or vacuum leak. I also saw on internet that if you don't reset your car after battery instal then thats why the check engine light is on?? Can anyone help?

[@kingtaz191]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/infKZp9td9CVgpY&ab_channel=BimmerTech

[@alexpupaza9373]

59729 it s the 5 number what number i put there ?

[@JaysDMC]

32 would be the sum of those numbers.