Original ECU 8578116 (0281030746)
We sell a used, original DDE 8578116 unit (Bosch 0281030746) for the BMW 3.0 Diesel. Before dispatch we look inside it and then test it in a car. The unit has never been repaired and has never been in contact with diesel. The ECU comes with a warranty of 6 months.
Markings of ECU 8578116
- BMW number: 8578116 / DDE8578116 / DDE8578116-01
- Bosch number: 0281030746 / 0 281 030 746
The Bosch number may be written as one string (0281030746) or with spaces – it is the same number.
Preparing for fitting
Like any used ECU, 8578116 has to be matched to the car. The simplest way is cloning: you send us your old ECU and we transfer the immobiliser, ISN and VIN from it – included in the price. The other option is programming in the car. In-car programming can be done with ISTA+ / ISTA 4, ISTA/P or E-Sys.
Paid options on request
- EGR OFF,
- DPF OFF – only on cars with a DPF,
- AdBlue OFF – only on cars with an AdBlue system (not every model has one),
- Flaps OFF – swirl flap removal.
Would you rather repair your own ECU?
Has your BMW 3.0 Diesel ECU been contaminated with diesel, lost communication or started cutting out once the engine is warm? We can repair it. The advantage of repair is that your car’s data stays in the unit, so it does not need programming. Before you send it, write to us with the symptoms and the DDE fault codes.
Does this ECU fit your BMW?
This ECU is used in the BMW X5 / X6. The model and year alone are not enough. Compare the label: if it shows 8578116 and 0281030746, it is the same ECU.
See also
The whole range is in the BMW engine ECUs category.
Common questions about ECU DDE8578116
How do I know that 0281030746 will fit?
Check the sticker on your ECU. Both numbers must match: 8578116 and 0281030746 – it is used, among others, in the BMW X5 / X6.
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How do you know the ECU has not been contaminated with diesel?
We open every unit and check its interior, then test it in a car. This ECU has never been repaired or contaminated with diesel.
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Which paid services do you offer for ECU 0281030746?
EGR OFF, Flaps OFF and, on cars with the relevant systems, also DPF OFF and AdBlue OFF.
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What do I need to send for cloning?
Your current ECU. We transfer its data (immobiliser, ISN, VIN) to the 8578116 unit you bought – included in the price.
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