0281031161 8581372 engine ECU BMW Bosch DDE

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Bosch 0281031161 / DDE 8581372 – BMW engine control unit

ECU 0281031161 for BMW: ISTA/P or ISTA+ programming or cloning included, checked before shipping, with warranty.

The unit is locked to its previous car, so before fitting it has to be programmed in the BMW or have the data from your old ECU transferred to it. EU delivery in 2–3 working days.

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Technical specifications

Vehicle Make and Model BMW – match by number 8581372
Engine type Diesel
Manufacturer Bosch
OEM Part Number 8581372
Manufacturer Part Number 0281031161
Part Number DDE8581372-01
Module Type Engine control unit (ECU) Bosch DDE
Module Version Used, locked – needs ISTA/P or ISTA+ programming or cloning (cloning included)
PLUG AND PLAY No
Condition Used, fully tested
Warranty 6 months
Payment Methods Credit Card , Bank Transfer , PayPal
Express Delivery within the EU European Union 2-3 working days
International Delivery Outside the EU Worldwide 4-7 working days

Manufacturer

Robert Bosch GmbH

Robert-Bosch-Platz 1

70839 Gerlingen, Germany

+49 711 400 40990 contact@bosch.com Report a product safety issue

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AUTO-ELEKTRONIKA DAMIAN SOSNOWSKI

Lelowska 20

42-235 Biała Wielka, Poland

+48888638546 sale@ecusale.com Report a product safety issue

Importer

AUTO-ELEKTRONIKA DAMIAN SOSNOWSKI

20 Lelowska

42-235 Biała Wielka, Poland

+48888638546 sale@ecusale.com

Choosing the Bosch 0281031161 / DDE 8581372 ECU

Used Bosch engine control unit with the BMW marking DDE 8 581 372-01, for BMW diesel engines. The unit is locked: it contains the data of the previous car, so after fitting it needs programming or cloning.

Label markings

Bosch number: 0 281 031 161 (0281031161)
BMW number: DDE 8 581 372-01 (8581372, DDE8581372)

Vehicle compatibility

What decides compatibility is a match of the numbers on the label of your old ECU, not the car model alone. Compare the Bosch number 0281031161 and the BMW number 8581372. A different number ending means a different ECU, e.g. 0281031162 / 8581373 is a separate module. If you are not sure, send a photo of the label and your VIN through the contact form and we will check compatibility.

Preparation and fitting

Programming in the car – with BMW ISTA/P or ISTA 4 (ISTA+) diagnostics.
Cloning included in the price – send us your old ECU and we will transfer its data to the unit you buy. Condition: the data in the old module must be readable.

Extra services and repair

Paid modifications: EGR OFF, DPF OFF, AdBlue OFF and Flaps OFF (swirl flaps) – DPF and AdBlue OFF only on cars fitted with these systems.
Repair of your own ECU – including units contaminated with diesel. More: BMW ECU contaminated with diesel, BMW N47 / B47 ECU faults.

All numbers are in the BMW engine control units category.

Frequently asked questions about the 0281031161 ECU for BMW

Does the 0281031161 ECU need programming?

Yes. The unit is locked to its previous car, so after fitting it has to be programmed with BMW ISTA/P or ISTA 4 (ISTA+) diagnostics. Instead of programming you can choose cloning, which is included in the price.

How does the cloning included in the price work?

You send us your old ECU and we transfer its data to the 0281031161 / DDE 8581372 unit you buy. The data in the old module must be readable.

Can I fit 0281031161 in place of 0281031162?

No. The 0281031162 / DDE 8581373 ECU is a different module. The Bosch number and the BMW number on the label of your old ECU must match the numbers of this offer.

My BMW model is not in the description. What should I do?

Compatibility is decided by the label numbers, not the model name. Send a photo of your old ECU label and your VIN and we will check compatibility before you buy.

How fast do you ship the ECU?

We check the ECU before shipping. Delivery within the EU takes 2–3 working days.

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