DDE ECU 7803371 – what to know
BMW number 7803371 and Bosch number 0281013597 identify an original 3.0 Diesel engine ECU M57. This used unit has not been repaired or contaminated with diesel – we check this by opening the housing for an internal inspection. We then fit it to a test car and check how it runs. Warranty: 6 months.
Markings of ECU 7803371
- BMW number: 7803371 / DDE7803371 / DDE7803371-01
- Bosch number: 0281013597 / 0 281 013 597
The Bosch number may be written as one string (0281013597) or with spaces – it is the same number.
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.
3.0 Diesel ECU repair service
As well as selling ECUs, we repair BMW 3.0 Diesel engine ECUs – including units contaminated with diesel, with no communication or that cut out once the engine is warm. A repaired unit keeps your car’s data and needs no programming. Contact us before sending and describe the symptoms and DDE fault codes.
Programming or cloning – included
A used ECU must be programmed in the car or cloned with the data from your old ECU (immobiliser, ISN, VIN). Cloning is included in the price – send us your old unit and we will transfer the data to the ECU you bought. In-car programming can be done with ISTA+ / ISTA 4, ISTA/P or E-Sys.
How to check compatibility
This ECU is used in the BMW E60 / E61 / X5 E70 / X6 E71 (M57 engine). The safest way is to compare labels – number 7803371 and Bosch number 0281013597 must be the same as on your ECU. A different number means a different version.
See also
The whole range is in the BMW engine ECUs category.
FAQ: BMW ECU 7803371 (0281013597)
How do I know that 0281013597 will fit?
Check the sticker on your ECU. Both numbers must match: 7803371 and 0281013597 – it is used, among others, in the BMW E60 / E61 / X5 E70 / X6 E71.
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Which paid services do you offer for ECU 0281013597?
EGR OFF, Flaps OFF and, on cars with the relevant systems, also DPF OFF and AdBlue OFF.
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Can my ECU 7803371 be repaired after diesel contamination?
Usually yes, even if it has no communication or cuts out when warm. A repaired ECU needs no programming.
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Does ECU 0281013597 come with a warranty?
Yes – 6 months. The ECU is checked in our test car.
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