Diagnosis and Information System (DIS)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 760Li and 2007 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Diagnosis And Information System - Special Tool

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove equipment wall.
Remove spark plug from 8th cylinder.
(Without removing manifold).
Connect DIS Tester.
Connect charger.

Test:

Call up Diagnosis
Select vehicle > right arrow button
Function selection
- Complete vehicle
- Drive
- Engine management
  - Valve gear
  - Valvetronic variable valve gear
  - Mechanical components/function
Test schedule > right arrow button
- Compression pressure check > right arrow button
Follow DIS Tester instructions.

NOTE: Clear fault memory
A mechanical compression pressure check is not possible.