FCX3 Compatibility Information:

The R5/FCX-3 line was designed to offer compatibility with most BMW models ranging from 1987 to 2007, however, there are a small number of known incompatibilities and bugs as follows:

Note: a dot dot (..) after the model number means any model beginning with.

  • 1987 316.. (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 325 (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 325e (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 325es (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 535i/is (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 635.. (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 L6 (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 735.. (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987 L7 (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1988 M5 (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1988 528 (528 not compatible, 528e is compatible)
  • 1988 535... (service reset only, adaptor required)
  • 1987-1990 (1st generation, E30 M3s, made before 1991)
  • Many 12 cylinder BMWs especially 87-92 (replacing of a single ECU often results in compatibility problems)
  • models w/ idrive & Nav Screen; CBS service reset fails.