Transmission parameters

The BMW M5 has 8 transmission parameters.

● Confirmed◆ In testing○ Supported× Not supported

How to read a parameter card

Drive mode `BMW_GEAR`Confirmed

Request22 DA 2E
Service 22DID DA2E
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Example reply from a 2023 BMW M5.

Bits 8 to 15 of the reply, 8 bits.

0x03 = 3 → DRIVE

Unit: Named states

States
Raw value	State	Meaning
`3`	`DRIVE`	Drive
`5`	`SPORT`	Sport

Confirmed for 2018, 2023. In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2017, 2019 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002.

The parameter's name and its ID in the OBDb. Confirmed shows when a response from a real car confirms the parameter.
The clutch mark shows a Connectable, a parameter that Pelican surfaces in its interface.
The service and PID/DID asked for, the control module it's sent to, and how often Pelican asks.
The reply's bytes. The parameter's bytes are blue. Bytes for other parameters in the same reply are grayed out. Hover over a byte to see the parameter it represents.
Where the parameter is in the response, and how Pelican converts the raw value into a value.
A real reply, decoded. The raw value comes first, then the reading.
Which model years have tested this parameter.

Clutch lock-up speed `BMW_CLU_LOCK_UP`

Request21 0B
Service 21PID 0B
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Bits 0 to 7 of the reply, 8 bits.

Formula: val
Range: 0 to 255 km/h
Unit: km/h

In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2003, 2005 to 2026.

Current gear `BMW_GEAR_V2`

Request22 D0 31
Service 22DID D031
Module6F1 → 663
Every1 s
Testing

Bits 0 to 7 of the reply, 8 bits.

Formula: val
Range: 0 to 255
Unit: Number

In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002, 2023.

DC/DC converter board temperature `BMW_DCDC_T_BOARD`

Request22 DE 8C
Service 22DID DE8C
Module6F1 → 61A
Every5 s
Testing

Bits 64 to 79 of the reply, 16 bits. The value is signed.

Formula: (val × 39 ÷ 2500)
Range: -511 to 511 °C
Unit: °C

In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2003, 2005 to 2026.

Drive mode `BMW_GEAR`Confirmed

Request22 DA 2E
Service 22DID DA2E
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Example reply from a 2023 BMW M5.

Bits 8 to 15 of the reply, 8 bits.

0x03 = 3 → DRIVE

Unit: Named states

States
Raw value	State	Meaning
`3`	`DRIVE`	Drive
`5`	`SPORT`	Sport

Confirmed for 2018, 2023. In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2017, 2019 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002.

Shift gear `BMW_GEAR_SHIFT`Confirmed

Request22 DA 2E
Service 22DID DA2E
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Example reply from a 2023 BMW M5.

Bits 0 to 7 of the reply, 8 bits.

0x00 = 0 → PARK

Unit: Named states

States
Raw value	State	Meaning
`0`	`PARK`	Park
`1`	`REVERSE`	Reverse
`2`	`NEUTRAL`	Neutral
`3`	`DRIVE`	Drive

Confirmed for 2018, 2023. In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2017, 2019 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002.

Torque converter lockup `BMW_TQ_CNVRT_LOCKUP`Confirmed

Request22 DA 22
Service 22DID DA22
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Example reply from a 2023 BMW M5.

Bits 8 to 15 of the reply, 8 bits.

0x00 = 0 → OPEN

Unit: Named states

States
Raw value	State	Meaning
`0`	`OPEN`	Open
`1`	`CONTROL_LOW`	Controlled low
`2`	`CONTROL_HIGH`	Controlled high
`3`	`CLOSED_LOW`	Closed low
`4`	`CLOSED_HIGH`	Closed high
`8`	`TRANSITION_OPEN`	Transition to open

Confirmed for 2018, 2023. In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2017, 2019 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002.

Torque converter speed `BMW_TQ_CNVRT_RPM`Confirmed

Request22 DA 2A
Service 22DID DA2A
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Example reply from a 2023 BMW M5.

Bits 0 to 15 of the reply, 16 bits. The value is signed.

0x0000 = 0 → 0 rpm

Formula: val
Range: -32768 to 32767 rpm
Unit: rpm

Confirmed for 2018, 2023. In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2017, 2019 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002.

Transmission output shaft speed `BMW_TRANS_SHAFT_RPM`Confirmed

Request22 DA 2A
Service 22DID DA2A
Module6F1 → 618
Every1 s
Testing

Example reply from a 2023 BMW M5.

Bits 16 to 31 of the reply, 16 bits. The value is signed.

0x0000 = 0 → 0 rpm

Formula: val
Range: -32768 to 32767 rpm
Unit: rpm

Confirmed for 2018, 2023. In testing for 1988 to 1995, 1998 to 2001, 2003, 2005 to 2017, 2019 to 2022, 2024 to 2026. Not supported for 2002.

Transmission parameters

How to read a parameter card

Drive mode `BMW_GEAR`Confirmed

Clutch lock-up speed `BMW_CLU_LOCK_UP`

Current gear `BMW_GEAR_V2`

DC/DC converter board temperature `BMW_DCDC_T_BOARD`

Drive mode `BMW_GEAR`Confirmed

Shift gear `BMW_GEAR_SHIFT`Confirmed

Torque converter lockup `BMW_TQ_CNVRT_LOCKUP`Confirmed

Torque converter speed `BMW_TQ_CNVRT_RPM`Confirmed

Transmission output shaft speed `BMW_TRANS_SHAFT_RPM`Confirmed

Start your test drive today.

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Transmission parameters

Clutch lock-up speed BMW_CLU_LOCK_UP

Current gear BMW_GEAR_V2

DC/DC converter board temperature BMW_DCDC_T_BOARD

Drive mode BMW_GEARConfirmed

Shift gear BMW_GEAR_SHIFTConfirmed

Torque converter lockup BMW_TQ_CNVRT_LOCKUPConfirmed

Torque converter speed BMW_TQ_CNVRT_RPMConfirmed

Transmission output shaft speed BMW_TRANS_SHAFT_RPMConfirmed

Start your test drive today.

Clutch lock-up speed `BMW_CLU_LOCK_UP`

Current gear `BMW_GEAR_V2`

DC/DC converter board temperature `BMW_DCDC_T_BOARD`

Drive mode `BMW_GEAR`Confirmed

Shift gear `BMW_GEAR_SHIFT`Confirmed

Torque converter lockup `BMW_TQ_CNVRT_LOCKUP`Confirmed

Torque converter speed `BMW_TQ_CNVRT_RPM`Confirmed

Transmission output shaft speed `BMW_TRANS_SHAFT_RPM`Confirmed