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600 Electrical System—General
GENERAL
Electrical overview
Bus basics
Electrical test equipment
Static damage prevention
Warnings and Cautions
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(2004 - 2005)
Powor supply (2004 - 2005)
Bus systems (2004 - 2006)
Bus lunctions and types (2004 - 2005)
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(2006 - 2007)
System overview (2006 - 2007)
Bus system (2006 - 2007)
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(2008 - 2010)
Electrical system (2008 - 2010)
Power MANAGEMENT
Power management basics
CopiNG, PROGRAMMING, ADAPTATION
Scan tool basios
Going
Programming
Adaptation
Going and programming procedure
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Voltage and voltage arop
Continuity, checking .
Shot circuits, testing
‘TABLES
2. Bus system parameters.
GENERAL
This secton describes the principal parts othe electrical system
‘Also covered here are basic electrical system troubleshooting tip,
Seo also:
+121 Battery, Starter, Alternator
+ ECL Electrical Component Locations for common BMW
‘acroryms as well as component location information
+ ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams
+ OBD On-Board Diagnostics
Electrical overview
‘The vehicle operates on @ 12-volt direct current (DC) negative:
‘ground system, Power is supplied bya lead-acid battery inright side
Of tho trunk or eargo compartment
{A voltage reguiator controls system voltage at approximately 12
volts. Allcircuits are grounded by direct er ndireci connection fo the
negative (-) terminal of tho battary.
‘Anumber of ground connections throughout he vehicle connectthe
‘wring harness to chassis ground. These circuits are completed by
the bettery cable or ground strap betwoen the body and the battery
negatve (-) terminal 600-2 Electrical System-General
Bus basics
{diet the extensive use ofauminum in& Sores frontend
componenis, rounding feads are used 1 elctcaly bndge Dacy
‘components to each other.
Fuses aro color coded to indicate current capacities
Electrical components connect using one of the following:
* Heavy cables with ug-type comrectors (battery, starter. alternator
+ Electrical harnessas with keyed, push-cn connectors that lock into
place.
+ Buses with modular connectors.
Relays anc contro! modules are mounted in various places
‘hroughout the vehicle. Sco ECL Electrical Component
Locations.
Bus basics
Tohandle electrical comploxity, § Series vehicles are equippee
‘extensively with bus systems. Signals are shared digitally among
electrical components on a bus, eliminating the need for separate
connections for each pair of compenents. The use of bus
‘communication for controls and accessores reduces witing
‘complexity and improves system response time.
Daia transfer over a bus is similar toa telephone conference. A
‘Component on the bus transmits a stream of data (data telegrams)
which other components receive at tho came time, Each component
is then free to use or ignore ths telegram,
‘The benelis of the bus method of data transter are as follows:
'*As data and programs are moditied and extended, only softwere
‘modifications are necessary,
* Continuous ventication of transmitted data leads to low error rate
+ Sensors and signal wires can be simpitied or eliminated due tothe
transmittal of mutiplexed digital data,
+ Control modules transfer dala at a high rate.
* Control module sizes and connector sizes aro smaller.
‘+ Bus architecture contorms to international standards. This
facilitates data intorchange between components of different
manufacture.
Electrical test equipment
Many electrical tesis described in this manual eal for measuring
voltage, current or resistance using a digital multimeter. A digital
‘meters preferred for precise measurements and for electronics
work because 1 generally more accurate than an analog meter
(swing-needie). An analog meter may draw enough current to
‘damage sensitive electronic components.
‘An LED test lights a safe, inexpensive tool that can be used to
perform many simple electrical toste that would otherwise require &
digital multimeter. The LED indicates when votiage is present
between any two test-points in a circuit.
Tho integrated safety, comfort, socurity and handing systems on
5 Series vehicles are designed with sel-ciagnostc capabilties. The Electrical System-General 600-3
Static damage prevention
‘quickest way to diagnose many problems isto start wih a scan tool
‘read-out of clagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). See Scan tool basies
fn this repair group.
Static damage prevention
Erectroriccircuits can be easly damaged by static electicty held by
the human body and vehiclo electrical compononts, To avoid static
‘electricity damage, take precautions to ground the static electricity
before touching ary internal components ofa circut
< Wearing an electrostatic discharge (ESD) mist strap or working on
an ani-static mat prevens static electiity damage
4. E30 met
2. Grounding ead
3. ESD wrist strap
Warnings and Cautions
WaRninG—
* Airbags and pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners utlize explosive
dovices. Handle with extreme caro. See warnings and
cautions in721 Airbag System (SRS)
* The igniton system operates at ‘otha! voltages. Ifyou havo a
weak heart or wear a pacemaker, do not expose yourself 0
‘gnitin system electric currents. Take extra precautions when
working on tho ignition system or when sorvicing the engine
while 11s rurming or the key 's ON. See 120 Ignition System for
Adidonal ignition system warnings and cautions.
+ Keep hanas, efoining and other objects clear ofthe electric,
engine coaling fan vinen working on a warm engine, The fan may
Start at any time, even when the gniion is switched OFF 600-4 Electrical System—General
Wamings and Cautions
CAUTION— -
+ Do not disconnect the battory with the engine running.
+ Priorto disconnecting the battery, read the battery
disconnection cautions given in 001 Warnings and Cautions.
+ Switch the ignition OFF and remove the negative battery cable
botore removing any eloctiical components. Connect and
disconnect elecirica! conneciors and ignition test equipment
leads only while the ignition is switched OFF
+ Reiay and fuse positions are subject fo change and may vary
fom vehicle to vehicle. It questions arise, an authorized BIW
