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Starter,
removing
and
installing
(6-cylinder
engine
with
automatic
transmission)
The
starter
on
a
6-cylinder
car
with
automatic
transmission
ís
removed
from
above
.
It
is
necessary
to
remove
the
íntake
manifold
and
disconnect
a
number
of
electrical
harness
con-
nectors
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
battery
cable
.
2
.
Remove
air
plenum
from
rear
of
engine
compartment
.
See640
Heating
and
Air
Conditioning
.
3
.
Remove
top
enginecovers
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
Fig
.
9
.
Remove
top
engine
cover
by
prying
out
plugs
and
removing
nuts
(A)
.
Make
sure
rubber
insulators
(B)
on
either
sideof
large
cover
do
not
fall
off
during
cover
removal
.
4
.
Remove
ignition
coil
harness
connectors
.
Remove
ground
connection
at
front
of
cylinder
head
.
5
.
Remove
two
retaining
bolts
and
lift
off
fuel
injector
har-
ness
connector
strip
.
Carefully
fold
away
all
harnesses
toward
right
side
of
engine
compartment
and
place
at
base
of
windshield
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
6
.
Remove
intake
manifold
.
See
113
Cylinder
Head
Re-
moval
and
Installation
.
7
.
Disconnect
wiring
from
starter
.
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
121-
9
Fig
.
10
.
Fuel
injection
harness
(A)
and
ignition
coíl
harness
connectors
(B)
being
lifted
off
engine
to
be
placed
at
base
ofwindshield
.
M50
engine
shown
.
Other
6-cylinder
engines
are
similar
.
8
.
Loosen
and
remove
bolts
and
nuts
fastening
starter
to
transmission
bell
housing
and/or
engine
block
.
Remove
starter
support
bracket
.
Fig
.
11
.
Starter
wiring
terminals
and
support
bracket(arrow)
.
Intake
manifold
has
been
removed
.
STARTER
SERVICE
Page 174 of 759
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2
8
FUEL
INJECTION
Tableh
.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M1
.7
Pin
Signal
Componenttfunction
Signal
1
Output
Fuel
pump
relay
control
Fuel
pump
relay,
terminal
85
2
Not
used
3
Output
Cyl
.
2
and
cyl
.
4
fuel
injection
valve
control
Cyl
.
2
and
cyl
.
4
fuel
injection
valves
4
Not
used
5
Not
used
6
Ground
Ground,
fuel
injection
valveoutputstages
Ground
point
7
Not
used
8
Output
"Check
engine"
indicator
control
Instrument
cluster
9
Not
used
10
Not
used
11
Output
DKV
potentiometer
signal
Transmission
control
module
(EGS)
12
Input
Throttleposition
sensor
Throttleposition
Signal
13
Not
used
14
Input
Volume
air
flow
sensor
Volume
air
flow
sensor
(signal
ground)
15
Input
Cyl
.
1-2
knock
sensor
Cyl
.
1-2
knock
sensor
16
Input
Camshaft
position
sensor
(cylinder
identification)
Camshaft
position
sensor
(cylinder
identification)
17
Output
ti
measurement
signal
(fuel
consumption)
Instrument
cluster
18
Output
Intakeair
resonance
changeover
valve
(DISA)
Intake
air
resonance
changeover
valve
19
-
Not
used
20
Not
used
21
Not
used
22
Not
used
23
Not
used
24
Output
Cyl
.
3
ignition
coil
control
Cyl
.
3
ignition
coil
25
Output
Cyl
.
1
ignition
coil
control
Cyl
.
1
ignition
coil
26
Input
Battery
voltage
B
+junction
point
27
Output
Engine
control
module
relay
control
Engine
control
module
relay,
terminal
85
28
Ground
Ground
for
electronics
and
shielding
of
sensors
Ground
point
29
Output
Idle
speed
control
valve
control
Idle
speed
control
valve
30
Not
used
31
Not
used
32
Output
Cyl
.
1
and
cyl
.
3
fuel
injection
valve
control
Cyl
.
1
and
cyl
.
3
fuel
injection
valves
33
Not
used
34
Ground
Ground,
output
stages
(except
for
ignition
and
fuel
Ground
point
injection
valves)
35
Not
used
36
Output
Evaporative
emissionvalve
control
Evaporative
emission
valve
37
Output
Oxygen
sensor
heater
control
Oxygen
sensor
relay,
terminal
85
38
Not
used
39
Not
used
40
I
Not
used
41
I
Input
,
Volume
Air
Flow
sensor
Volume
air
flow
sensor
(voltage
varies
with
engine
load)
42
1
Input
1
Cyl
.
3-4
knock
sensor
1
Cyl
.
3-4
knock
sensor
43
Ground
Ground
for
sensors
Engine
coolant
temperature
sensor,
cyl
.
1-2
knock
sensor,
cyl
.
3-4
knock
sensor,
and
throttle
position
sensor
44
1
Input
1
Camshaft
position
sensor
(cylinder
identification)
1
Camshaft
position
sensor
(cylinder
identification)
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Page 175 of 759
Tableh
.
ECM
Pin
Assignment--Bosch
DME
M1
.7
Pin
1
Signal
1
Component/function
1
Signal
45
Notused
46
Notused
47
Notused
48
Output
A/C
compressor
cut-out
Compressor
control
relay,
terminal
85
49
Notused
50
Notused
51
Output
Cyl
.
4
ignition
coil
control
Cyl
.
4
ignition
coil
52
Output
Cyl
.
2
ignition
coil
control
Cyl
.
2
ignition
coil
53
Not
used
54
Input
Battery
voltage
from
engine
control
module
Engine
control
module
relay,
terminal
87a
55
Ground
Ground,
ignition
Ground
point
56
Input
Ignition
switch,
terminal
15
Ignition
switch,
terminal
15
57
Notused
58
Not
used
59
Output
Throttleposition
sensor
and
volume
air
flow
sensor
Reference
voltage
(5
VDC)
60
Input
Programming
voltage
Data
link
connector
61
Notused
62
Notused
63
Notused
64
Input
Ignition
timing
intervention
Transmission
control
module
(EGS)
65
Input
Drive
range
P/N
Automatic
transmission
range
switch
66
Notused
67
Input
Crankshaft
position
RPM
sensor
Crankshaft
position
RPM
sensor
68
Input
Crankshaft
position
RPM
sensor
Crankshaft
position
RPM
sensor
69
Notused
70
Input
Oxygen
sensor
signal
Heated
oxygen
sensor
71
Ground
Oxygen
sensor
signal
ground
Heated
oxygen
sensor
72
Notused
73
Input
Vehicle
speed
signal
Instrument
cluster
74
Output
Engine
speed
signal
Instrument
cluster
75
Not
used
76
Input
Volume
air
flow
sensor
Volume
air
flow
sensor
77
Input
Intake
air
temperature
sensor
(IAT)
Intake
air
temperature
sensor
(IAT)
78
Input
Engine
coolant
temperature
Engine
coolant
temperature
sensor
79
Notused
80
Not
used
81
Input
Drive-away
protection
signal
(code)
On-boardcomputer
82
Not
used
83
Notused
84
Not
used
85
Input
A/C
pressure
Pressure
switch
86
Input
A/C
switch
Integrated
climate
regulation
control
module
87
Output
RxD
diagnosisdata
line
Data
link
connector
88
Output-Input
TxD
diagnosisdata
line
l
Data
link
connector
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
2
9
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
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130-
3
0
FUEL
INJECTION
Pin
Signal
Component/function
Signal
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Table
1.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M3
.1
1
output
Fuel
pump
relay
control
Fuel
pump
relay
switches
with
engine
runningor
cranking
(crankshaft
position
Signal
mustbe
present
for
relay
switchover)
2
1
output
1
Idle
speed
control
valve
1
Pulsad
ground-
close
signal
(seealsopin29)
3
output
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
1
Pulsedground
(injection
pulsewidth
in
ms)
with
engine
running
4
output
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
3
Pulsedground
(injection
pulsewidth
in
ms)
with
engine
running
5
output
Fuel
injector
control,
cyl
.
2
Pulsedground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms)
with
enginerunning
6
ground
Ground
Ground
for
fuel
injector
output
stages
7
vacant
-
-
8
output
Check
Engine
Check
éngine
lamp
control
ground
9
vacant
-
-
10
vacant
-
-
11
output
Throttle
valve
position
Load
signal
to
transmission
control
module
12
input
Throttle
position
sensor
Voltage
varies
with
throttle
position
13
output
Mass
air
flow
sensor
Air
flow
sensor
hotwire
burn
off
(voltage
for
0
.5
seconds
after
shutdown)
14
ground
Mass
air
flow
sensor
Ground
for
air
flow
sensor
15
vacant
-
-
16
input
Cylinder
identification
sensor
A/C
voltage
pulse
per
camshaft
revolution
(between
pin
16
and
44)
17
output
Fuel
consumption
(ti)
Fuel
consumption
output
(KVA
Signal)
to
instrument
cluster
18
vacant
-
-
19
vacant
-
-
20
vacant
-
-
21vacant
-
-
22
vacant
-
-
23
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),
cyl
.
no
.
2
Primary
Signal,
ignition
coil
cyl
.
no
.
2
24
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),
cyl
.
n
o
.
3
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
cyl
.
no
.
3
25
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),
cyl
.
n
o
.
1
Primary
signal,
ignitioh
coil
cyl
.
no
.
1
26
input
Power
supply
(terminal
30)
Battery
voltage
(B+)
at
al¡
times
(terminal
30)
27
output
Main
relay
control
Main
relay
activation
(to
relay
terminal
85)
28
ground
Ground
Ground
for
ECM
and
sensor
shielding
29
output
Idle
speed
control
valve
Pulsed
ground-
open
signal
(see
also
pin
2)
30
vacant
-
-
31
output
Fuel
injector,cyl
.
no
.
5
Pulsedground
(injection
pulsewidth
in
ms),
cyl
.
no
.
5
32
output
Fuel
injector,cyl
.
no
.
6
Pulsedground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms),
cyl
.
no
.
6
33
output
Fuel
injector,cyl
.
no
.
4
Pulsedground
(injection
pulsewidth
in
ms),
cyl
.
no
.
4
34
ground
Ground
Ground
for
output
stages
35
vacant
36
output
Evaporative
purgevalve
control
Pulsed
ground
with
engine
at
normal
temperature
and
varying
engine
load
37
output
Oxygen
sensor
heater
relay
control
Oxygen
sensor
heater
relayactivation
(ground
at
terminal
85)
38
vacant
-
-
39
vacant
-
-
40
vacant
-
41
input
Mass
air
flow
sensor
Voltage
(+)
42
vacant
-
-
43
ground
Ground
Ground
for
temperatura
sensors
(ECT
sensor,
IAT
sensor,
TP
sensor)
44
input
Cylinder
identification
sensor
A/C
voltagepulseper
camshaft
revolution
(between
pin
16
and
44)
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Table
i
.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M3
.1
Pin
Signal
Component/function
2
ignal
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
3
1
45
vacant
-
46
vacant
-
-
47
vacant
-
-
48
output
A/C
compressor
control
A/C
compressor
disabled
via
compressor
control
relay
49
vacant
-
-
50
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),cyl
.
n
o
.
4
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
cyl
.
n
o
.
4
51
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),cyl
.
n
o
.
6
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
cyl
.
no
.
6
52
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),cyl
.
n
o
.
5
Primary
signal,
ignitioncoil
cyl
.
no
.
5
53
vacant
-
54
input
Power
supply
Battery
voltage
(+)
from
main
relay
terminal
87
55
ground
Ground
Ground
for
ignition
control
56
input
Power
supply
(terminal
15)
Batteryvoltage
(+)
with
key
on
or
engine
running
57
vacant
-
-
58
vacant
-
-
59
output
Throttleposition
sensor
Throttleposition
sensorsupply
voltage
(5
VDC)
60
input
Data
link
connector
Programming
voltage
61
vacant
-
-
62
vacant
-
-
63
vacant
-
-
64
input
Ignition
timing
intervention
from
A/T
control
module
(only
active
during
gearshift)
65
input
Automatic
transmission
(A/T)
range
switch
Transmission
park
or
neutral
signal
66
vacant
-
-
67
input
Engine
speed/crankshaft
position
sensor
Crankshaft
position/rpm
(voltage
(VAC)
between
pins
67
and
68)
68
input
Engine
speed/crankshaft
position
sensor
Crankshaft
position/rpm
(voltage
(VAC)
between
pins
67
and
68)
69
vacant
-
-
70
input
Oxygen
sensor
Oxygen
sensor
signal
(0-1
VDC
fluctuating
with
engine
running)
71
ground
Oxygen
sensor
Oxygen
sensor
signal
ground
72
vacant
-
-
73
input
Road
speed
Road
speed
signal
from
instrument
cluster
74
output
Engine
speed
(TD)
Engine
speed
(TD)
signalto
instrument
cluster
75
vacant
-
-
76
vacant
-
-
77
input
Intakeair
temperature
(IAT)
sensor
Intake
air
temperature
(0-5
V,
temperaturedependent)
78
input
Engine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)
sensor
Engine
coolant
temperature
(0-5V,
temperature
dependent)
79
vacant
-
-
80
vacant
-
-
81
input
On-boardcomputer
Drive-away
protection
enable
82
vacant
-
-
83
vacant
-
-
84
vacant
-
-
85
input
A/C
pressure
switch
From
Integrated
climate
control
module
via
A/C
pressure
switch
86
input
A/C
compressor
on
From
Integrated
climate
control
module
87
input
Diagnostic
connector
(RxD)
Diagnostic
RxD
(receive)signal
to
pin
15
in
Data
link
connector
88
input/output
Diagnostic
connector
(TxD)
Diagnostic
TxD
(transmit)
signal
to
pin
20
in
Data
link
connector
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Page 179 of 759
Table
j.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M3
.3
.1
Pin
~
Signal
1
Componentffunction
1
signal
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
33
45
ground
Ignition
circuit
shield
Ground
shieldfor
ignition
circuit
monitoring
46
output
Fuel
consumption
(KVA
signal)
To
instrument
cluster
47
output
Crankshaft
rpm
Engine
speed
(TD)
signal
to
instrument
cluster
48
output
A/C
compressor
control
A/C
compressor
relay
terminal
85
49
vacant
-
-
50
output
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
1
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
1
51
output
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
2
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
2
52
output
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
3
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
3
53
vacant
-
-
54
input
Power
supply
Battery
voltagefrom
main
relay
(terminal
87a)
55
ground
Ground
Ground
for
ignition
control
56
input
Power
supply
(terminal15)
Batteryvoltage
with
key
on
or
engine
running
57
input
Ignition
timing
intervention
From
A/T
control
module
58
vacant
-
-
59
output
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
Voltage
supply
to
TPS
(5
VDC)
60
input
Programming
voltage
Data
link
connector
61
vacant
-
-
62
vacant
-
-
63
vacant
-
-
64
input
A/C
on
signal
From
integrated
climate
control
module
65
input
A/C
pressure
signal
From
integrated
climate
control
module
via
A/C
pressure
switch
66
input
On-board
computer
Drive-away
protection
enable
(starter
immobilization
relay)
67
vacant
-
-
68
vacant
-
-
69
input
Knock
sensor
#2
(cyl
.
4,5,
6)
Knock
sensor
#2
signal
70
input
Knock
sensor
#1
(cyl
.
1,2,
3)
Knock
sensor
#1
signal
71
ground
Ground
Ground
for
knock
sensors
and
shields
72
vacant
-
-
73
input
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
Throttleposition
signal
74
vacant
-
75
vacant
-
-
76
vacant
-
77
input
Intakeair
temperatura
Intakeair
temperatura
sensor
(0-5
VDC)
78
input
Engine
coolant
temperature
Engine
coolant
temperature
sensor
(0-5
VDC)
79
vacant
-
80
vacant
-
-
81
input
Automatic
transmission
gear
positionlneutral
A/T
parkor
neutral
position
signal
safetyswitch
82
vacant
-
-
83
vacant
-
-
84
vacant
-
-
85
vacant
-
-
86
vacant
-
-
87
input
Diagnostic
connector
(RxD)
Diagnostic
RxD
(receive)
signal
to
pin
15
in
Data
link
connector
88
input/output
Diagnostic
connector
(TxD)
Diagnostic
TxD
(transmit)
signal
to
pin
20
in
Data
link
connector
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
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RADIATOR
AND
COOLING
SYSTEM
Cooling
Fans
TROUBLESHOOTING
Belt-driven
coolingfan
.
The
primary
cooling
fan
is
belt-
driven
.
It
is
mounted
to
the
frontof
the
coolant
pump
through
a
fan
clutch
.
The
fan
clutch
is
a
viscous
fluid
coupling
that
con-
trols
the
speed
of
thefan
based
on
engine
compartment
tem-
perature
.
Electric
cooling
fan
.
Models
with
M44
engine
and
stan-
dard
transmission
substitute
an
electric
fan
for
the
belt-driven
viscous
fan
.
This
is
attached
to
the
rear
of
the
radiator
and
controlledvia
the
DME
5
.2
engine
management
system
.
NOTE-
The
electric
cooling
fan
in
these
models
is
activated
by
the
engine
control
module
(ECM)
.
Auxiliary
coolingfan
.
In
al¡
models
a
two-speed
electric
auxiliary
cooling
fan
is
mounted
behind
the
front
grill
and
in
front
of
the
radiator
.
This
fan
is
primarily
used
for
the
A/C
sys-
tem,
but
also
operates
when
the
coolant
temperature
ex-
ceeds
a
predetermined
leve¡
.
Warnings
and
Cautions
The
following
warnings
and
Cautions
should
beobserved
when
working
on
the
cooling
system
.
WARNING
-
"
Atnormal
operating
temperature
the
cooling
sys-
tem
is
pressurized
.
Allow
the
system
to
cool
as
long
as
possible
before
opening-a
minimum
of
an
hour-then
release
the
cap
slowly
to
allow
sale
release
of
pressure
.
"
Releasing
the
cooling
system
pressure
lowers
the
coolants
boiling
point
and
the
coolant
may
boíl
suddenly
.
Use
heavy
gloves
and
wear
eye
and
laceprotection
to
guard
against
scalding
.
"
Use
extreme
care
when
draining
and
disposing
of
engine
coolant
.
Coolant
is
poisonous
and
lethal
to
humans
and
pets
.
Pets
are
attracted
to
coolant
because
of
its
sweet
smell
and
taste
.
Consult
a
veterinarian
immediately
if
coolant
is
ingested
byan
animal
.
CAUTION-
"
Avoidadding
cold
water
to
the
coolant
while
the
engine
is
hot
or
overheated
.
If
it
is
necessary
to
add
coolant
to
ahot
system,
do
so
only
with
the
engine
running
and
coolant
pump
tuming
.
"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-
tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most
cooling
system
faults
can
be
grouped
into
one
of
three
categories
:
"
Cooling
system
leaks
"
Poor
coolant
circulation
"
Radiator
cooling
fan
faults
When
investigating
the
cause
of
overheating
or
coolant
loss,
begin
with
a
visual
inspection
.
Be
sure
to
check
the
con-
dition
and
tension
of
the
coolant
pump
drive
belt
.
Check
hoses
for
cracks
or
softness
.
Check
clamps
for
looseness
.
Check
the
coolant
leve¡
and
check
for
evidence
of
coolantleaks
from
the
engine
.
Check
that
the
radiator
fins
are
not
blocked
with
dirt
or
de-
bris
.
Clean
the
radiator
using
low-pressure
water
or
com-
pressed
air
.
Blow
outward,
fromthe
engine
side
out
.
Inspect
the
coolant
pump
by
first
removing
the
drive
belt
from
the
pump
.
Firmly
grasp
opposite
sídes
of
the
pulley
and
check
for
play
in
all
directions
.
Spin
the
pulley
and
check
that
the
shaft
runs
smoothly
.
NOTE-
The
coolant
provides
lubrication
for
the
pump
shaft,
soan
occasional
drop
of
coolant
leaking
from
the
pump
is
acceptable
.
If
coolant
drips
steadily
from
the
vent
hole,
the
pump
should
be
replaced
.
The
cooling
system
becomes
pressurized
at
normal
operat-
ing
temperature,
which
raises
the
boiling
point
of
the
coolant
.
Leaks
may
prevent
the
system
from
becoming
pressurized,
allowing
the
coolant
to
boil
at
a
lower
temperature
.
If
visual
ev-
idence
is
inconclusive,
a
cooling
system
pressure
test
can
help
to
pinpointhard-to-find
leaks
.
If
the
cooling
system
is
full
of
coolant
and
holds
pressure,
the
next
most
probable
cause
of
overheating
are
:
"
Faulty
radiator
fan
"
Loose
or
worn
drive
belt
"
Failed
thermostat
or
coolant
pump
"
Clogged/plugged
radiator
or
coolant
passages
.
NOTE
-
"
Some
early
style
coolant
pumps
were
fitted
wíth
fi-
berlplastic
type
impellers
.
Over
time,
this
impeller
can
wear
away
and
result
in
overheating
.
The
plastic
im-
peller
can
also
slip
or
free-wheel
on
the
pump
shaft
.
If
the
engine
overheats
and
no
other
faults
canbe
found,
theold
style
impeller
may
be
the
cause
of
the
problem
.
"
Only
pumps
with
the
updated
metal
impeller
should
be
used
for
replacement
.
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170-
4
RADIATOR
AND
COOLING
SYSTEM
A
quick
testat
the
coolant
temperature
gauge
sender
can
The
auxiliary
cooling
fan
comes
on
when
coolant
tempera
determine
if
the
gauge
is
functioning
correctly
.
ture
exceeds
a
predetermined
leve¡
or
whenever
the
air
condi-
tioning
is
on
.
A
dual-range
temperature
switch
for
cooling
fan
lf
the
gauge
needie
remains
at
the
rest
position
with
theen-
control
is
mounted
on
the
right
side
of
the
radiator
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
gine
warm,
remove
the
harness
connector
from
the
sender
and
jumper
the
correct
terminals
in
the
connector
to
simulate
a
high
engine
temperature
.
See
Table
a
.
Turn
the
ignition
on
.
If
the
gauge
needle
moves
upward,
the
sender
is
faulty
.
If
the
gauge
does
not
respond,
the
wiring
to
the
gauge
is
broken
(open
circuit)
or
the
gauge
itselfis
faulty
.
WARNING
-
1996
and
laten
models
are
OBD
11
compliant
.
Dis-
connecting
electrical
connectors
wíth
the
ignition
turned
on
may
set
fault
codes
in
the
ECM
.
It
is
rec-
ommended
that
you
leave
the
diagnosis
of
faults
in
the
coolant
temperature
sensorsystem
to
the
BMW
dealer
service
department
which
has
specialized
OBD
11
scan
tool
equipment
.
If
the
gauge
needle
reads
too
high
when
the
engine
is
cold,
remove
the
harness
connector
from
the
sender
.
Turn
the
igni-
tion
on
.
lf
the
gauge
needle
position
does
not
change,
the
wir-
ing
or
the
gauge
is
shorted
to
ground
.
If
the
gauge
needle
drops,
the
sender
is
faulty
and
should
be
replaced
.
When
re-
placing
a
faulty
coolant
temperature
sender,
the
gasket
ring
on
the
sender
should
also
be
replaced
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Temperature
gauge
sender
to
engine
18
Nm
(13
ft-Ib)
Cooling
fan,
testing
NOTE-
OnM44
engines
with
manual
transmission,
the
primary
electric
cooling
fan
is
mounted
on
the
engine
side
of
the
radiator
and
is
controlled
by
the
engine
control
module
(ECM)
.
Troubleshooting
thiscircuit
should
be
left
to
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
with
the
proper
diagnostic
equipment
An
otherwise
sound
cooling
system
may
still
overheat,
par-
ticularly
with
prolonged
idling,
due
to
a
failure
of
the
coolíng
fan(s)
.
The
belt-driven
cooling
fan
is
controlled
by
a
temperature
dependent
viscous
clutch
.
A
failed
fan
clutch
may
affect
air
flow
through
the
radiator
resulting
in
overheating
orpossibly
overcooling
.
Speed
Low
sp
High
s
With
the
engine
off,
check
thefan
clutch
by
spinning
thefan
.
eed
The
fan
should
spin
on
the
clutch
with
some
resistance
.
peed
Check
for
signs
of
leaking
fluid
from
the
clutch
.
If
thefan
free-
wheels
with
no
resistance,
cannot
be
tu
rned
by
hand,
or
there
are
signs
of
oil
leakage,
the
clutch
should
be
replaced
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig
.
3
.
Radiatorcooling
fan
temperature
switch
(arrow)
.
WARNING
-
"
Use
caution
when
testing
the
electric
cooling
fan(s)
and
coolant
temperature
switch
.
Keep
hands
and
wires
clear
of
thefan
blades
.
The
cool-
ing
fan(s)
can
run
any
time
the
ignition
is
ON
.
"
For
greatest
safety,
coolíng
fan
and
coolant
tem-perature
switch
tests
shouldbe
performed
on
acoldengine
with
the
air
conditioning
off
.
Table
b
.
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Switching
Temperatures
Switching
temperature
196°F(91°C)
210°F(99°C)
0012506
If
a
faulty
thermostat,
trapped
air,
or
a
restriction
in
the
sys-
tem
is
not
allowing
the
coolant
to
circulate
through
the
radia-
tor,
the
temperature
switch
will
not
close
and
the
auxiliary
cooling
fan
will
not
run
.
Before
making
the
tests
described
be-
low,
make
sure
the
thermostat
is
operating
correctly
as
de-
scribed
earlier
.
The
normal
switching
temperatures
for
the
dual
-speed
switch
are
listed
in
Table
b
.