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I Fuel lniection
varies as the coolant temperature (sensor resistance) chang-
es.
NOTE-
The ECT sensor is an NTC (negative temperature coeff-
cient) type sensor. In other words, as the temperature rises,
resistance through the sensor decreases.
If the ETC sensor input is faulty or non-plausible, the MILis il-
luminated when OBD
II fault criteria are exceeded. The ECM
assumes a substitute value
(8OoC/176"F) to maintain engine
operation. The ignition timing is set to a
conservativelsafe ba-
sic setting.
4 Disconnect ECT sensor harness (A)
- Checlc ECT sensor resistance using a multimeter at sensor
terminals
3 and 4. Peel back protective boot (B) to ID termi-
nal numbers on connector housing.
/ ECT sensor resistance @l 2O" C (68°F) 2.2 - 2.7 kd
WARNING -
Due to risk of personal injug be sure the engine is cold be-
fore disconnecting ECT harness connector.
Sensor replacement: Disconnect ECT sensor harness (A).
- Unscrew ECT sensor from cylinder head and install new sen-
sor.
Use new copper sealing washers
when installing sensor.
Replace any lost coolant.
Tightening torque
ECT sensor to coolant flange 13 Nm (I0 it-lb)

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Fuel Injection
Intake air temperature
([AT) sensor,
testing and replacing
Disconnect harness connector from intake air temperature
sensor
(A) at air filter housing.
Turn ignition on. Using a digital voltmeter, check for
5 volts
between supply voltage wire in connector and ground.
If volt-
age is not present, test ECM
inputs/outputs as described lat-
er.
With harness connector disconnected, test resistance across
sensor terminals. If any faults are found, replace IAT sensor.
IAT test resistance
0 lV *lac (50" i-2°F) 7-1 1.6 k.0.
020' kl°C (68' 322°F) 2.1-2.9 it.0.
080" ?lac (176" i-2°F) 0.27-0.40 itn
Auxiliary throttle valve (ADS)
(M62 and M62 TU engine), replacing
ADS components 540i models with ASC and DSC are fitted with a motor-driv-
en auxiliary throttle valve and housing ahead of the standard Throttle position switch throttle housing. The ADS throttle valve controls engine throt-
tle intervention based on signals from the DME control mod-
ule if road conditions, such as slipping driven wheel, warrant
reduced engine power.
ADS throttle housing
Bowden cable NOTE-
Before replacing the ADS throttle housing, read DME fault
ADS lhroltle actualor codes.
- ADS throttle housing replacement:
Switch off ignition and disconnect electrical connector on
ADS throttle body.
Remove hose from idle control valve.
Loosen hose clamps and remove throttle housing air in-
take boot.
Disconnect cable from ADS throttle body.
- Unscrew 3 bolts and remove ADS throttle body.
Installation is reverse of removal.
- Adjust cable so that no free play is present.

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Fuel Injection Evaporative fuel system pressure leak
diagnosis, overview
(M5.2.1 only)
1998 540i models are equipped with an evaporative fuel sys-
tem pressure leak diagnosis system. The main component of
this system is the leak diagnosis pump (LDP). The function of
the LDP is to pressurize the fuel tank and the evaporative
emission system for the purpose of detecting
leaks. This sys-
tem is capable of detecting a leak as small as 0.5 mm.
The LDP, located in the left rear wheel housing, is a unitized
component that contains the following:
Vacuum chamber. Pneumatic pump chamber.
DME activated vacuum solenoid
Reed switch (provides switched voltage
feedback signal to
ECM).
The vacuum supply line is in the wiring harness from the en-
gine compartment and runs down the driver's side of the vehi-
cle.
The canister vent valve is integrated into the LDP, which is
electrically controlled by the ECM. The canister vent valve is
opened to provide fresh air entry into the fuel system only dur-
ing purge operation.
- Purge operation characteristics:
Off idle through full throttle: purge valve opened by pulse
width modulated (PWM) control of the ECM. PWM duty cy-
cle varies by engine operating conditions
(e.g. warm idle,
purge valve opened slightly; cold
idleldecel with engine
temp
< 67" C, purge valve always closed).

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Fuel Injection /
ME 7.2 system overview
The Bosch ME 7.2 system is used on 1999 - 2002 540i mod-
els.
1 4 The ME 7.2 enaine control module (ECM). located on the
l and a combined total of 134 pins.
--__-- 1 I. 9 pin connector
12 3 4 5 2 24 pin connector
0lliC;nii, 3. 52 pin connector
4. 40 pin connector
5. 9 pin connector
The ME 7.2 system has the following functions or capabilities:
Electronic throttle control (EDK) integrates idle and cruise
control functions. ECM carries out all throttle and idle con-
trol functions directly via EDK system.
Leak diagnosis pump
(LDP) control and feedback monitor-
ing for evaporative system leak testing.
Batterylalternator charge logic (idle speed varies with bat-
tery state of charge).
CAN-Bus communications with instrument cluster.
EWS
111 (3.3) "rolling code" ISN interface.
Ignition
knock sensors.
DSC (dynamic stability control) torque reduction.
Monitoring and control of VANOS
(camshaft timing) with
active Hail sensor for camshaft position monitoring.
Integrated altitude sensor.
One touch engine start control
Single speed secondary air injection system.
Long life spark plugs.
IHKA auxiliary (electric) cooling fan control.
All emissions-related ME 7.2 electrical components are mon-
itored for faults. if driveability complaints are encountered or
the malfunction indicator
light (MIL) is illuminated, interrogate
fault memory using a compatible scan tool.
4 Use a break-out box for ME 7.2 system testing and diagnosis
at the control module
(break out box set: BMW special tool
90
88 6 121 300).
Electrically heated (characteristic
map) cooling system
DME Harness Connector thermostat.

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Fuel Injection I
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor,
testing
The ECT sensor is located on the front of the engine in the
coolant~thermostat flange. The ECT sensor is a dual temper-
ature sensor. One circuit provides coolant temperature infor-
mation to the ECM while the other circuit provides coolant
temperature information to the instrument cluster.
The ECM determines the correct ignition timing and
airlfuel
mixture required for the engine by monitoring an applied volt-
age
(5 vdc) to the sensor. Thevoltage drop across the sensor
varies as the coolant temperature (sensor resistance) chang-
es.
NOTE-
The ECT sensor is an NTC (negative temperature coeffi-
cient) type sensor. In other words, as the temperature rises,
resistance through the sensor decreases.
If the ETC sensor input is faulty or non-plausible, the MIL is il-
luminated when OBD
II fault criteria are exceeded. The ECM
assumes a substitute value
(80" C/ 176°F) to maintain engine
operation. The ignition timing is set to a
conse~ativelsafe ba-
sic setting.
Disconnect harness from
ECTsensor (A) at coolant flange at
front of engine.
- Check ECT sensor resistance using a multimeter at sensor
terminals
3 and 4. Peel back protective boot (B) to ID termi-
nal numbers on connector housing.
I ECT sensor resistance @ 20" C (68°F) I 2.2 - 2.7 lkCi
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor,
replacing
I WARNING-
/ Due to risk ofpersonal injury, be sure the engine is cold be- I
I fore replacin~~~~sensor. -
-
I
- Disconnect ECT sensor harness.
- Unscrew ECT sensor from cylinder head and install new sen-
sor.
Use new copper sealing washers when installing sensor.
Replace any lost coolant.
Tightening torque
ECT sensor to coolant flange 13 Nm (10 it-lb)

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( Mass Air Flow Sensor
1" Intake air temp. (NTC)
Sensor qround
Reference voltage . . . -., f fitr mass signal I
Fuel Injection I
Release fuel injector locking clips (arrow).
- Remove fuel injector loom boxes and lay to one side.
- Remove 4 fuel rail mounting fasteners.
4 Disconnect fuel line at quick-disconnect. To disconnect,
press in plastic collar (arrow) and separate fuel line.
WARNING -
Fuel may be expelled underpressure. Do not srnol(e or work
near heaters or
other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher
handy. Before disconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a cloth around
fuel hose
to absorb anv leakinq fuel. Plug all open fuel lines.
- Lifl fuel rail and injectors straight up to remove.
- lnstallation is reverse of removal. Use new injector seals and
clamps during installation.
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor,
removing and installing
4 The MAF sensor is provided with operating power from the
ECM relay. Based on intake air mass, the MAF sensor gen-
erates a varying voltage (approx. 0.5
- 4.5 vdc) as an input
signal
back to the ECM. A separate intalte air temperature
sensor is not used.
- Removing MAF sensor:
Remove upper air filter housing locking clips
Unscrew and remove sensor harness.
Disconnect air temperature sensor harness.
Loosen hose clamp.
Remove upper filter housing with sensor.
- lnstallation is reverse of removal

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I Fuel Injection
Evaporative system pressure leak
diagnosis, overview
The M62 TU engine is equipped wlth an evaporative fuel sys-
tem pressure leak diagnosis system. The main component of
this system is the leakdiagnosis pump (LDP). The function of
the LDP is to pressurize the fuel tank and the evaporative
emission system for the purpose of detecting leaks.
This system iscapable of detecting a
lealcas small as0.5 mm.
The LDP, located in the left rear wheel housing, contains the
following:
Vacuum chamber. Pneumatic pump chamber
DME activated vacuum solenoid
Reed switch (provides switched voltage
feedback signal to
DME).
The vacuum supply line is in the wiring harness from the en-
gine compartment and runs down the driver's side of the vehi-
cle.
The canister vent valve is
~ntegrated into the LDP, which IS
electrically controlled by the ECM. The canister vent valve is
opened to provide fresh air entry into the fuel system only dur-
ing purge operation.
- Purge operation characteristics:
Off idle through full throttle: purge valve opened by pulse
width modulated (PWM) control of the ECM. PWM duty cy-
cle varies by engine operating conditions
(e.g. warm idle,
purge valve opened slightly; cold
idleldecel with engine
temp
< 67" C. purge valve always closed).
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- Fuel Tank and Fuel pump]
Remove fuel pump
relay (arrow).
4 Connect relay socitet terminal 6 (redlviolet wire) to relay
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- Fuel Tank and Fuel pump]
Remove fuel pump
relay (arrow).
4 Connect relay socitet terminal 6 (redlviolet wire) to relay
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- Fuel Tank and Fuel pump]
Remove fuel pump
relay (arrow).
4 Connect relay socitet terminal 6 (redlviolet wire) to relay
socket terminal
2 (whitelblue wire) with a fused jumper wire.
After completing tests, remove jumper harness.
CA
UTIOG
Relay locations may vary Use care when identifying relays
and making electrical checks at
the fuse/relay panel. See
610 Electrical Component Locations for additional re-
lay information.
The fuel pump relay has a 1.5
md red/violet wire at
terminal
6 in the relay socket. Terminal2 has a 2.5md
white/blue wire. See ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams
for additional wiring information.
NOTE-
* The fuel pump will run as soon as the jumper wire Is at-
tached.
The jumper wire should be 1.5
md (14 ga.) and include
an in-line fuse holder with a 15A fuse. To avoid
fuse/relay
panel damage from repeated connecting and disconnect-
ing, also include a toggle switch in the jumper harness.
- If pump does not run with jumper installed, fault could be in
fuel pump, fuses
F31 or F22 1 F54, or wiring to pump. Check
pump, fuses and its wiring as described below.
Fuel pump electrical circuit, testing
- The test given below assumes that the fuel pump relay circuit
is functioning correctly as described earlier. Access to the
pump is from below the rear seat bottom cushion.
- Remove rear seat lower cushion by lifting front edge off left
and right catches.