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Pin Assignments
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E = Input, A = Output, M = Ground
X16
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
EHigh beam indicator controlCombination switch
2ETerminal 58g, instrument illumination powerDimmer
3ERight turn signal indicator controlHazard flasher relay
4ELeft turn signal indicator controlHazard flasher relay
5EWarning lamp for EGS fault (information
signal transmission oil temperature)Transmission control module (EGS)
6Not used
7Not used
8Not used
9Not used
10EConvertible: Rollover signalRollover sensor
11ARxD diagnostic data linkData link connector
12E/ATxD diagnostic data linkData link connector
13EOil temperatureEngine oil temperature sensor
14EAirbag warning lamp (SRS) controlSupplemental restraint system control
module
15Not used
16E“Check engine” indicator controlEngine control module (DME)
17EPark brake warning lamp controlPark brake switch
18EBrake fluid warning lamp controlBrake fluid level switch
19EBrake pad wear warning lamp controlBrake pad sensors
20ECrankshaft RPM speed signal TDEngine control module (DME)
21EFuel consumption signal + KVAEngine control module (DME)
22EVoltage supply, terminal 30Front power distribution box, fuse 31
23EVoltage supply, terminal 15 for indicator and
warning lampsFront power distribution box, fuse 27
24MGround supply, terminal 31 for instrument
cluster electronicsGround point
25Not used
26Not used
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Pin Assignments
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E = Input, A = Output, M = Ground
X17
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
ETrailer turn signal indicator controlHazard flasher relay
2AVehicle speed signalVarious control modules
3MGround supply, terminal 31 for indicator and
warning lampsGround point
4EVoltage supply, terminal 15 for instrument
cluster electronicsFront power distribution box, fuse 23
5EVoltage supply, terminal 15 for battery
charge indicatorIgnition switch, terminal 15
6EGround supply, terminal 61 for battery
charge indicatorGenerator
7Not used
8EFog light indicator controlFront power distribution box, fuse 15
9ASound tone signalChime module
10AInformation signal, fuel tank contentOn-board computer
11ESlip control system warning lamp (ABS)
controlSlip control module (ABS) (323i, 328i, M3)
12EASC signalASC control module
13ATI-measurement signal (fuel consumption)Engine control module (DME)
14ESeat belt warning lamp controlDriver’s seat belt switch
15ES/A reset/service interval indicator resetData link connector
16EVoltage supply, terminal RFront power distribution box, fuse 46
17ACoolant temperature sensorCoolant temperature sensor
18ECoolant temperature sensorCoolant temperature sensor
19EOil pressure warning lamp controlOil pressure switch
20Not used
21EGroundGround point (with ASC)
21ESlip control system warning lamp (ABS)
controlSlip control module (ABS/ASC) (323i, 328i,
M3)
ABS control module (ABS)
22EIgnition key warning/audible ignition key
warningIgnition switch
23EDriver’s door openDriver’s door jamb switch
