1999 BMW 540i dme

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- Disconnect intake air boot from throttle housing. Unbolt throt-
tle housing and lay aside. It is not necessary to disconnect
throttle cable or electrical harness connectors from throttle housing.
- Remove electrical harness connector from IAT sensor.
- Unclip temperature sensor and remove from intake manifold.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use a new gasket at throttle
housing.
Throttle position sensor (TPS),
testing and replacing
4 The throttle position sensor (arrow) is located on top of the
throttle valve housing and provides the ECM with a voltage
value that represents throttle position (angle) and rate of
movement.
TheTPS is non-adjustable. If the throttle position sensor is re-
placed, the previous 'learned' TPS settings must be cleared
from the ECM using a BMW-compatible scan tool.
If the throttle position sensor signal is defective, afault code is
stored and the
MILis illuminated when OBD II fault criteria are
exceeded. The ECM still operates the engine using the mass
air flow
(MAF) sensor and engine rpm inputs.
- Check throttle position sensor function by disconnecting har-
ness connector and checking continuity across terminals. If
test results are incorrect,
replace throttle position sensor. The
sensor is non-adjustable.
Throttle
~osition sensor testina values -
Terminals Test
values
1 and ground in harness 5 vdc (approx.)
connector, ltey on
1 and 3 at sensor 4.0 itR(appr0x.)
1 and 2 at sensor Throttle
plate rotated from idle to
lull throttle, continuously variable
from 1.0
- 4.0 1tR
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME svstem components. r

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< Unplug harness connector (arrow) from sensor.
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
NOTE-
Do not confuse the throttle position sensor on the main Nirot-
tle body with the throttle position switch on the secondary
throttle body, where applicable.
- Remove two mounting screws holding sensor to throttle
housing.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Clear adaptation settings
from ECM using BMW-compatible scan tool.
NOTE-
Poor idle quality may be noticeable for a period if the adapta-
tion settings are not cleared after installing new TPS.
ldle speed control valve,
checking and replacing
The idle speed control valve regulates idle speed by redirect-
inq airaround the throttlevalve.The idlespeed control valve is
mounted on the underside of the intake manifold adjacent to
the dipstick tube bracket. Accessing the valve is best accom-
plished by first removing the air filter housing and the throttle
body assembly.
The valve issupplied with
batteryvoltagefrom the ECM relay.
The idle speed control valve incorporates a two-coil rotary ac-
tuator. The ground sides of each coil are pulsed
sirnulta-
neously by the ECM. The duty cycle of each circuit is varied to
achieve the required idle speed.
Afaulty ldle speed control valve sets afault code and the MIL
is illuminated when
OED II fault criteria are exceeded.
Before checking the idle speed control valve, confirm that the
throttle position sensor is working correctly.
- With engine running, check that idle speed control valve is
buzzing.
- Turn on AIC system or shift transmission into drive. ldle
should remain steady or increase slightly.

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- If idle speed valve is not buzzing, or if idle decreases when
AIC is turned on, stop engine and disconnect harness con-
nector from idle speed valve.
connector
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFFbefore disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
Checlc resistance of valve across valve terminals.
Idle speed control valve resistance
Terminals
1 and 2 20 i-2Q
Terminals 2 and 3 20 C2Q
Terminals 1 and 3 40 C4Q
The idle speed control valve is mounted under the intake
manifold. Accessing the valve is best accomplished by first
removing the air filter housing and the throttle housing.
< Disconnect intake air boot from throttle housing. Unbolt throt-
tle body and lay aside. Do not disconnect throttle cable or
electrical harness connectors to throttle body.
NOTE-
For additional worlcing room, unfasten and lift out the com.
plete air filter housing.
- Working under intake manifold, disconnect electrical harness
connector from idle speed control valve.
Unbolt dipstick tube
bracket (A) from intalte manifold.
- Remove two bolts (B) retaining idle speed control valve to un-
derside of intalte manifold. Remove valve from intalte mani-
fold. Remove hose clamp and disconnect hose.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use new gaskets when in-
stalling.

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Fuel injectors, checking and replacing
The fuel injectors are electronically controlled solenoid valves
that provide precisely metered and atomized fuel into the en-
gine intake ports.
The injectors receive voltage from the ECM relay. The ECM
controls the opening by activating the ground circuit
forthe in-
jector valve solenoids. The ECM varies the duration (in milli-
seconds) of "opening" time to regulate the
airlfuel ratio.
For a quick
check of the injectors, run the engine and touch
each injector with a screwdriver or stethoscope. You should
feel a vibration or hear a buzzing
Remove fuel injection harness from injectors by unclipping
locking clip at each injector. Lift harness off injectors.
CA U JIOG
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
Use a multimeter to test injector coil resistance between in-
jector terminals.
l~uel injector coil resistance 16R at 20" C (68" F)
Disconnect negative
(-) battery cable
CAUTIOG
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven
in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
4 Remove plastic trim plugs (arrows) and fasteners, then re.
move cover from above fuel injectors.
- Disconnect vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator.
- Remove wiring harness duct mounting fasteners.

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- As an alternative, harness connector housing can be sepa-
rated so that electrical
checlts can be made from backof con-
nector.
4 If replacing ECM, disconnect control module harness con-
nector (arrow) by releasing fastener and pivoting connector
up and
off ECM.
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
- Remove ECM from retaining brackets and lift off holder.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
- Before attempting to start engine, use BMW service tester
DISplus, MoDiC, GTI or equivalent:
- Code replacement ECM with application information (i.e.
engine code, transmission type, etc.).
Align ECM to EWS (electronic immobilizer).
Siemens MS 41.1 ECM pin assignments
ECM pin assignments are given in Table b. For engine man-
agement system schematics, see ELE Electrical Wiring
Di-
agrams.
CAUTION-
a Always wait at least one minute after turning off the ignition
before removing the connector from the
ECM. If the con-
nector is removed before this time, residual power
in the
system relay may damage the
ECM.
Always connect or disconnect the control module con-
nector and meter probes with the ignition
off
When malting checks at the ECM itself, a breakout box
should be used to allow tests to be made with the connector
attached to the ECM. This also prevents damage to the small
terminals in the connector. As an alternative, the harness
connector housing can be separated so that electrical checlts
can be made from the back of the connector.
Table b. Siemens MS
41.1 ECM pin assignments
Pin
1
2
3
4
Signal
output
output
output
qround Componenfffunction
Ignition coil control, cyl. 2
Ignition coil control, cyl. 4
ignition coil control, cyl. 6
Ground Notes
Primary signal,
ignition
coil 2
Primary signal, ignition coil 4
Primary signal, ignition coil 6
Ground

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- Ignition:
Direct ignition
Knock control
4 Primary1 secondary ignition monitoring
- Emissions:
OBD II compliance
Secondary air injection
Pre- and post-catalyst oxygen sensors
0 Electrically heated DME-mapped thermostat
Misfire detection
Evaporative emission control and
leak detection
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
Performance controls:
Dual VANOS control
Output of injection signal (TI) for fuel economy gauge
Output of engine rpm (TD) for tachometer
AIC compressor control
0 Electric radiator cooling fan
CAN-Bus communication
Stability and traction system
(ABSIASCIDSC) interlace
Electronic immobilizer (EWS)
Cruise control
ECM programming

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ECM relay, testing
The engine control module (ECM) relay is energized via the
ECM and supplies battery positive
(Bc) power to many of the
engine management components and subsystems. If this re-
lay is faulty, the engine will not start.
NOTE-
The ECM relay is also referred to as the DME main relay
ECM relay powers:
ECM
Ignition coils
* Fuel injection
Evaporative leak detection pump
Idle air actuator
- Camshaft sensors Evaporative emissions valve
Hot film mass air flow sensor
Fuel pump relay
Oxygen sensor heaters
4 Working in right rear of engine compartment:
Release interior ventilation filter cover latch
(A) and re-
move cover.
Release plastic locking tab
(B).
Rotate duct inward (arrow) to unlock from bulk head and
remove duct.
Release spring lock
(C) to remove lower filter housing.
Slide filter housing away from inner fender to remove.
- Remove electrical box (E-box) cover fasteners and remove
cover.
With ignition off, remove ECM relay (arrow) in electronics
box (E-box) at rear of engine compartment, right side.
NOTE-
Relay locations can vary Confirm relay identification by
matching wiring colors and terminal numbers.

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A faulty MAF sensor can produce the following problems:
Difficult to restart when engine is hot
Engine starts then stalls
* Engine starts and runs only with accelerator pedal de-
pressed
4 Disconnect electrical harness connector from MAF sensor
(B).
- Turn ignition on and checlc for voltage and ground at connec-
tor.
There should be ground at pin
1 and battery voltage at pin
3.
- If any faults are found, checlc for wiring breaks between
MAF sensor and ECM and between MAF sensor and main
DME relay.
NOTE-
Visually inspect the sensor for damage, missing or blocked
screens. The screens affect air flow calibration. Also inspect
the sealina
0-rinas where the sensor inserts into the air filter - - housing and intake boot. Ensure the pin connections are
clean and tight.
4 Connect a BMW-compatible scan tool or an OED II generic
scan tool.
Checlc air mass signal (load signal) with the engine
at idle. Raise idle speed and
checlc that load signal changes
with rpm.
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFFbefore disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
Remove MAF sensor:
Loosen intake boot clamp
(A).
Disconnect harness connector (6).
* Release clip from air filter housing (C) and remove sensor.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
No adjustment to MAF sensor is possible.
Check intake hoses for cracks and vacuum
lealts.