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Engine Controls - System & Component Testing: Specifications BMW 3 series E46

SPECIFICATIONS

Component(1) Ohms
Crankshaft (Speed/Position Pulse) Sensor480-600
Camshaft Position (Cylinder Identification) Sensor1.3-1.5
Engine (Coolant) Temperature Sensor
63-73°F (17-23°C)2300-2700
171-181°F (77-83°C)300-360
Fuel Evaporation Control Solenoid25-65
Fuel Injector15-17
Fuel Injectors (Group Of 2)7.5-8.5
Idle Speed Control Valve (Per Winding)15-25
Ignition Coil (Primary)0.8
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
63-73°F (17-23°C)2200-2700
117-127°F (47-53°C)760-910
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Idle Position3200-4800
Fuel Load (WOT) Position800-1200
(1) Measured at an ambient air temperature of 64-82°F (18-28°C).
(1)Measured at an ambient air temperature of 64-82°F (18-28°C).

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER)

Component(1) Ohms
Mass Air Sensor
Between Terminals No. 5 & 63-4
Between Terminals No. 1 & 516,300
Camshaft Sensor1.3-1.5
Crankshaft (Speed/Position Pulse) Sensor490-590
Engine (Coolant) Temperature Sensor
9-19°F (-13 To -7°C)8260-10,560
63-73°F (17-23°C)2200-2700
171-181°F (77-83°C)290-364
Fuel Evaporation Control Solenoid40-50
Fuel Injector15-17
Idle Speed Control Valve (Per Winding)15-25
Ignition Coil (Primary)0.8
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
63-73°F (17-23°C)2200-2700
117-127°F (47-53°C)760-910
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor4600
(1) Measured at an ambient air temperature of 64-82°F (18-28°C).
(1)Measured at an ambient air temperature of 64-82°F (18-28°C).

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (6-CYLINDER)

Component(1) Ohms
Crankshaft (Speed/Position Pulse) Sensor490-590
Camshaft Position (Cylinder Identification) Sensor1100-1400
Engine (Coolant) Temperature Sensor
63-73°F (17-23°C)2300-2700
171-181°F (77-83°C)300-360
Fuel Evaporation Control Solenoid25-65
Fuel Injector15-17
Idle Speed Control Valve (Per Winding)6-10
Ignition Coil (Primary)0.8
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
63-73°F (17-23°C)2200-2700
117-127°F (47-53°C)760-910
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor(2)
(1) Measured at an ambient air temperature of 64-82°F (18-28°C). (2) Information is not available.
(1)Measured at an ambient air temperature of 64-82°F (18-28°C).
(2)Information is not available.

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (V8)