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• Accessory Drive Belts
• Airbag
• Anti-Lock/traction Control
• Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft and Restraints - Repair
• Automatic HVAC System
• Automatic Trans
• Axle Shafts
• Basic Trouble Shooting
• Body Electrical
• Body Equipment - Repair
• Brakes
• Brakes - Repair
• Breakout Boxes & Connectors - Overview
• Cabin Air Filter
• Charging System
• Check Lists
• Clutches Manual & Hydraulic
• Coding and Programming - Overview
• Coding and Programming - Overview - All Models
• Collision/avoidance
• Communication Devices
• Communication Systems - Si Techniques - E60, E61, E63, E64, E87, E90
• Cooling Fan
• Cooling System (Mechanical)
• Diagnostic Connector Locations
• Diagnostic Trouble Codes - Transmission: Diagnosis
• Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
• Drive Cycles
• Driveline/axles
• Driveshaft & Universal Joints
• DTC Index
• Electrical Component Locations
• Electronic Suspension
• Emission Applications
• Engine
• Engine - Repair (M54)
• Engine - Repair (M54): Removal & Installation
• Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
• Engine Performance
• Entertainment Systems
• Exhaust
• Exterior Body Panels
• Exterior Lights
• Exterior/interior Trim
• Fuel System
• Fuses & Circuit Breakers
• Gauges & Instrument Panels
• General Electrical System - Repair
• General Electrical System - Service Techniques
• General Electrical System - Service Techniques: Overview
• Heating & Air Conditioning - Repair
• Horns
• Identification
• Lights - Repair Instructions
• Manual & Power Steering
• Manual Trans
• Mechanical
• Mechanical - Hydraulic
• Metric Conversions
• Mode 6
• Oem General Information
• On Board Monitor and Navigation Systems - Overview - E38, EE39, E46, E52, E65 & E85
• Reset Procedures
• Restraints
• Seats
• Seats - Repair Instructions
• Specifications
• Starter
• Steering
• Steering and Wheel Alignment - Repair
• Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top
• Suspension Front
• Suspension Rear
• Testing & Diagnostics
• Traction Control Disable
• Transmission
• Wheel & Tire System
• Wheel Alignment
• Zke 3 Central Body Electronics - Overview - All Models

Repair manual

Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions BMW 5 series E60/E61

Step-by-step instructions on "Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions" for BMW 5 series E60/E61 (2002–2007). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

32subsections

32articles

65illustrations

12 00 Contents of Engine Electrical System General

1 article

• 12 00 Contents of Engine Electrical System General

Information On Working On Ignition System

1 article

• Information On Working On Ignition System

Instructions For Removing And Installing Electronic Control Units

1 article

• Instructions For Removing And Installing Electronic Control Units

Instructions For Welding Work (Overload Protection Of Control Units)

1 article

• Instructions For Welding Work (Overload Protection Of Control Units)

12 00... Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery

1 article

• 12 00... Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery

12 00 Instructions On Starting Aid

1 article

• 12 00 Instructions On Starting Aid

12 13 Notes on checking ignition system

1 article

• 12 13 Notes on checking ignition system

12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs

1 article

• 12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs

12 13... Checking secondary signal for stationary ignition distribution

1 article

• 12 13... Checking secondary signal for stationary ignition distribution 3

12 13... Normal oscillogram (M, S, W engines only)

1 article

• 12 13... Normal oscillogram (M, S, W engines only) 5

12 13 009 Checking rod-type ignition coils (M54, M56, N40, N42, N45, N46, N52, N62, N73)

1 article

• 12 13 009 Checking rod-type ignition coils (M54, M56, N40, N42, N45, N46, N52, N62, N73) 7

12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (M54)

1 article

• 12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (M54) 2

12 14 521 Replacing pulse generator on crankshaft (M54/M56)

1 article

• 12 14 521 Replacing pulse generator on crankshaft (M54/M56) 1

12 14 523 Replacing pulse generator on inlet camshaft (M52TU / M54 / M56)

1 article

• 12 14 523 Replacing pulse generator on inlet camshaft (M52TU / M54 / M56) 3

12 14 524 Replacing pulse generator on exhaust camshaft (M52TU, M54, M56)

1 article

• 12 14 524 Replacing pulse generator on exhaust camshaft (M52TU, M54, M56) 2

12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME)

1 article

• 12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) 2

12 14 600 Replacing knock sensor (M52TU, M54, M56)

1 article

• 12 14 600 Replacing knock sensor (M52TU, M54, M56) 4

12 14 700 Coding control module (DME / DDE)

1 article

• 12 14 700 Coding control module (DME / DDE)

12 14 705 Programming control unit (DME / DDE)

1 article

• 12 14 705 Programming control unit (DME / DDE)

Alternator With Drive

1 article

• Alternator With Drive

12 31... Replacing alternator belt pulley

1 article

• 12 31... Replacing alternator belt pulley 1

12 31 009 Checking alternator (BSD)

1 article

• 12 31 009 Checking alternator (BSD) 7

12 31 009 Checking alternator and regulator switch

1 article

• 12 31 009 Checking alternator and regulator switch 8

12 31 020 Removing and installing or replacing alternator (M54)

1 article

• 12 31 020 Removing and installing or replacing alternator (M54) 3

12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor

1 article

• 12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor 4

12 41 041 Replacing solenoid switch

1 article

• 12 41 041 Replacing solenoid switch 3

12 42 510 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter motor and B+ support point) (M54)

1 article

• 12 42 510 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter motor and B+ support point) (M54) 2

12 42 530 Removing and installing/replacing battery positive lead (between starter motor and alternator) (M54)

1 article

• 12 42 530 Removing and installing/replacing battery positive lead (between starter motor and alternator) (M54) 2

12 61 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor (M54)

1 article

• 12 61 250 Removing and installing/replacing oil temperature sensor (M54) 1

12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (M54)

1 article

• 12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (M54) 1

12 61 285 Replacing level switch for engine oil (M62, M54, S54, M56)

1 article

• 12 61 285 Replacing level switch for engine oil (M62, M54, S54, M56) 1

13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing air mass flow sensor (M54)

1 article

• 13 62 560 Removing and installing/replacing air mass flow sensor (M54) 3