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Diagnostic Trouble Codes with Test Charts: Overview BMW 7 series E38

Testing & Diagnostics 5 illustrations ~148 words

CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION

Depending on model, control module uses an 88-pin connector or a combination of a 9-pin, 24-pin, 40-pin or 52-pin connector. For control module connector identification (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 5).

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION

Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (9-Pin Connector). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (9-Pin Connector)

Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (24-Pin Connector). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (24-Pin Connector)

Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (40-Pin Connector). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (40-Pin Connector)

Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (52-Pin Connector). Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Control Module Connector Terminal Identification (52-Pin Connector)

TEST GROUP IDENTIFICATION

BMW supplies test group information in the following 6 categories

  1. «CATALYST MONITORING»(ref-10050-S12680138102003101400000)
  2. «MISFIRE MONITORING»(ref-10050-S39918584582003101400000)
  3. «EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM MONITORING»(ref-10050-S22463156962003101400000)
  4. «SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM MONITORING»(ref-10050-S37018323292003101400000)
  5. «FUEL SYSTEM MONITORING»(ref-10050-S15291878752003101400000)
  6. «OXYGEN SENSOR MONITORING»(ref-10050-S41649654492003101400000)

Specific engine family test group identification number (

for example: WBMXV02.8M52

) can be found on emission label in engine compartment. To cross reference test group category (catalyst monitoring, misfire monitoring, etc.) see

BMW TEST GROUP IDENTIFICATION

table.

Engine Family Test Group (1)Engine TypeModels
Catalyst Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK6-Cyl., M52M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK6-Cyl., M52Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK8-Cyl., M62540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK12-Cyl., M73750iL & 850Ci
Misfire Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK6-Cyl., M52M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK6-Cyl., M52Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK8-Cyl., M62540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK12-Cyl., M73750iL & 850Ci
Evaporative System Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM1.9VJGKFK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK6-Cyl., M52M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK6-Cyl., M52Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK8-Cyl., M62540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK12-Cyl., M73750iL & 850Ci
Secondary Air System Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK6-Cyl., M52M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK6-Cyl., M52Z3
Fuel System Monitoring
YBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKFK6-Cyl., M52M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKEK6-Cyl., M52Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK8-Cyl., M62540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4V8GFEK12-Cyl., M73750iL & 850Ci
Oxygen Sensor Monitoring
VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK4-Cyl., M44Z3, 318ti & 318i
VBM2.8VJGKEK6-Cyl., M52M3, 328i, 328is & 528i
VBM2.8VJGKFK6-Cyl., M52Z3
VBM4.4VJGFEK8-Cyl., M62540i, 740i, 740iL & 840Ci
VBM5.4VJGFEK12-Cyl., M73750iL & 850Ci
(1) Test group reference identification can be found on under-hood emission label. LEV stands for Low Emission Vehicle. ULEV stands for Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. TLEV stands for Transitional Low Emission Vehicle.
(1)Test group reference identification can be found on under-hood emission label. LEV stands for Low Emission Vehicle. ULEV stands for Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. TLEV stands for Transitional Low Emission Vehicle.

BMW TEST GROUP IDENTIFICATION