3 Series E36 316i (M43) SAL
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Working instructions for ignition system, DME (digital motor electronics) and engine electrics
Caution!
1.
Always switch off ignition before working on ignition system.
Never touch components under current with engine running!
Dangerous high tension!
2.
Always remove DME master relay for the compression test to avoid activation of ignition coils by ignition
final stages of the DME control unit.
Dangerous high tension!
3.
Always switch off ignition before connecting / disconnecting Service Tester, other testers and adapters or
replacing components!
4.
The secondary side (high voltage side) of ignition system must be under load of at least 4 k
Ω
.
5.
Never start engine after removing distributor cap or disconnecting wire (terminal 4) on ignition coil
(terminal 4).
6.
Never connect a shielded capacitor or test light on ignition coil terminal 1.
7.
Never connect ignition coil terminal 1 wire earth or battery positive.
For this reason, terminal 1 wire may not be used to interlock starting when service installing a burglar
alarm system.
RA Working instructions for ignition system, DME (digital motor electronics) and en
BMW AG - TIS
20.01.2013 04:07
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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