sensor BMW M3 1998 E36 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual






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Pin Assignments
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E = Input, A = Output, M = GroundA = X13156
10 Pins, black
B = X131576 Pins, black
C = X1315926 Pins, black
D = X1139012 Pins, black
X13156
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
Not used
2Not used
3E/AActivate engineWindscreen cowl panel locking
(automatic convertible top)
4E/AControl signalConvertible top motor
5E/AControl signalConvertible top storage lid motor
6MGroundGround
7E/AActivate engineWindscreen cowl panel locking
(automatic convertible top)
8E/AControl signalConvertible top motor
9E/AControl signalConvertible top storage lid motor
10EPlus supply 12VFuse 49
X13157
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
APlus supplyPosition sensor
(convertible top storage lid motor)
2EPosition signalConvertible top position micro switch
3EPosition signalConvertible top end position micro switch
(semi-automatic convertible top)
4EComponent groundPosition sensor
(convertible top storage lid motor)
5EPosition signalConvertible top position micro switch
6EControl signalPosition sensor
(convertible top storage lid motor)

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ELECTRICAL CONVERTIBLE TOP
A96
CONVERTIBLE TOP
CONTROL MODULE
3
.35 GE/BL1
X495
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
12
5 X13145
4 2.5 GR/SW9
X13145
X13156
S213
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
LID MICRO SWITCH
1) TRUNK LID
CLOSED
2) TRUNK LID
OPEN 2.5 GR/RT
2 .35 GE/GN6 X13157
2 2.5 BL/GN8
F75A
M100
CONVERTIBLE TOP
STORAGE LID
MOTOR
1) POSITION
SENSOR
14
X10015
.75 RT/GN
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
1
RT
6
.35 GE/BR
X13146
1 X13146
2.5 BL/RTRT
A96
CONVERTIBLE TOP
CONTROL MODULE
45X131574 X13156
M101
CONVERTIBLE TOP
MOTOR
3 1 X10225
2 X10225
M43
CONVERTIBLE TOP
STORAGE LID
LOCK MOTOR
1) LOCK
2) UNLOCK
3X10223
1.5 WS
1 1.5 RT/GN1 X10224
.5 BL/GR2 X10224
2 X10223
A96
CONVERTIBLE TOP
CONTROL MODULE
20 X13159
.35 BR/WS
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
MECHANICAL
CONVERTIBLE TOPELECTRICAL
CONVERTIBLE TOP GN SW
2 1 MECHANICAL
CONVERTIBLE TOPP90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION BOX
.5 BL/GRX13273
1.5 BL/GR


ROLLOVER SENSOR
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ELECTRICAL CONVERTIBLE TOP
X13230
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
10 X16
.35 WS/BL212 A96
CONVERTIBLE TOP
CONTROL MODULEP90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION BOX F42
7.5A
X10018
24FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
F275A
14
23FUSE DETAILS
0670.3F2410A
X10017
8
6FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
8
X1315925
N24
ROLLOVER
SENSOR
1 .5 SW/VI17
X13226
Y86
RH ROLLOVER
PROTECTION
ACTUATOR
2 .5 SW/GN211 .5 SW/WS4
X13227
Y85
LH ROLLOVER
PROTECTION
ACTUATOR 2 .5 SW/BL5
11 A2w
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
8) ROLLOVER
PROTECTION
WARNING
LIGHT
.35 WS/BL30 X14
X16
X13044
X13044
.5 BR/OR.75 BR/OR
.35 WS/VI
20
DATA LINK
0670.5

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A4
6211.0-04
F235A
K16
HAZARD FLASHER
RELAY S7
COMBINATION
SWITCHF315A
P90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION BOX
A2w
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER F27
5A
TXD
RXD 12
A
11
18
B6232
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR 6211.0-021
B10
VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR 6211.0-04G6509
GENERATOR
5B
D+ C
S2
IGNITION SWITCH 6211.0-00F46
15AF1515A NSW
2223168B
6312.0
16312.0342A
LIGHT SWITCH
DETAILS
6300.0
D100
DATA LINK
CONNECTOR #&:
15
A96
CONVERTIBLE TOP
CONTROL MODULEA18
HIFI AMPLIFIER 6211.0-03 6211.0-03
A8
CRUISE CONTROL
MODULE
(TEMPOMAT)
A115
AUTOMATIC
CLIMATE CONTROL
MODULE 6211.0-03
6211.0-03N9
RADIO 6211.0-03
N4
ON–BOARD
COMPUTER 6211.0-05
2102426 B
17
B6
FUEL LEVEL
SENSOR 6211.0-04B25y
FUEL TANK
SENSOR II
34617
S31
PARK BRAKE
SWITCH 6211.0-0018
B18
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL SWITCH 6211.0-0019
B6231
OIL PRESSURE
SWITCH 6211.0-009
H10
CHIME MODULE 6211.0-0519
B17
RIGHT REAR
BRAKE PAD
SENSOR B16
LEFT FRONT
BRAKE PAD
SENSOR
21
A202
ABS CONTROL
MODULE/HY-
DRAULIC UNIT243
N10
MULTI–FUNCTION
CLOCK 6211.0-03
AA
6211.0-01 6211.0-01
6211.0-01A
B
A= X16B= X17C= X271
S14
DRIVER’S DOOR
JAMB SWITCH
23
6211.0-05
S2
IGNITION SWITCH 6211.0-05
22B14
S58
DRIVER’S SEAT
BELT SWITCH 6211.0-01B
20 21 16A6000
ENGINE CONTROL
MODULE (DME)
6211.0-05 6211.0-04
6211.0-02
15
6211.0-01
B
A12
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
CONTROL
MODULE 6211.0-00
14
1AB
6211.0-04
B5
N24
ROLLOVER
SENSOR 6211.0-05 B
10
A8500
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE
(EGS) 6211.0-01
CONVERTIBLE
12
A52
SLIP CONTROL
MODULE
(ABS/ASC) 6211.0-01
6211.0-0413
B6238
OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
6211.0-00
13
AAB
A51
WIPER/WASHER
MODULE 6211.0-03A18
HIFI AMPLIFIER 6211.0-03
A64
WIPER/WASHER
MODULE (LOW II)
TWO–DOOR
FOUR–DOOR
1230.0
A7000
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE
(EGS)CONVERTIBLE
WITH TOP HIFI
11
WITH ABS4–CYLINDER
WITH ASC
A52
SLIP CONTROL
MODULE
(ABS/ASC)
6211.0-00
6–CYLINDER
WITH ASC
6211.0 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER



 

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Pin Assignments
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E = Input, A = Output, M = Ground
X16
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
EHigh beam indicator controlCombination switch
2ETerminal 58g, instrument illumination powerDimmer
3ERight turn signal indicator controlHazard flasher relay
4ELeft turn signal indicator controlHazard flasher relay
5EWarning lamp for EGS fault (information
signal transmission oil temperature)Transmission control module (EGS)
6Not used
7Not used
8Not used
9Not used
10EConvertible: Rollover signalRollover sensor
11ARxD diagnostic data linkData link connector
12E/ATxD diagnostic data linkData link connector
13EOil temperatureEngine oil temperature sensor
14EAirbag warning lamp (SRS) controlSupplemental restraint system control
module
15Not used
16E“Check engine” indicator controlEngine control module (DME)
17EPark brake warning lamp controlPark brake switch
18EBrake fluid warning lamp controlBrake fluid level switch
19EBrake pad wear warning lamp controlBrake pad sensors
20ECrankshaft RPM speed signal TDEngine control module (DME)
21EFuel consumption signal + KVAEngine control module (DME)
22EVoltage supply, terminal 30Front power distribution box, fuse 31
23EVoltage supply, terminal 15 for indicator and
warning lampsFront power distribution box, fuse 27
24MGround supply, terminal 31 for instrument
cluster electronicsGround point
25Not used
26Not used



 
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Pin Assignments
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E = Input, A = Output, M = Ground
X17
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
ETrailer turn signal indicator controlHazard flasher relay
2AVehicle speed signalVarious control modules
3MGround supply, terminal 31 for indicator and
warning lampsGround point
4EVoltage supply, terminal 15 for instrument
cluster electronicsFront power distribution box, fuse 23
5EVoltage supply, terminal 15 for battery
charge indicatorIgnition switch, terminal 15
6EGround supply, terminal 61 for battery
charge indicatorGenerator
7Not used
8EFog light indicator controlFront power distribution box, fuse 15
9ASound tone signalChime module
10AInformation signal, fuel tank contentOn-board computer
11ESlip control system warning lamp (ABS)
controlSlip control module (ABS) (323i, 328i, M3)
12EASC signalASC control module
13ATI-measurement signal (fuel consumption)Engine control module (DME)
14ESeat belt warning lamp controlDriver’s seat belt switch
15ES/A reset/service interval indicator resetData link connector
16EVoltage supply, terminal RFront power distribution box, fuse 46
17ACoolant temperature sensorCoolant temperature sensor
18ECoolant temperature sensorCoolant temperature sensor
19EOil pressure warning lamp controlOil pressure switch
20Not used
21EGroundGround point (with ASC)
21ESlip control system warning lamp (ABS)
controlSlip control module (ABS/ASC) (323i, 328i,
M3)
ABS control module (ABS)
22EIgnition key warning/audible ignition key
warningIgnition switch
23EDriver’s door openDriver’s door jamb switch



 
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Pin Assignments
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E = Input, A = Output, M = GroundPin ConnectionDescription/Function Type
24
ADimmer signal/brightness information
signal for connected control modulesOn-board computer or multi-function clock
25Not used
26ECentral indicator lamp/check-controlOn-board computer or multi-function clock
X271
Pin Type Description/Function Connection
1
AFuel level sensorFuel tank sensors
2Not used
3AGround supply for fuel tank sensors and
vehicle speed sensorFuel tank sensors and vehicle speed
sensor
4EPosition signal TWVehicle speed sensor
5Not used
6Not used
7Not used
8Not used
9Not used
10Not used
11Not used
12Not used

42
X7000
6–CYLINDER
WITH ASC
.35 GR/SW/GE .5 GR/
SW/GE
25
INDICATORS

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
3
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
A2w
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
12) FUEL RESERVE
HEADLIGHTS/FOG
LIGHTS
6312.0
TURN/HAZARD
LIGHTS
6313.0
LIGHT SWITCH
DETAILS
6300.0
.75 GE/BR8.35 WSX161.5 BL/GN
4.5 BL/BR3X171.5 GR/RTX162
519 X16
.5 GR/BR.5 GR/BR
A8500
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE
(EGS)2 X713X1322 .5 GE
X8500X6925
2X118
1 X713
.5 GE
B16
LEFT FRONT
BRAKE PAD
SENSOR
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4 .5 GE
B17
RIGHT REAR
BRAKE PAD
SENSOR
12
23
X13006
31
F275A
P90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION BOX
31
14 X10017
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
2
1 X778
15 X13
.5 BL/VI/GE
14
.5 BL/VI/GE
S58
DRIVER’S SEAT
BELT SWITCH
1) BELT
UNBUCKLED
2) BELT BUCKLED
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
X173
N4
ON–BOARD
COMPUTER
X16
.35 BL/VI/WS
24 X17
15 X1070
N10
MULTI–FUNCTION
CLOCK
X13009
.5 WS/RT
3 X778
.5 BL/GN/GE
A7000
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE
(EGS)
21 X17
A202
ABS CONTROL
MODULE/HY-
DRAULIC UNIT 16 X11394
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
X173
X1712
.5 BL/BR .5 BL/BR
A52
SLIP CONTROL
MODULE
(ABS/ASC)
X10100SLIP CONTROL
(ABS/ASC)
3450.1
.5 BL/BR
WITH ABS X16
X1181
A35
ON–BOARD
DISPLAY
323i 328i, M3
X117144
25
A52
SLIP CONTROL
MODULE
(ABS/ASC) 40 X1170
X1170318is 4–CYLINDER
WITH ASCSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (AIR BAG)
3234.0

8043
X8071
318isA836
ELECTRONIC
IMMOBILIZER
CONTROL MODULE
(EWS II)
323i, 328i, M3

FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
F235AP90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION BOX F4615AF315A
4
16 X1622
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
X10017632X100182
X17

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
A2w
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
3) ENGINE SPEED
INPUT
7) TACHOMETER
X20
X6256
1
B6232
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
18X1620
.5 SW
.5 BR/VI
A6000
ENGINE CONTROL
MODULE (DME) X600036
3
X8015
TACHOMETER
.5 SW .5 SW .5 SW
.5 BR/VI
X17
1112
X20
2
X6256
X60021 17
.5 BR/GE
.5 BR/GE
D100
DATA LINK
CONNECTOR A8500
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL MODULE
(EGS)
X1047
TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
A115
AUTOMATIC
CLIMATE CONTROL
MODULE
6 X1527
.35 SW
X10054
11
.35 SW
40 X8500
.5 SW20 .5 SW
X8051
.5 BR/VI
.5 BR/GE
TD
31
7
TDTD
318isX7000
A7000
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
MODULE (EGS)
TD
A8
CRUISE CONTROL
MODULE
(TEMPOMAT)
8 X22
.35 SWTD
A52
SLIP CONTROL
MODULE
(ABS/ASC)
41 X1171
.5 SWTD
.35 SW12 X1659
323i, 328i, M3323i, 328i, M3

42 X16

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
.5 SW/WS
F235AP90
FRONT POWER
DISTRIBUTION
BOX F4615A
F315A

A2w
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
1) FUEL
CONSUMPTION
2) VEHICLE
SPEED OUTPUT
11) FUEL GAUGE
14) SPEEDOMETER
15
416X1622
3 X2714
X10719
B10
VEHICLE SPEED
SENSOR
6211.0-03
6211.0-05X383
2
X3831
.5 WS/SW
X172
2
1
14 1
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
GROUND
DISTRIBUTION
0670.4
SPEED SIGNAL
21
X6792
X1241
2
13
B25y
FUEL TANK
SENSOR II
B6
FUEL LEVEL
SENSOR
X10018232X100176
X17
.35 WS/GR
X679
1 .5 BR/GE
.5 GE
.5 BR/SWX1241
1.5 BR/SW .5 BR/RT
.5 BR/SW
X805
31
FUSE DETAILS
0670.3
3131
31
31
X173
11
N4
ON–BOARD
COMPUTER
10
15
X62381 13
B6238
OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR .35 BR/RT
X603110
.5 BR/RT
X1713
X600046
X60313
.5 GN/RT
.5 GN/RT
318is
A6000
ENGINE CONTROL
MODULE (DME)