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Page 118 of 759
119-
4
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
15
.
Remove
oil
pan
screws
.
Lower
andremove
oil
pan
to-
ward
rear
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
CAUTION-
to
body(M10
bolt)
...............
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
'
lf
the
oil
pan
does
not
separate
easily
from
the
en-
"
Engine
mount
to
gine
cylinder
block,
make
sure
all
mounting
bolis
suspension
crossmember
(M10
nut)
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
have
been
removed
.
If
necessary,
a
few
tapswith
"
Front
suspension
crossmember
a
rubber
mallet
shouldbreak
it
free
.
Never
pry
the
to
body
.
.
..
...
..
.
....
See
310
Front
SusPension
oil
pan
loose
.
"
Oil
pan
to
engine
block
(M6
bolt)
8
.8
grade
..
....
.
...
...
.
........
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
16
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
10
.9
grade
...
..
.
....
..
.
.
.
.......
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)
"
Thoroughly
clean
all
old
gasket
material
from
mating
"
Power
steering
pump
to
bracket
surfaces
anduse
a
new
gasket
.
(self-locking
nuts)
....
..
.
....
..
.
..
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Applya
small
amount
of
non-hardening
sealer
(3-
"
Power
steering
pump
bracket
to
engine
Bond
O
l209
or
equivalent)
to
oil
pan
gasket
directly
block
or
oil
pan
(self-locking
nuts)
..
.
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
below
joints
for
end
cover
and
front
timing
case
cover
.
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
See
Fig
.
5
.
M8
nut
.................
...
.
...
22
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
"
When
installing
oil
pan
to
engine,
tighten
forward
M10
nut
.....................
..
42
Nm
(31
Ib-ft)
screws
first,
then
tightenrear
.
"
Steering
column
universal
joint
"
Fill
engine
with
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
to
steering
rack
spindle
(M8
bolt)
....
19
Nm
(14
ft-ib)
Program
.
0011950
Fig
.
5
.
Joint-mating
areas
at
oil
pan
gasket
where
sealer
should
be
applied
(arrows)
.
Apply
a
bead
3
mm
wideby
2
mm
high
.
OIL
PAN
WARNING
-
Always
use
new
bolis
when
mounting
the
subframe
to
the
body
.
The
one-timeonly
bolis
shouldbe
re-
placed
any
timethey
are
removed
.
NOTE-
The
oil
pickup
is
attached
to
the
oil
pan
using
self-tap-
ping
screws
.
For
this
reasonno
threading
for
the
pickup
is
present
on
new
oil
pans
.
Replace
the
seal
for
the
pickup
and
use
the
oíd
screws
to
rea
ttach
the
pickup
to
the
pan
.
Oil
pan,
removing
and
installing
(6-cylinder
engine,
1992models)
NOTE-
Cars
built
up
to
9/92
(1992models)usea
different
sus-
pension
crossmember
than
later
production
cars
.
Oil
pan
removalprocedureon
the
earlier
cars
requires
that
the
engine
be
raised
and
supportedfrom
above
.
1
.
Raise
car
and
place
securely
on
jackstands
.
2
.
Remove
splash
shield(s)
from
under
engine,
where
ap-
plicable
.
3
.
Drain
engine
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Pro-
gram
.
4
.
Remove
complete
exhaust
system
.
See180
Exhaust
System
.
5
.
Remove
air
filter
housing
complete
with
mass
air
flow
sensor
.
See
113
Cylinder
Head
Removal
and
Instal-
lation
.
6
.
Remove
alternator
cooling
duct
from
alternator
and
ra-
diator
support
.
7
.
Remove
radiator
cooling
fan
and
fan
shroud
.
Remove
radiator
securing
clips
at
top
of
radiator
.
See
170
Radi-
ator
and
Cooling
System
.
Center
the
steering
spindle
to
the
steering
rack
before
in-
NOTE-
stalling
the
steering
column
shaft
.
See
320
Steering
and
The
radiator
cooling
fan
nut(32
mm
wrench)
has
left
Wheel
Alignment
for
specific
installation
markings
and
pro-
hand
threads
.
cedures
.
Page 119 of 759
8
.
Remove
air
plenum
from
rear
of
engine
compartment
.
See
640
Heating
and
Air
Conditioning
.
9
.
Release
drive
belt
tension
and
remove
alternator
drive
belt
.
Remove
A/C
compressor
drive
belt
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
B11143
Fig
.
6
.
To
remove
poly-ribbed
drive
belt,
pry
cover
from
front
of
ten-
sioner
.
Then
using
8
mm
hex
key,
turntensioner
clockwise
(arrow)
torelease
tension
and
slip
belt
off
pulleys
.
10
.
Unbolt
power
steering
reservoir
and
pull
reservoir
off
engine
mount
bracket
.
11
.
Without
disconnecting
fluid
lines,
remove
power
steer-
ing
bracket
(with
pump)
from
oil
panand
engine
block
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
Disconnect
fluid
lines
from
bracket
on
en-
gine
mount
.
Hang
pump
from
chassis
using
wire
.
12
.
Without
disconnecting
refrigerant
lines,
remove
A/C
compressor
from
engine
block
.
Hang
compressor
from
chassis
using
wire
.
See
640
Heating
and
Air
Condi-
tioning
.
13
.
Remove
oil
dipstick
guide
tube
mounting
bolt
and
re-
move
tube
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
NOTE-
The
guide
tube
is
sealed
in
the
oil
pan
with
an
O-ring
.
Check
that
the
O-ring
comes
out
with
the
tube
.
Use
anew
O-ring
when
installing
the
tube
.
14
.
On
cars
with
automatic
transmission,
remove
brackets
holding
ATF
cooler
linesto
oil
pan
and
cylinder
block
.
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
119-
5
Fig
.
7
.
Power
steering
pump
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
Fig
.
8
.
Oil
dipstick
guide
tube
being
removed
.
Usea
new
O-ring
(arrow)
during
installation
.
15
.
Insta¡¡
engine
lifting
equipment
at
front
engine
lifting
point
and
raise
engine
just
until
its
weight
is
supported
.
16
.
Remove
nuts
at
bottom
of
left
and
right
engine
mounts
.
Remove
ground
wire
from
right
engine
mount
.
1-oosen
nuts
at
top
of
left
and
right
engine
mounts
(do
not
re-
move)
.
OIL
PAN
Page 120 of 759
119-
6
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
17
.
Raise
engine
as
much
as
possible
.
Check
carefully
for
22
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
obstructions,
wiring
harness
clearance
and
pinched
hoses
or
lines
as
engine
is
raised
.
"
When
installing
oil
pan,
apply
a
b
d
of
non-hardening
sealing
compound
(3-Bond
1209
0
or
equivalent)
to
18
.
Remove
oil
pan
mounting
bolts
and
lower
oil
pan
to
front
and
rear
end
cover
seam
areas
on
block
.
subframe
crossmember
.
"
Position
oil
pump
pickup
tube
and
oil
pan
onto
block
and
install
pickup
tube
using
a
new
gasket
.
"
Be
sure
tab
on
gasket
faces
down
towards
intake
of
NOTE-
pickup
tube
.
If
the
oil
pan
does
not
separate
easily
from
the
engine
"
Tightenforward
oil
pan
screws
first,
then
tighten
rear
.
cylinder
block,
afew
taps
with
arubber
mallet
should
"
Fill
engine
with
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
break
it
free
.
Do
not
pry
the
oil
pan
loose
.
Program
.
"
After
adding
engine
oil,
start
and
run
engine
.
Raise
en-
19
.
Remove
oil
pump
sprocket
mounting
nut
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
gine
speed
to
2,500
rpm
until
oil
pressure
warning
Lift
sprocket
off
together
with
drive
chain
.
lampgoes
out(about
5seconds)
.
Fig
.
9
.
Oil
pump
sprocket
mounting
nut
(left-hand
thread)
on
6-cylin-
OII
pan,
removing
and
installing
derengine(arrow)
.
(6-cylinder
engine,
1993
and
later
modeis)
NOTE-
The
oíl
pump
sprocket
nut
has
left
hand
threads
.
20
.
Unbolt
oil
pump
pickup
tubefrom
oil
pump
.
Unbolt
oil
pump
from
engine
block
.
See
Oil
pump,
removing
and
installing
(6-cylinder
engine)
.
21
.
Remove
oil
pan
from
rear
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Engine
mount
to
suspension
crossmember(M10
nut)
..
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Oil
pan
to
engine
block
(M6
bolt)
8
.8
grade
....
..
.
...
...
.
........
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
10
.9
grade
.
.
..
.
..
...
.
.
.
.
.
.....
12
Nm
(106
in-lb)
"
Oil
pump
to
engine
block
.
...
...
.
..
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Oil
pump
sprocket
to
oil
pump
shaft
(M1
0x1
left-hand
thread)
...
..
.
.
..
.
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
"
Power
steering
pump
to
bracket
(self-locking
nuts)
.....
.
....
..
.
...
22
Nm
(16
ft-lb)
"
Power
steering
pump
bracket
to
engine
block
or
oil
pan
(self-locking
nuts)
.
..
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
NOTE-
Cars
built
after
9/92
use
a
different
suspension
cross-
member
¡han
earfier
productíon
cars
.
Oil
pan
removal
procedure
on
the
later
cars
requíres
that
the
engine
be
supported
from
aboye
and
the
front
suspension
cross-
member
be
unbolted
and
loweredfrom
the
chassis
.
1
.
Raisecar
and
place
securely
on
jackstands
.
2
.
Remove
splash
shield
fromunder
engine,
if
applicable
.
3
.
Drain
engine
oil
as
descríbed
in
020
Maintenance
Pro-
gram
.
4
.
Remove
alternator
cooling
duct
from
alternator
and
ra-
diator
support
.
Page 122 of 759
119-
8
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
17
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Thoroughly
clean
all
old
gasket
material
from
mating
surtaces
anduse
a
new
gasket
.
"
Applya
small
amount
of
non-hardening
sealer
(3-Bond
1209
0
or
equivalent)
to
oil
pan
gasket
directly
below
joints
for
and
cover
and
front
timing
case
cover
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
"
Tighten
oil
pan
bolts
starting
at
front
first,
working
to-
wardback
(transmission)
end
.
"
Fill
engine
with
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.
"
After
addingengine
oil,
start
and
run
engine
.
Raiseen-
gine
speed
to
2,500
rpm
until
oíl
pressure
warning
lampgoes
out
(about
5seconds)
.
OIL
PUMP
applied
(arrows)
.
Apply
a
bead
3
mm
wideby
2
mm
high
.
WARNING
-
"
Always
use
new
bolts
when
mounting
the
sub-
frame
to
the
body
.
The
one-time
only
bolts
should
be
replaced
any
timethey
are
removed
.
"
Special
installation
instructions
apply
when
in-
stalling
the
front
suspension
crossmember
to
the
body
.
See
310
Front
Suspension
for
fastener
specifications
and
tightening
torques
.
Fig
.
12
.
Joint-mating
areas
at
oil
pan
gasket
where
sealer
should
be
Center
the
steering
spindle
to
the
steering
rack
before
in-
stalling
the
steering
column
shaft
.
See
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
for
more
specific
procedures
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
(M10
bolt)
...............
47
Nm
(35
ft-Ib)
"
Engine
mount
to
suspension
crossmember(M10
nut)
..
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Oil
pan
to
engine
block
(M6
bolt)
8
.8
grade
...........
.......
....
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
10
.9
grade
...........
..
...
...
.
12
Nm
(106
in-lb)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
(M10
nut)
.......
....
42
Nm
(31
Ib-ft)
"
Steering
column
universal
joint
to
steering
rack
spindle
(M8
bolt)
....
19
Nm
(14
ft-Ib)
"
Suspensíon
crossmember
to
body
...
...
.
...
..
.
.
See
310
Front
Suspension
OIL
PUMP
Oil
pump,
removing
and
installing
(4-cylinder
engine)
Oil
pressure
on
M42
and
M44
engines
is
generatedbya
gear-type
pump
mounted
to
the
rear
of
the
front
engine
cover
(timing
chaincase)
.
The
pump
is
gear-driven
off
the
front
of
the
crankshaft
.
NOTE-
Oil
pump
removal
requires
lowering
of
the
front
sus-
pension
and
removal
of
the
oil
pan,
as
well
asremoval
of
the
timing
chain
assembly
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
battery
cable
from
battery
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
paga
vÍii
.
2
.
Drain
engine
oil
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Pro-
gram
.
3
.
Withengine
cold,
drain
coolant
.
See
170
Radiator
and
Cooling
System
.
4
.
Remove
top
cover
from
oil
filter
housing
to
allow
engine
oil
to
drain
into
oil
pan
.
Remove
oil
pan
as
described
earlier
.
Reinstall
oil
filter
cover
.
5
.
Remove
alternator
.
Unbolt
power
steering
pump
from
bracket,
then
remove
alternator
mountíng
bracket
.
See
121
Battery,
Starter,
Alternator
.
6
.
Remove
crankshaft
vibration
damper
andhub
.
Then
re-
move
upper
and
lower
timing
chain
covers,
complete
timingchain,
chain
sprockets
and
chain
guides
.
See
117
Camshaft
Tíming
Chain
.
Page 123 of 759
7
.
Unbolt
timing
chain
casefrom
frontof
engine
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
9
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Fig
.
13
.
Timing
chain
case
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
on
M44
engine
.
8
.
Remove
cover
from
oil
pump
on
rear
of
timing
chain
case
.
See
Fig
.
14
.
Inspect
oil
pump
gears
and
oil
pump
cavity
in
timing
chain
case
for
wear
andlor
scoring
.
Fig
.
14
.
Oil
pump
cover
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
on
M44
engine
.
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
119-
9
"
Replace
al¡
gaskets
and
O-rings
.
"
Install
a
new
rubber
sea¡
(profile
gasket)
between
top
of
timing
chain
case
and
cylinder
head
.
"
Be
sure
to
thoroughly
clean
sealing
surfaces
.
-Use
3-Bond
1209
orequivalent
sealant
on
both
sides
of
sea¡
before
installing
.
10
.
Protect
profile
gasket
using
thin
sheet
metal
(BMW
special
tool
no
.
11
2
330)
when
installing
timing
chain
case
.
See
Fig
.
15
.
"
Applya
thin
coating
of
grease
to
both
sides
of
sheet
metal
tool
and
to
top
surface
of
profile
gasket
.
"
Placesheet
metal
between
gasket
and
cylinder
head
and
carefully
slíde
upper
chain
cover
into
position
.
"
Tighten
al¡
mounting
bolts
and
then
carefully
withdraw
sheet
metal
.
Install
timing
chain
as
described
in
117
Camshaft
Timing
Chain
.
Fig
.
15
.
Use
thin
sheetmetal
(arrow)
toprotect
profile
gasket
during
installation
of
timing
chain
case
.
Carefully
withdraw
sheetmetal
after
tightening
fasteners
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Timing
chain
case
to
engine
block
M6
..
.
...
...
.
..
.............
.
.10
Nm
(7
.5
ft-Ib)
M8
........
.
..
..
..............
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Thermostathousing
to
upper
timing
chain
cover(M6)
............
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
"
OH
filter
cover
to
oil
filter
housing
(M8)
.
.
.........
25
Nm
(18
ft-lb)
"
Oil
pump
cover
to
timing
chain
case
(M6)
...
..
.......
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
"
Oil
pan
to
engine
block
(M6
bolt)
8
.8
grade
.........
.
.
..
.........
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
10
.9
grade
............
.
.......
12
Nm
(106
in-lb)
"
Alternator
to
alternator
bracket
.....
43
Nm
(32
ft-Ib)
OIL
PUMP
Page 137 of 759
CHARGING
SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
.............
.
.
.
.
.121-2
Charging
System
Quick-Check
...
.
..
.
...
.
121-2
Static
current
draw,
checking
........
.
...
.
121-2
BATTERY
SERVICE
....................
121-3
Battery
Testing
.
.
.
.
.
.........
.
........
.
121-3
Hydrometer
Testing
.
...
.
.
.
...
.
.........
121-3
Battery
Open-Circuit
Voltage
Test
....
.
....
121-4
Battery
Load
Voltage
Test
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
121-4
Battery
Charging
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
121-4
ALTERNATOR
SERVICE
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
...
121-4
Chargingsystem,checking
.
.
.
.
.
.........
121-4
Alternator,
removingand
installing
(4-cylinder
engine)
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
121-5
Alternator,
removingand
installing
(6-cylinder
engine)
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
121-6
GENERAL
The
charging
system
consists
of
a
belt-driven
alternator
with
integral
voltage
regulator
and
a
battery
mounted
in
the
luggage
compartment
.
Various
versions
of
alternators,
voltage
regulators,
starters,
and
batteries
are
used
in
the
E36
cars
.
It
is
important
to
re-
place
components
according
tothe
original
equipment
speci-
fication
.
Check
with
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
for
specific
application
and
parts
information
.
WARNING
-
"
Weargoggles,
rubbergloves,
and
a
rubberapron
when
working
around
batteries
and
battery
acid
(electrolyte)
.
"
Battery
acid
contains
sulfuric
acid
and
can
cause
skin
irritation
and
burning
.
ff
acid
is
spilled
onyour
skin
or
clothing,
flush
the
area
at
once
with
large
quantities
of
water
.
lf
electrolyte
gets
into
your
eyes,flush
them
with
largequantities
of
clean
wa-
terfor
several
minutes
and
call
a
physician
.
"
Batteries
that
are
being
charged
or
are
fully
charged
give
off
explosive
hydrogen
gas
.
Keep
sparks
and
open
flames
away
.
Do
not
smoke
.
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
121-1
121
Battery,
Starter,
Alternator
GENERAL
..
.
...
.
........
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
121-1
Voltage
regulator,
removing
and
ínstalling
.
.
.
121-6
Alternator
brushes,
inspecting
and
replacing
.121-7
STARTER
SERVICE
....
.
.
.
.
.
..........
.121-7
Starter
Troubleshootíng
121-7
15
..
.
.
.
.
.
........
.
.
.
Starter,
removing
and
installing
(4-cylinder
engine)
....
.
.
.
............
.
121-8
Starter,
removing
and
installing
(6-cylinder
engine
with
manual
transmission)
..
.
...........
.
...
121-8
Starter,
removing
and
installing
(6-cylinder
engine
with
automatic
transmission)
................
121-9
Solenoid
switch,
removingand
installing
....
121-10
TABLES
a
.
Battery,
Starter
and
Charging
System
Troubleshooting
............
.
.
.
.
:...
........
121-2
b
.
Specific
Gravity
of
Battery
Electrolyte
at
80°F
(27°C)
...............
.
.
..
..........
121-3
c
.
Open-Circuit
Voltage
and
Battery
Charge
........
121-4
d
.
Battery
Load
Test-Minimum
Voltage
.
..........
121-4
CAUTION
-
"
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
bat-tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
"
Disconnecting
the
battery
cables
may
erase
fault
codes
stored
in
control
unit
memory
.
"
Always
disconnect
the
negative
()
battery
cable
first
and
reconnect
it
last
.
Cover
the
battery
post
with
an
insulating
material
whenever
the
cable
is
removed
.
"
After
reconnecting
the
battery,
the
power
window
motors
must
be
reinitialized
.
See
511
Door
Win-
dows
.
"
Never
reverse
the
battery
cables
.
Even
a
momen-
tary
wrong
connection
can
damage
the
alternatoror
other
electrical
components
.
"
Battery
cables
may
be
the
same
color
.
Label
ca-blebefore
removing
.
GENERAL
Page 138 of 759
121-2
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Static
currentdraw,
checking
Charging
system
diagnostics
requires
special
test
equip-
ment
.
If
the
test
equipment
is
not
available,
charging
system
fault
diagnosis
can
be
performedby
an
authorized
BMW
deal-
eror
other
qualified
repair
shop
.
A
general
troubleshooting
guide
is
given
in
Table
a
.
Charging
System
Quick-Check
As
a
quick-check,
use
a
digital
multimeter
lo
measure
volt-
2
.
Disconnect
battery
negative
(-)
cable
.
age
across
the
battery
terminals
with
the
key
off
and
then
again
with
the
engine
running
.
The
battery
voltage
should
be
CAUTION-
about12
.6
volts
with
key
off
and
approximately
14
.0
volts
with
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
battery
the
engine
running
.
If
the
voltage
does
not
increase
when
the
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
engine
is
running,there
is
a
fault
in
the
charging
system
.
manual
onpaga
viii
.
NOTE
-
The
regulated
voltage
(engine
running)
should
be
be-
tween
13
.5
and
14
.5,
depending
on
temperatura
and
operating
conditions
.
If
the
voltage
is
higher
than
14
.8,
the
voltage
regulator
is
most
Mely
faulty
.
Check
for
clean
and
tight
battery
cables
.
Check
the
ground
cable
running
from
the
negative
(-)
battery
terminal
lo
the
chassis
and
the
ground
cable
running
from
the
engine
lo
the
chassis
.
Check
the
alternator
drive
belt
condition
and
tension
.
If
the
battery
discharges
over
time,
there
may
be
a
constant
drain
or
current
draw
on
the
battery
.
A
small
static
drain
on
the
battery
is
normal,
but
a
largedrain
will
cause
the
battery
lo
quickly
discharge
.
Make
a
static
current
draw
test
asthe
first
step
when
experiencing
battery
discharge
.
1
.
Make
sure
ignition
and
al¡
electrical
accessories
are
switched
off
.
3
.
Connect
a
digital
ammeter
between
negative
battery
post
and
negative
battery
cable
lo
measure
current
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
Wait
at
least
one
minuta
lo
get
an
accurate
reading
.
A
range
of
about
0
lo
100
milliamps
is
normal,
dependingon
the
number
of
accessories
that
need
constant
power
.
A
current
of
400
milliamps
(0.4
amp)
or
more
may
indicate
a
problem
.
Table
a
.
Battery,
Starter
and
Charging
System
Troubleshooting
Symptom
1
Probable
Cause
1
Correctiva
Action
1
.
Engine
cranks
slowlyor
not
a
.
Battery
cables
loose,
dirty
orcor-
a
.
Clean
or
replace
cables
.
See020
Maintenance
Program
.
a
tall,
solenoíd
clicks
when
roded
.
starter
is
operated
.
b
.
Battery
discharged
.
b
.
Charge
battery,
test
and
replace
if
necessary
.
c
.
Body
ground
straploose,
dirty
or
c
.
Inspect
ground
strap,
clean,
tighten
or
replace
if
necessary
.
corroded
.
d
.
Poor
connection
at
starter
motor
d
.
Check
connections,
test
for
voltage
at
starter
.
Test
for
voltage
at
terminal
30
.
neutral
safety
or
clutch
interlock
switch
.
e
.
Starter
motor
or
solenoid
faulty
.
e
.
Test
starter
.
2
.
Battery
will
not
stay
a
.
Short
circuit
draining
the
battery
.
a
.
Test
for
excessive
current
drainwith
everything
electrical
in
the
charged
more
than
a
few
vehicle
off
.
days
.
b
.
Short
driving
trips
and
high
elec-
b
.
Evaluate
driving
style
.
Where
possible,
reduce
electrical
con
trical
drain
on
charging
system
sumption
when
making
short
trips
.
does
not
allow
battery
to
re-
charge
.
c
.
Drive
belt(s)
worn
or
damaged
.
c
.
Inspect
or
replace
multi-ribbed
belt(s)
.
See
020
Maintenance
Program
.
d
.
Battery
faulty
.
d
.
Test
battery
and
replace
íf
necessary
.
e
.
Battery
cables
loose,
dirty
orcor-
e
.
Clean
or
replace
cables
.
See
020
Maintenance
Program
.
rodad
.
f
.
Alternatoror
voltage
regulator
f
.
Test
alternator
and
voltage
regulator
.
faulty
.
3
.
Battery
losing
water
.
1
a
.
Battery
overcharging
.
1
a
.
Test
voltage
regulator
for
proper
operation
.
4
.
Lights
dim,
light
intensity
a
.
Drive
belt(s)
worn
or
damaged
.
a
.
Inspect
or
replace
multi-ribbed
belt(s)
.
See
020
Maintenance
varies
with
engine
speed
.
Program
.
b
.
Alternatoror
voltage
regulator
b
.
Test
alternator
and
voltage
regulator
.
faulty
.
c
.
Body
ground
straps
loose,
dirty
or
c
.
Inspect
ground
straps,
clean,
tighten
or
replace
as
necessary
.
corroded
.
CHARGING
SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 139 of 759
Fig
.1.
Electrical
system
static
current
draw
being
measured
.
To
determine
the
circuit
or
component
causing
the
problem,
remove
one
Puse
at
a
time
until
the
current
drops
to
a
normal
range
.
BATTERY
SERVICE
The
E36
uses
a
six-cell,
12-volt
leadacid
battery
mounted
in
the
luggage
compartment
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
NOTE-
E36
convertible
models
require
a
specialbattery
which
is
designed
for
constant
vibratfon
.
A
battery
not
de-signed
for
this
will
fail
much
earlier
.
Battery
capacity
is
determined
by
the
amount
of
current
needed
tostart
the
vehicle,
and
by
the
amount
of
current
con-
sumed
by
the
electrical
system
.
BMW
batteries
are
rated
by
ampere/hours
(Ah)
and
cold
cranking
amps
(CCA)
rating
.
The
Ah
rating
is
determined
by
the
average
amount
of
current
the
battery
can
deliver
over
time
without
dropping
below
a
specified
voltage
.
The
CCA
is
determined
by
the
battery's
ability
to
deliver
starting
current
at
0°
F
(-18°
C)
without
dropping
below
a
specified
voltage
.
Battery
Testing
noN~A
B9517
Battery
testing
determines
the
state
of
battery
charge
.
On
conventional
or
low-maintenance
batteries
the
most
common
method
of
testing
the
battery
is
that
of
checking
the
specific
gravity
of
the
electrolyte
using
a
hydrometer
.
Before
testing
the
battery,
check
that
the
cables
are
tight
and
free
of
corro-
sion
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
Hydrometer
Testing
The
hydrometer
consists
of
a
glass
cylinder
with
a
freely
moving
float
inside
.
When
electrolyte
is
drawn
into
the
cylin-
der,
the
levelto
which
the
float
sinks
indicates
the
specific
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
121-
3
Fig
.
2
.
Battery
in
right
sideof
luggage
compartment
.
gravity
of
the
electrolyte
.
The
more
dense
the
concentration
of
sulfuric
acid
in
the
electrolyte,
the
less
the
float
will
sink,
result-
ing
in
a
higher
reading
and
indicating
a
higher
state
of
charge)
.
NOTE-
Electrolyte
temperature
affects
hydrometer
reading
.
Check
the
electrolyte
temperaturewith
a
thermometer
.
Add
0
.004
to
the
hydrometer
reading
for
every
10°F
(6°C)
that
the
electrolyte
is
above
80°F
(27°C)
.
Sub-
tract
0
.004
from
the
reading
for
every
10°F
(6°C)
that
the
electrolyte
is
below
80°F
(27°C)
.
Before
checking
the
specificgravity
of
a
battery,
load
the
battery
with
15
amperes
for
one
minute
.
lf
the
battery
is
in-
stalled
in
the
vehicle,
this
can
be
done
by
turning
on
the
head-
lights
without
the
engine
running
.
Table
b
lists
the
percentage
of
charge
based
on
specific
gravity
values
.
Table
b
.
Specific
Gravity
of
Battery
Electrolyteat
80
°
F
(27°C)
Specific
gravity
1
Stateof
charge
1
.265
Fully
charged
1
.225
75%
charged
1
.190
50%
charged
1
.155
25%
charged
1
.120
Fully
discharged
The
battery
isin
satisfactory
condition
if
theaverage
specif-
ic
gravity
of
the
six
cells
is
at
least
1
.225
.
If
the
specific
gravity
is
above
this
leve¡,
butthe
battery
lacks
power
for
starting,
de-
termine
the
battery's
senrice
condition
with
a
load
voltage
test,
as
described
below
.
If
the
average
specific
gravity
of
the
six
cells
is
below
1
.225,
remove
the
battery
from
the
luggage
compartment
and
recharge
.
If,
after
recharging,
the
specific
gravity
varies
by
more
than
0
.005
between
any
two
celis,
re-
place
the
battery
.
CHARGING
SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 140 of 759
121-
4
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
BatteryOpen-Circuit
Voltage
Test
Battery
Charging
Before
making
the
test,
load
the
battery
with
15
amperes
for
Discharged
batteries
can
be
recharged
using
a
battery
one
minute
with
a
batteryload-tester
or
turn
on
the
headlights
charger
.
The
battery
should
be
removed
from
the
luggage
for
about
one
minute
without
the
engine
running
.Then
discon-
compartment
during
charging
.
nect
the
battery
negative
(-)
cable
and
connect
a
digital
volt-
meter
acrossthe
battery
terminals
.
Open-circuit
voltage
Prolonged
charging
causes
electrolyte
evaporation
to
a
lev
levels
are
given
in
Table
c
.
el
that
can
damage
the
battery
.
Itis
bestto
use
a
low-current
charger
(6
amperes
or
less)
to
prevent
battery
damage
If
the
open-circuit
voltage
ís
OK
butthe
battery
still
lacks
caused
by
overheating
.
power
for
starting,
make
a
load
voltage
test
.
If
the
open-circuit
voltage
is
below
12
.4
volts,
recharge
the
battery
and
retest
.
WARNING
-
Hydrogen
gas
given
off
by
the
battery
duringcharg-
Table
c
.
Open-Circuit
Voltage
and
Battery
Charge
ing
is
explosive
.
Do
not
smoke
.
Keep
open
llames
away
from
the
top
of
the
battery,
and
prevent
elec
Open-circuit
voltage
State
of
charge
trical
sparks
by
turning
offthe
battery
charger
be-
12
.6
V
or
more
Fully
charged
fore
connecting
or
disconnecting
it
.
12
.4
V
1
75%
charged
12
.2
V
50%
charged
CAUTION-
12
.0
V
25%
charged
"
Battery
electrolyte
(sulfuric
acid)
can
damage
the
car
.
If
electrolyte
isspilled,
clean
the
area
11
.7
V
or
less
Fully
discharged
with
a
solution
of
baking
soda
and
water
.
Battery
Load
Voltage
Test
A
battery
load
tester
is
required
for
a
load
voltage
test
.
The
-
Always
disconnect
both
battery
cables
and
re-
test
is
made
by
applying
a
high
resistive
load
to
the
battery
ter-
move
battery
from
vehicle
during
battery
charg-
ing
.
Do
not
exceed
16
.5volts
at
the
battery
.
minals
and
then
measuring
battery
voltage
.
The
battery
should
be
fully
charged
for
the
most
accurate
results
.
The
battery
ca-
bles
mustbe
disconnected
before
making
the
test
.
If
the
volt-
ALTERNATOR
$ERVICE
age
is
below
that
listed
in
Table
d,
the
battery
should
be
replaced
.
WARNING
-
Always
wear
protective
goggles
and
clothing
when
performing
aload
test
.
Table
d
.
Battery
Load
Test-Minimum
Voltage
(apply
200
amp
load
for
15
seconds)
Ambient
temperature
Voltage
80°F
(27°C)
9
.6
V
60°F
(16°C)
9
.5
V
40°F
(4°C)
9
.3
V
20°F
(-7°C)
8
.9
V
0°F
(-18°C)
8
.5
V
ALTERNATOR
SERVICE
"
Always
allow
a
frozen
battery
to
thaw
before
at-
tempting
to
recharge
it
.
Before
checking
the
alternator
and
regulator,
make
sure
the
battery
is
fully
charged
and
capable
of
holding
acharge
.
Check
that
the
battery
terminals
are
clean
and
tight
and
the
al-
ternator
drive
belt
is
properly
tensioned
and
not
severely
worn
.
Charging
system,
checking
CAUTION-
Do
not
disconnect
the
battery
while
the
engine
is
running,
.
Damage
to
the
alternator
andlorengine
electronic
systems
may
result
.
1.
Turn
ignition
key
on
.
Check
that
the
chargewarning
lamp
comes
on
.
NOTE-
If
the
warning
light
does
not
come
on,
repair
any
wiring
or
bulb
faults
before
continuing
to
check
the
charging
system
.
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2
.
Remove
cooling
duct
or
terminal
cover
from
rear
of
al-
2
.
Remove
air
cleaner
upper
section
with
mass
air
flow
ternator
.
sensor
.
3
.
Check
for
battery
voltage
between
ground
and
terminal
3
.
Remove
terminal
cover
from
rear
of
alternator
.
Discon
B+
at
back
of
alternator
.
Then
turn
ignition
on
and
nect
wiring
.
check
for
battery
voltage
between
terminal
D+
and
ground
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
lf
voltage
is
not
present
at
either
4
.
Remove
drive
belt
from
alternator
pulley
.
See
020
point,
check
wiring
for
faults
.
Maintenance
program
.
001
¡987
Fig
.
3
.
Terminal
B+
is
supplied
battery
voltage
directly
from
the
bat-
tery
.
Terminal
D+
is
supplied
battery
voltage
via
the
charge
warning
bulb
when
thekey
is
on
or
the
engine
is
running
.
4
.
lf
no
faults
are
foundup
to
thispoint,test
alternator
out-
put
using
a
load
tester
.
5
.
If
a
load
tester
is
not
available,
a
crude
output
test
can
be
done
by
running
engine
at
about
2000
rpmand
turn-
ing
on
electrical
loads
(fans,
lights
and
rear
window
de-
froster,
wipers)
.
With
al¡
accessories
on,
battery
voltage
should
be
above
12
.0
VDC
.
A
replacement
alternator
should
have
the
same
rating
as
the
original
.
Alternator
manufacturer
and
ampere
rating
are
normally
marked
on
the
alternator
housing
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
battery
cable
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
vi¡¡
.
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
121-
5
6
.
Remove
upper
and
lower
mounting
bolts
and
lift
out
al-
ternator
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
NOTE
-
If
reusing
drive
belt,
mark
direction
of
rotation
on
belt
before
removing
.
5
.
On
M44
engine
with
hydraulic
belt
tensioner
:
Remove
tensioner
idler
pulley
(upper
roller)
from
alternator
bracket
.
Fig
.
4
.
Alternator
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
O
u
J
S
v~~
U
I
1
i
n
-12
.22
Alternator,
removing
and
installing
7
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Install
drive
belt
as
(4-cylinder
engine)
described
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.
Tightening
Torques
"
D+
vire
to
alternator
(M6
nut)
.
...
.
.
.
7
Nm
(53
in-lb)
"
B+
wire
to
alternator
(M8
nut)
..
.
.
.
.
.
13
Nm
(10
ft-Ib)
"
Pulley
to
alternator
(M16
nut)
...
..
..
60
Nm
(44
ft-Ib)
ALTERNATOR
SERVICE