BMW 540i 1998 E39 Workshop Manual

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Fuel Injection
Oxygen sensors, checking
The oxygen sensor provides an input voltage signal [0.2 vdc
(lean) to 0.8 vdc (rich)] to the
ECM based on the oxygen con-
tent in the exhaust gas. To generate voltage, the sensor tem-
perature must exceed 575"
F (300" C). Therefore the sensor
is electrically heated.
NO JE -
The test given below is not a conclusive test of oxygen sen-
sor efficiency and does not test how the oxygen sensor re-
acts to changing conditions. Pin numbers and wire colors
can vary Always check the wiring diagrams to confirm wire
color and pin assignment.
0 The oxygen sensorconnectorplugs are locatednext to the
catalytic converters.
With connector attached to sensor, connect digital voltmeter
between
A and B wires in connector.
WARNING -
Exhaust manifolds andpipes can be hot enough to cause se-
rious burns. Wear suitable heavy gloves and other appropri-
ate protection.
NOJE-
Connector style may vary depending on system application.
Consult wiring diagram for system-specific wiring. See
ELE
Electrical Wiring Diagrams.
Start engine.
A fluctuating voltage signal should show on the
meter.
If voltage is incorrect, turn engine off and check pre-
heater circuit as described below.
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To check sensor response to lean and rich mixtures, create
an air leak.
Oxygen sensor
voltage at idle
- Connect digital voltmeterbetween sensor heaterwires (white
wires,
C and D). Start engine and check for battery voltage.
If voltage is not present, check oxygen sensor heater fuses.
0.2 to 0.8 vdc fluctuating
NOJE-
The oxygen sensor heater is powered via fusedpositive (+)
battery voltage and a switchedground from the ECM. See
ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams for specific circuit informa-
tion.
- The ground side of the oxygen sensor heater circuit is pulsed
on and off by the
DME control module.

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With engine oft disconnect harness connector and checlc
heating element resistance between white wires on the sen-
sor side of harness. If the element is electrically open (no
continuity), replace sensor.
- If oxygen sensor does not produce a fluctuating voltage and
preheater circuit is
OK, replace sensor.
NOJE-
If not already applied, coat oxygen sensor threads w~th anti-
seize compound before installat~on. Do not get the com-
pound on the sensor tip.
Tightening torque Oxygen sensor to exhaust system
55 Nm (41 ft-lb)
Fuel injectors, checking and replacing
The fuel iniectors are switched on and off (oaened and
closed)
by'the ECM. The injectors are connkcted to acom-
mon power source. A ground signal from the ECM is used to
open and close the injectors.
CA U JIOG
Use only a digital multimeter or an LED injector tester when
testing injectors or wiring. Use of an analog
VOM or incan-
descent test light may damaqe the engine controlmodule.
4 Remove fuel rail cover. See 110 Engine Removal and in-
stallation.
With the engine running, place the point of a long screwdriver
on each injector and check for a cliclting vibration.
If no vibra-
tion is found do the voltage
checit shown below.
Injector electrical loom removal:
- Loosen mounting nuts A.
Remove ground wire C.
Disconnect ignition coil harness D

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4 Release spring clips (arrows) from fuel injectors and pull in-
jector electrical loom straight up to remove.
4 Check that ECM signal is present at injector connectors.
- Connect digital voltmeter to fuel injector harness plug.
Operate starter and
check for voltage pulse.
* Repeat for each injector.
- Remove fuel injectors by removing retaining clips
- Installation is reverse of removal:
Fit new O-rings when installing injectors. For ease of instal-
lation, lightly lubricate all fuel system O-rings with assem-
bly lubricant.
Check that injector electrical connections are correctly fit-
ted and that
injectors are fully seated prior to installing iuel
rail mounting bolts.
Mass air flow sensor (MAF), replacing
The MAF sensor is provided with operating power from the
ECM relay. Based on calculated intake air mass, the MAF
generates
avarying voltage (approx. 0.5 - 4.5 vdc) as an input
signal to the ECM.
4 Remove MAF sensor:
Remove upper air filter housing locking clips.
Unscrew and remove MAF sensor harness
(A).
Disconnect intake air temperature sensor harness (B).
Loosen hose clamp (C).
Remove upper filter housing with sensor.
- Installation is reverse of removal

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I Fuel Injection ldle speed control valve,
testing and replacing
ldle speed is maintained by the ECM through the idle speed
control valve. The idle control function compensates for en-
gine load and engine operating conditions. ldle speed is
adaptive through the ECM and no adjustments can be made.
Before checking valve, confirm that throttle position sensor is
working correctly.
NOTE-
The test given below is an electrical check only. It does not
check the mechanical operation of the valve. If the valve is
sticking, hanging up or is sluggish in operation, substituting a
Inown good valve is the best way to check it.
With engine running, check that idle speed control valve is
buzzing.
Turn on
AIC or shift car into drive. ldle should remain steady
or increase slightly.
If valve is not buzzing, or if idle decreases in step above, stop
engine and disconnect harness connector from valve.
4 Check resistance of valve across its terminals. Test values
are listed below.
ldle speed control valve coil resistance
Terminals
1 and 2 20 +2%
Terminals 2 and 3 20 +2Q
Terminals 1 and 3 40 +4%
NOTE-
If you suspect an intermittent fault, lightly tap the valve while
testing resistance.
With valve harness connector disconnected, check for bat-
tery voltage at redlwhite wire in connector with ignition on.
If . ~~ ~~
there is no voltage, check wiring between connector and 7 ECM relay. See ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams.
NOTE- - The idle speed control valve receivespositive (+) battery volt-
age from the ECM (DME main) relay

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- If voltage is present as described above, check wiring be-
tween ECM and valve. If no wiring faults are found, check
ECM signal to valve.
- When replacing idle speed control valve, clean and inspect
all sealing areas.
. Inspect sealing ring in throttle body and replace if neces-
sary.
Throttle position sensor (TPS),
testing and replacing
The throttle position sensor (arrow) is mounted on the side
of the primary throttle housing and is directly connected to
the throttle valve shaft. The ECM sends a voltage signal to
the potentiometer-type sensor and monitors the voltage that
comes back. Resistance decreases (voltage increases) as
the throttle opens.
NOTE-
Do not confuse the TPS on the primary throttle housing with
the throttle switch on the
ASC secondary throttle housing.
4 Check throttle position sensor function by disconnecting har-
ness connector and checking across terminals. If any faults
are found, replace throttle position sensor.
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor,
testing and replacing
Throttle position sensor (M62 engine)
The ECT sensor is located on the front of the engine in the
coolanVthermostat flange.The ECTsensor is a dual tempera-
ture sensor. One circuit provides coolant temperature infor-
mation to the ECM while the other circuit provides coolant
temperature information to the instrument cluster.
The ECM determines the correct ignition timing and
airlfuel
mixture required for the engine by monitoring an applied volt-
age
(5 vdc) to the sensor. The voltage drop across the sensor
Test
value
5 vdc (approx.)
4.0 kR(approx.)
Continuously variable
from
1.0 to 4.0 kR
without interruption
Test
conditions
Harness connector
disconnected, ignition on
Harness connector
disconnected,
ignition on
Throttle plate rotated from idle to
full throttle position Test Terminal
Term.
1 at
harness
connector and ground
Term.
1 and term. 3 at
sensor
Term.
1 and term. 2 at
sensor

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varies as the coolant temperature (sensor resistance) chang-
es.
NOTE-
The ECT sensor is an NTC (negative temperature coeff-
cient) type sensor. In other words, as the temperature rises,
resistance through the sensor decreases.
If the ETC sensor input is faulty or non-plausible, the MILis il-
luminated when OBD
II fault criteria are exceeded. The ECM
assumes a substitute value
(8OoC/176"F) to maintain engine
operation. The ignition timing is set to a
conservativelsafe ba-
sic setting.
4 Disconnect ECT sensor harness (A)
- Checlc ECT sensor resistance using a multimeter at sensor
terminals
3 and 4. Peel back protective boot (B) to ID termi-
nal numbers on connector housing.
/ ECT sensor resistance @l 2O" C (68°F) 2.2 - 2.7 kd
WARNING -
Due to risk of personal injug be sure the engine is cold be-
fore disconnecting ECT harness connector.
Sensor replacement: Disconnect ECT sensor harness (A).
- Unscrew ECT sensor from cylinder head and install new sen-
sor.
Use new copper sealing washers
when installing sensor.
Replace any lost coolant.
Tightening torque
ECT sensor to coolant flange 13 Nm (I0 it-lb)

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Intake air temperature
([AT) sensor,
testing and replacing
Disconnect harness connector from intake air temperature
sensor
(A) at air filter housing.
Turn ignition on. Using a digital voltmeter, check for
5 volts
between supply voltage wire in connector and ground.
If volt-
age is not present, test ECM
inputs/outputs as described lat-
er.
With harness connector disconnected, test resistance across
sensor terminals. If any faults are found, replace IAT sensor.
IAT test resistance
0 lV *lac (50" i-2°F) 7-1 1.6 k.0.
020' kl°C (68' 322°F) 2.1-2.9 it.0.
080" ?lac (176" i-2°F) 0.27-0.40 itn
Auxiliary throttle valve (ADS)
(M62 and M62 TU engine), replacing
ADS components 540i models with ASC and DSC are fitted with a motor-driv-
en auxiliary throttle valve and housing ahead of the standard Throttle position switch throttle housing. The ADS throttle valve controls engine throt-
tle intervention based on signals from the DME control mod-
ule if road conditions, such as slipping driven wheel, warrant
reduced engine power.
ADS throttle housing
Bowden cable NOTE-
Before replacing the ADS throttle housing, read DME fault
ADS lhroltle actualor codes.
- ADS throttle housing replacement:
Switch off ignition and disconnect electrical connector on
ADS throttle body.
Remove hose from idle control valve.
Loosen hose clamps and remove throttle housing air in-
take boot.
Disconnect cable from ADS throttle body.
- Unscrew 3 bolts and remove ADS throttle body.
Installation is reverse of removal.
- Adjust cable so that no free play is present.

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Fuel Injection Evaporative fuel system pressure leak
diagnosis, overview
(M5.2.1 only)
1998 540i models are equipped with an evaporative fuel sys-
tem pressure leak diagnosis system. The main component of
this system is the leak diagnosis pump (LDP). The function of
the LDP is to pressurize the fuel tank and the evaporative
emission system for the purpose of detecting
leaks. This sys-
tem is capable of detecting a leak as small as 0.5 mm.
The LDP, located in the left rear wheel housing, is a unitized
component that contains the following:
Vacuum chamber. Pneumatic pump chamber.
DME activated vacuum solenoid
Reed switch (provides switched voltage
feedback signal to
ECM).
The vacuum supply line is in the wiring harness from the en-
gine compartment and runs down the driver's side of the vehi-
cle.
The canister vent valve is integrated into the LDP, which is
electrically controlled by the ECM. The canister vent valve is
opened to provide fresh air entry into the fuel system only dur-
ing purge operation.
- Purge operation characteristics:
Off idle through full throttle: purge valve opened by pulse
width modulated (PWM) control of the ECM. PWM duty cy-
cle varies by engine operating conditions
(e.g. warm idle,
purge valve opened slightly; cold
idleldecel with engine
temp
< 67" C, purge valve always closed).

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:-- -i. Evaporative emissions
1.
control diagram (M5.2.1)
i 1
i I @ 1. ECM r.=.:-:, 2. Purge valve
3. Leak detection pump (LDP)
4. Liquid vapor separator
5. Purge canister
6. Filter
Bosch M5.2 ECM pin assignments
(M62 up to 911997)
Tabled. Bosch M5.2 ECM pin assignments
I' 1- 1. . . -
4 1 output / Cyl. 4 fuel injection valve I Cyl. 4 fuel injection valve (cycled ground)
Pin
1
2
3
i I
I
7 / output I Cyl. 6 fuel injection valve I Cyl. 6 fuel injection valve (cycled ground)
Type
output
output
output
I I ,
8 1 output I Malfunction indicator light (MIL) (USA only) I lliumlnated for exhaust gas related diagnostic trouble code
5
Component/function
Oxygen sensor heater signal
Idle speed control -closing winding
Cvl. 1 fuel iniection valve Note
DME heated oxygen sensor
1 splice
idle speed control valve (cycled ground)
Cvl. 1 fuel iniection valve lcvcled around)
6 1 ground I Fuel injection valve ground 1 Ground
output
9
Not
used
Not used
11
12
13
Cyl. 5 fuel injection valve
10 1 input I Electronic immobilizer (EWS) / Electronic immobilizer (EWS) control unit
input
Heated oxygen sensor signal Cyl.
5 fuel injection
valve (cycled ground)
output
input
input
16
Start signal Starter relay
NC compressor signal
Terminal
50 signal
Knock sensor signal
17 1 ground I Hot film mass air flow (MAF) sensor ground I Hot film mass air flow (MAF) sensor ground
output Heating and
A/C control module
Ignition switch
Knock sensor
Intake air temperature intake air temperature sensor (voltage value)

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Tabled. Bosch M5.2 ECM pin assignments
Note
Pin
21
20 I output / Crankshaft position sensor (speed and position) I Crankshaft positionlrpm sensor
23
I - I I 29 1 output I Idle speed control - opening winding I Idle speed control valve (cycled ground)
Type
22
1 output I Cvl. 6 ignition signal (primary signal) I Cyl. 6 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
output
25
26
27
28
Component/function
24 1 outout I Cvl. 7 iqnition siqnal (primary signal) I Cyl. 7 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
output
4 outbut I' I - I Cyl. 3
fuel injection valve I Cyl. 3 fuel injection valve (cycled ground)
Camshaft position
sensor (cylinder reference)
output input
output
oround
30
31
32
ground Hall effect camshaft position sensor
Cyl. 3 ignition signal (primary signal)
output
I
Cyl. 3 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
. - . .. . .
Cyl. 2 ignition signal (primary signal)
Terminal 30
Engine control module relay
Ground for electronics and sensor shield
output
output
outout
Remaining output stages ground
(not iclnition and fuel iniection valves) Cyl.
2 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
Fuse carrier, engine electronics
Engine control module relay
Ground splice ,
Cyl. 2 fuel injection valve
Oxygen sensor heater signal
Cyl. 5
fuel injection valve
Cvl. 8 fuel iniection valve
AIC comuressor relav sianal
Heated oxygen sensor I in front of catalytic converter,
Heated oxygen sensor
iI in front of catalytic converter
Cyl.
5 fuel injection valve (cycled ground)
Cvl. 8 fuel iniection valve (cycled ground)
. -
Not used Ground point
Cyl.
2 fuel injection valve (cycled ground)
Heatinq and AIC control module (ground - compressor OFF)
38 Not used
40 39
1 I Not used
I'
I . I
I' I -. I
46 1 ground I Heated oxygen sensor signal (voltage 0.1-1.0 V) I Oxygen sensors
41
1 inuut I Knock
sensor signal I Knock sensor
input
I
I I
Instrument cluster
I' I I 55 1 ground I Ignition ground I Ground point
Knock sensor signal
43
1 I Not used I
Fuel reserve signal
42
Throttle position sensor
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Knoclc sensor
input
45
1 outout I Hot film mass air flow sensor signal (0-5 V) I Hot film mass air flow sensor
Throttle position sensor signal
(0.4-4.2 V) 44
input
output
output
output
output
output
inout
I - I
Not used
Not used
Cyl. 1 ignition signal (primary signal)
Cyl. 5 ignition signal (primary signal)
Cyl. 4 ignition signal (primary signal)
Cyl. 8 ignition signal (primary signal)
Throttle position sensor
(c 5 V voltage supply)
Terminal 87
f> 10 V)
ignition switch
56
Cyl. 1 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
Cyi. 5 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
Cyi.
4ignition coil (RZV adapter)
Cyl. 8 ignition coil (RZV adapter)
Throttle position sensor
Fuse
F1
input Terminal 15 (> 10 V)