battery BMW 545i 2003 E60 N62B44 Engine Workshop Manual

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• Activation/deactivation of the alternator.
• Informing the alternator regulator of the nominal voltage value to be set.
• Controlling the alternator's response to load.
• Diagnosing the data line between the alternator and the ECM.
• Storing alternator fault codes.
• Activating the charge indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
The connection with the ECM makes it possible to equalize the alternator load torque for
nearly all operating conditions. This supports the engine idling speed control and the bat-
tery load balance. In addition, the ECM receives information from the Power Module about
the battery's calculated temperature and charge status. This means that alternator output
can be adapted precisely to the temperature and load status of the battery which increas-
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The charge indicator display strategy has not changed in comparison with the alternators
currently in use. Regulating the alternator output is particularly important when activating
Valvetronic operating motors.
A temperature protection function is implemented in the voltage regulator. If the alternator
overheats, the alternator voltage is reduced until an appropriate temperature has been
reached.
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The alternator regulator voltage is influenced by the ECM - BSD interface. The bat-
tery charge voltage can therefore be up to 15.5 V, depending on the battery temperature.
If a battery charge voltage of up to 15.5 V is measured, the regulator is not faulty. A high
charge voltage indicates a low battery temperature.
Air Conditioning Compressor
The “clutch free” A/C compressor is manufac-
tured by Denso. It functions continuously with
the engine running. The compressor is a 7-
cylinder swash plate type. The displacement
can be reduced to less than 3% when air con-
ditioning is not requested (no refrigerant is sup-
plied to the refrigerant circuit).
There is an internal compressor refrigerant cir-
cuit to maintain lubrication. The IHKA electron-
ics regulate the compressor output via an
external control valve (1).
Starter Motor
The starter motor is located on the right-hand
side of the engine below the exhaust manifold,
and is a compact planetary drive starter with a
1.8 kW output.
1. Starter motor with heat protective cover.
Power Steering Pump
The power steering pump is a tandem radial piston pump on vehicles equipped with
Dynamic Drive. A single vane pump is installed on vehicles without the Dynamic Drive.
Further information about the power steering pump can be found in the Chassis Dynamics
section.
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