The Car Information Computer (CIC) is incorporates many innovations and new
features. The system has been
introduced to the US market on the 1 Series and the 3 Series from September of
2008 producti
Fig. 2: CIC System Block Diagram
CIC SYSTEM EXPLANATION CHART
Central information display (CID)
Car Information Computer (CIC)
User interface (BO)
Application software
Hardware
Fig. 3: Bus Ov
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 1-4:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air co
Components of the Central Locking System
Footwell Module
The footwell module is installed at the left-hand A-pillar. It evaluates the
status of the door contacts and reads in
the Hall sensor signals of the lock barrel in the driver's door and transfers
the information via the K-CAN2 to
the junctio