BMW 7 Series: Ignition Coil
NOTES ON CHECKING IGNITION SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
- Fault in fuel injection system
- Spark plug faults
- Ignition coil faults
- Further fault patterns with evaluation
- Additional fault notes for troubleshooting
Oscillograms
- Normal oscillogram
- Oscillograms of ignition coils from different manufacturers
Check
- Secondary signal for stationary ignition distribution
REPLACING IGNITION COILS (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
- Check stored error/fault messages.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove left and right INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
IMPORTANT: Ignition coils must not be fouled by fuel.
The resistance of the silicone material is reduced significantly by contact with
fuel, which may cause the ignition coil to fail!
Unlock plug catch (1) on ignition coil (2) and disconnect plug.
Pull ignition coil (2) up and out.
This procedure is applicable to all ignition coils.
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Fig. 18: Pulling Ignition Coil
Installation:
Check that rubber seal of ignition coil (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 19: Installing Rubber Seal Of Ignition Coil
Installation:
Push plug (1) with plug catch (2) open onto ignition coil.
Carefully close plug catch (2) in direction of arrow.
The plug catch must snap into place without great effort.
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Fig. 20: Pushing Plug With Plug Catch Onto Ignition Coil
NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.
READ NEXT:
Switch off ignition.
Connect MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Switch on ignition.
Select "Coding" program.
For subsequent procedure, follow instructions in MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Carry out adjustment of
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE: Follow instructions for removing and installing CONTROL UNITS !
Necessary preliminary work
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Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu item "Spring table" after the
vehicle identification number has been entered and the relevant option
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Seal connections and lines immediately after removal with seali