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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SEE MORE:
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is
necessary after
installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ.
Release screw (2) and remove integral link
Fig. 15: Identifying Power Module System Components
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition for the this system is integrated into the ULF Control
Module and utilizes the same voice
commands as those used with the TEMIC Voice Recognition Module used with the
CPT8000 phone system.
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