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Testing For Correct Computer II Coding Plug (65 07 87 (1446))

Publication date: 1988-05-01
Reference number: 65 07 87 (1446)

TESTING FOR CORRECT COMPUTER II CODING PLUG

TESTING FOR CORRECT COMPUTER II CODING PLUG

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 65 07 87 (1446)

CODING PLUG/ON-BOARD COMPUTER II

Model(s): 1984-85 BMW 318i

1984-88 BMW 325e

1985-87 BMW 735i, 528e, 535i, 635CSi

1985-89 BMW 528e, 535i, 635CSi

1987-89 BMW 325i, M3, M5, M6

Group: 65 - Radio and Special Equipment

Bulletin No.: 65 07 87 (1446)

Date: May, 1988

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 65 07 87 (1446) dated August, 1987.

SITUATION

Fig 1: INCORRECT DISPLAY
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Compare the display to the "On-Board Computer II Coding Plug Table" shown below.

If the customer complains about an inaccurate range display reading check the reserve capacity calibration as follows:

  1. The low fuel level warning light on the fuel gauge must be illuminated (drain fuel from tank or pull level sensor from tank).
  2. Press the 1000 and 1 buttons at the same time.
  3. Compare the reading in the display to amount listed under reserve capacity for the appropriate model in the "On-Board Computer II Coding Plug Table"
  4. If the display is incorrect, remove the plastic plug located next to the 1000 button and adjust the reading by turning the potentiometer with a small screwdriver.
NOTE: This procedure must always be performed after replacing an OBC II module.
ON-BOARD COMPUTER II CODING PLUG

Vehicle Fuel Tank Capacity Reserve Capacity Display Part Number Remarks
318i 55 L 6 L 3-3 TYP 65 81 1 376 027 -------
325e (84-87) 55 L 6 L 3-8 TYP 65 81 1 373 691 -------
325e (88-on) 65 L 6 L 4-4 TYP 65 81 1 385 939 1.1 Motronic
325i (87) 55 L 6 L 3-1.2 TYP 65 81 1 381 793 -------
325i (88-on) 65 L 6 L 4-6 TYP 65 81 1 381 941 -------
M3 55 L 6 L 3-1.1 TYP 65 81 1 381 792 -------
528e (85-87) 63 L 4.5 L 5-8 TYP 65 81 1 375 814 -------
528e (88-on) 63 L 4.5 L 5-1.3 TYP 65 81 1 385 031 1.1 Motronic
535i 63 L 4.5 L 5-6 TYP 65 81 1 375 826 E28
M5 63 L 4.5 L 6-4 TYP 65 81 1 375 208 -------
635CSi & L6 (85-87) 63 L 4.5 L 6-2 TYP 65 81 1 375 021 -------
625CSi (88-on) 63 L 4.5 L 6-6 TYP 65 81 1 385 942 1.1 Motronic
M6 63 L 4.5 L 6-6 TYP 65 81 1 376 208 -------
735i & L7 (85-87) 85 L 8.5 L 7-4 TYP 65 81 1 375 823 E28