DME-Me 7.2 Engine Management System
DME - ME 7.2 is the next generation of engine management systems for current and future powertrain control. ME 7.2 replaces M5.2.1 for all 8 cylinder engine applications. The "ME" designation identifies the system as M = Motronic, E = EML.
- Manufactured by Bosch to BMW specifications
- 134 pin SKE (standard shell construction) control module located in E box
- New diagnostic communication protocol (KWP2000)
- Uses break-out box set (P/N 90 88 6 121 300)
- Integral EML throttle control system
- monitors an interior installed PWG
- actuates an electric throttle valve (EDK)
- Integral Cruise control functionality
- monitors cruise control requests
- monitors brake pedal and clutch switches
- carries out throttle control directly via EDK
- Carries out DSC III torque reduction requests.
- VANOS control
- Integrated altitude sensor
- Integrated temp sensor for monitoring E box temperatures
- Control of E-box fan
- One touch engine start control
- Oxygen Sensor heating
- Engine overrev & Max speed limitation
- Active Hall sensor for camshaft position monitoring
- Single speed secondary air injection system
- Electrically heated coolant system thermostat (same function as previous M62 engine)
- Longlife spark plugs
- IHKA Auxiliary Fan control
This training manual only covers new or modified input signal components and output control functions. The balance of the ME 7.2 system functions are as per previous engine management systems. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRONICS and OBD II training course material for detailed functional descriptions.