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Functional networking

The overview of functions shows the operating networks of the control units involved in the processes.

Fig 1: Overview Of Functional Networking On Control Units
G09871195Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Diagram of Hall-effect sensors and microswitches does not portray individual installation positions.

Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)
2 Car access system (CAS)
3 Micro switch 'cowl panel reached'
4 Hall effect sensor 'roof package set up'
5 Button for operation
6 Front fuse and relay module
7 Junction Box Electronics (JBE)
8 Drive for hardtop locking
9 Hall sensor 'roof package stored'
10 Hall effect sensor right "Roof package stored" (additional hall effect sensor left "Roof package stored" not shown)
11 Micro-switch 'right-hand interlocking ring buckle closed'
12 Micro switch 'cowl panel unlocked'
13 Hall sensor 'roof shells partially opened'
14 Hall sensor 'roof shells partially closed'
15 Hall sensor 'right-hand interlocking ring buckle opened'
16 Hall sensor for luggage compartment partition
17 Right luggage compartment light
18 Luggage compartment lock, right
19 Rear lid button
20 Electric motor for rear lid lock
21 Electric motor for Automatic Soft Close feature, right
22 Diversity aerial
23 Power distribution box, rear
24 Hydraulic unit
25 Convertible-top module (CTM)
26 Drive unit for Automatic Soft Close feature, left
27 Luggage compartment lock, left
28 Left luggage compartment light
29 Hall sensor 'rear module opened'
30 Hall sensor rear module almost closed
31 Micro switch 'cowl panel locked'
32 Micro-switch 'left-hand interlocking ring buckle closed'