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Structure and inner electrical connection

The shift-position sensor and the two pressure sensors are supplied with current by the VDM control unit (initial current 0.35 ampere, maximum 2.5 ampere). The pressure control valves are activated by the VDM control unit with a pulse-width-modulated signal (5% to 95%). The direction valve as well as the safety valve are either energized or de-energised (activated or not activated).

Fig 1: Rear Axle Pressure Control Valve - Circuit Diagram
G09873103Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Shift position sensor
2 Pressure sensor, front axle
3 Pressure sensor, rear axle
4 Front axle pressure control valve
5 Rear axle pressure control valve
6 Directional control valve
7 Safety valve
PIN REFERENCE

Item Explanation
Terminal 31E Terminal 31, electronics earth (ground)
PWM1 Activation of pressure control valve for front axle (pulse-width modulated)
PWM2 Activation of pressure control valve for rear axle (pulse-width modulated)
SI G1 Shift-position sensor signal
SI G2 Pressure sensor signal, front axle
SI G3 Pressure sensor signal, rear axle
SI G4 Activation signal for direction valve
SI G5 Activation signal for safety valve
5 V Voltage supply
  • Pressure sensor, front axle
  • Pressure sensor, rear axle
  • Shift position sensor


The suction throttle valve is connected by means of a 2-pin plug connection.

The suction throttle valve is a solenoid valve. The VDM control unit supplies the suction throttle valve with current (approx. 0.85 Ampere).

Fig 1: Suction Throttle Valve - Circuit Diagram
G09873108Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Suction throttle valve
PIN REFERENCE

Item Explanation
12 V Voltage supply for suction throttle valve
Terminal 31E Terminal 31, electronics earth (ground) for suction throttle valve


The reed contact has the effect of a switch. If the reed contact is activated, ground is switched through to the VDM control unit.

Fig 1: Reed Contact Oil-Level Switch - Circuit Diagram
G09873111Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Reed contact in the oil-level switch
PIN REFERENCE

Item Explanation
SI G Reed contact signal