Inspection Procedure

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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BATTERY)

Disconnect the E46 ECM connector.

Fig 1: Identifying E46 ECM Connector Terminals

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Measure the voltage.

Standard voltage

STANDARD VOLTAGE

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
PI (E46-18) - Body ground	Ignition switch ON	11 to 14 V

Reconnect the ECM connector.

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG: Go to Next Step

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)

Disconnect the E46 ECM connector.

Fig 2: Identifying E46 ECM Connector Terminals
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Disconnect the combination meter E14 connector.

Measure the resistance.

Standard resistance

STANDARD RESISTANCE

Tester Connection	Specified Condition
E14-4 - PI (E46-18)	Below 1Ω
E14-4 - Body ground	10 kΩ or higher

Reconnect the combination meter connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM)

OK: Go to Next Step

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - BATTERY)

Disconnect the E13 combination meter connector.

Fig 3: Identifying E13 Combination Meter Connector Terminals

Measure the voltage.

Standard voltage

STANDARD VOLTAGE

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
E13-2 - Body ground	Ignition switch ON	11 to 14 V

Reconnect the combination meter connector.

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER BATTERY)

OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY