LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2009 >> 550i Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Testing & Diagnosis >> Self Diagnosis - Theory & Operation (N62) >> 1.15 Comprehensive Component Monitoring >> 1.15.11 Diagnosis of the throttle valve's control unit >> Notes

1.15.11 Diagnosis of the throttle valve's control unit: Notes

The purpose of the function is to control the throttle actuator and to diagnose faults in the control loop. The position of the throttle valve is determined by a digital controller (DLR) which sends a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal, along with a flag that indicates the direction of rotation, to the throttle valve's power stage.

Fig 1: Throttle Control Unit's Diagnostic Function Diagram
G06466952Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.