12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) (N55)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL UNITS .

Replacement:

Carry out programming/encoding
If no data can be read out from the previous control unit, carry out injection quantity compensation (description at end of instructions).

IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read out the fault memory with the BMW diagnosis system and to create a fault memory printout.

Switch off ignition.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 12 14 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit (N55) Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 12 14 1AZ .

Remove control unit from intake plenum.

Installation note:

Renew gasket between intake plenum and control unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Screws

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Injection quantity compensation:

If the DME control unit has been replaced, it will also be necessary to carry out adjustment of the injectors!

Injection quantity compensation is carried out with the aid of so-called adjustment values.

The adjustment value is printed with three digits - depending on the version - on the injector body.

If necessary, remove EMC panel.

The adjustment values must be stored in the new control unit!

Fig 3: Identifying Injector Adjustment Value

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If injector quantity compensation is not carried out, the engine may run roughly or fail to start.

Read off the adjustment values and enter according to the installation location (cylinder) of the injectors:

Fig 4: Identifying Injector Quantity Compensation

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Connect BMW diagnosis system
Identify vehicle
Select "Function selection"
Select "Service functions"
Select "Engine electronics"
Select "Adjustment function"
Select "Adjust injectors"
Select "Test plan"
The adjustment value must be entered for each cylinder.

NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.