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Powertrain Management: Application and ID





1968 - 1969




1970 - 1979




1980 - 1987


Footnotes:


X - Equipped

- Not Equipped

1 - Timed at No. 1 cylinder, front of engine, w/distributor vacuum hose disconnected & plugged. Align ball on flywheel w/pointer.

2 - DI (Distributor Ignition).

3 - 2002 models.

4 - Thermal Reactor.

5 - One O2S.

6 - Type, TWC; number of catalytic converters, 1.

7 - O2S maintenance reminder.

8 - 6 to 14 degrees BTDC at 700 RPM. Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

9 - 4 to 12 degrees BTDC at 700 RPM. Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

10 - 320 models.

11 - 318i models.

12 - 13 degrees BTDC at 750 to 850 RPM. Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

13 - TDC @ 750 to 850 RPM. Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

14 - Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

15 - 1 degree BTDC 840 to 920 RPM. Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

16 - E32 engine.

17 - S38, M5 & M6 series performance engines.

18 - 11 degrees BTDC at 850 RPM. Electronically controlled, no adjustment.

19 - Back-pressure EGR.

20 - Conventional EGR.

21 - Electronically controlled EGR.

22 - Type, TWC; number of catalytic converters, 2.

23 - On models which experience a surge condition, a service modification can be performed. For additional information, refer to Technical Service Bulletins.

24 - On models which experience rough idle, a service modification can be performed. For additional information, refer to Technical Service Bulletins.

25 - On models which experience engine run-on or rough idle, a service modification can be performed. For additional information, refer to Technical Service Bulletins.

26 - On models which experience rough engine idle & possible fault code 10, a service modification can be performed. For additional information, refer to Technical Service Bulletins.

27 - For additional information on exhaust emission testing for models equipped w/ZF-4 automatic transmission, refer to Technical Service Bulletins.

28 - On models which experience engine run-on or rough idle, a service modification can be performed. For additional information, refer to Technical Service Bulletins.

29 - On models which experience dieseling & possible rough idle, a service modification can be performed.

30 - On models which experience long crank times, a service modification can be performed.

31 - Bosch L-Jetronic.

32 - DME.

33 - VP-20.

34 - O2S/Ignition Control Unit.

35 - DI/Electronic Breakerless.

36 - EI/Direct Ignition System.

37 - Dynamic injection pump timing,

38 - 5 degrees BTDC @ idle; 3.5 - 6.5 degrees BTDC @ 1500 RPM.

39 - On certain 325, 325e & 325es models, modification to Motronic control unit may be required.

40 - On certain 750iL models, installation of revised fuel pump relay may be required.

41 - On certain 75OiL models, DME relay may energize at different times.

42 - On certain 750iL models, distributor rotor adapter replacement may be required.

43 - On certain 318 models, installation of revised fuel fuel injectors may be required.

44 - On certain 318 California models, replacement of catalytic converter may be required.

45 - On certain 325, 528e, 533,633 & 733 models, improper operation of idle control unit may occur.

46 - On certain 320i models, inspection of exhaust pipe to catalytic converter connection for cracks may be required.

47 - Pump type.