Special Tools - Electrical Repair Kit
Group 04Tools and
Equipment
Bulletin Number
04 18 92 (3594)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
June 1992
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
New BMW Special Tool
Situation:
The sophistication of today's vehicle electronics has placed ever increasing demands on the vehicles' electronics and connections. All electronic connectors must be securely fastened.
Solution:
To help accomplish this, electrical connector kit # 4 has been developed. The latest style electrical connectors, as found on E31 and E36 models, can be repaired using kit # 4.
Special note:
This kit will not repair connectors on safety related systems such as anti-lock braking system or airbag.
The following pre-requisites were considered when designing electrical connector kit # 4.
CONTACT PARTS
^ Long-term reliability - tin and gold were used for contacts
^ Contacts must perform as specified between the temperatures of -40~F to 250~F
^ Low contact resistance
^ High current capacity
^ Positive contact connection
^ Connections can be easily connected and disconnected without damage
^ Problem free handling for the user
HOUSING PARTS
^ High insulation resistance
^ Improved strength
^ More compact and easier installation
^ Connections are coded through color and mechanical means
^ Waterproof performance in areas of high water content
^ Two stage locking - primary and secondary
^ Both housing assemblies lock
^ Housing terminal numbering through 7-digit part number
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR KIT # 4 CONTENTS
The components of kit # 4 are too numerous to mention, but are covered completely in instruction book # 3 that is included with each kit. The kit is housed in a sturdy leather case with plastic trays.
There is also room in kit # 4 for a supplement to kit # 3. This is not yet available, but will be announced via a Service Information when it is.
The kit includes 10 pre-manufactured wires (1 meter long) with connectors at both ends. These are used to fix problems in wiring harnesses.
Because there are many types of connectors, there are only a limited number of each piece included. Additional pieces may be purchased through the BMW Parts Department at a later date. Complete information will be forthcoming.
This kit will be sent out to all automotive dealers under the Automatic T Shipment Program. Additional pieces may be ordered through your PDC.