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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1987L7 (E23) L6-3430CC 3.4L SOHC (M30)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTION
1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)
Transmission Control Systems: Testing and Inspection
1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)SECTION Testing and Inspection
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Try the following check before doing the System Check.
Check Fuses if all the Transmission Range Display bulbs do not operate.
- Go to System Check for a guide to normal operation.
SYSTEM CHECK
- Use the System Check Table as a guide to normal operation.
- Refer to System Diagnosis for a list of symptoms and diagnostic steps.

- Refer to System Diagnosis when a result is not normal.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Do the tests listed for your symptom in the Symptom Table below.
- Tests follow the Symptom Table.

NOTE: The Transmission Control Unit is located behind the speaker cover in the left A pillar. This requires removing the speaker cover and the speaker connectors. Remove the Transmission Control Unit from A pillar. Then remove screw from the connector cover and slide off to facilitate measurements.
















NOTE: The highest voltage at full open position should be .22 volts less than the stabilized voltage. Adjust Throttle Position Sensor accordingly.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Try the following check before doing the System Check.
Check Fuses if all the Transmission Range Display bulbs do not operate.
- Go to System Check for a guide to normal operation.
SYSTEM CHECK
- Use the System Check Table as a guide to normal operation.
- Refer to System Diagnosis for a list of symptoms and diagnostic steps.
System Check Table:
- Refer to System Diagnosis when a result is not normal.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- Do the tests listed for your symptom in the Symptom Table below.
- Tests follow the Symptom Table.
Symptom Table:
NOTE: The Transmission Control Unit is located behind the speaker cover in the left A pillar. This requires removing the speaker cover and the speaker connectors. Remove the Transmission Control Unit from A pillar. Then remove screw from the connector cover and slide off to facilitate measurements.
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
G : Table 1:
G : Table 2:
H:
I:
J : Table 1:
J : Table 2:
K:
L:
L (cont'd):
M:
NOTE: The highest voltage at full open position should be .22 volts less than the stabilized voltage. Adjust Throttle Position Sensor accordingly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.