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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1993740IL (E32/2) V8-3982CC 4.0L DOHC (M60)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWDIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIESSYSTEMATIC TROUBLESHOOTINGWIRE TESTINGPOTENTIOMETER TESTING USING OSCILLOSCOPE
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)
Potentiometer Testing Using Oscilloscope
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Potentiometer Testing Using Oscilloscope
Image Legend:
1 D+, blue
2 FREQ OFF (-), black
3 FREQ OFF (+), blue
4 Terminal 1, black
5 Oscillogram for correct signal passage
6 Oscillogram for disturbed signal passage
Potentiometer Test Using Oscilloscope:
Measuring instrument: BMW SERVICE TESTER
Test leads: FREQ OFF (+), blue; FREQ OFF (-), black; Terminal 1, black; D+, blue
The test is similar to the wire test using the oscilloscope, in this case, however, the measurement is read oft at the wiper pick-off.
Test Procedure:
Connect universal test lead and leads for frequency measurement to the BMW SERVICE TESTER.
Connect the blue D+ lead to the wiper of the potentiometer to be tested. Connect the black FREQ OFF - lead to the one end, the black terminal 1 and blue FREQ OFF + lead to the other end.
Select *M* for multimeter, "22" for oscilloscope, "13" for frequency output. Apply any frequency and press acknowledgement button twice.
To conduct the test, move the potentiometer through its entire measuring range.
If the potentiometer is faulty, the square-wave signal will be interrupted irregularly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.