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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULEDIAGRAMSDIAGRAM INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONSSIGNAL GLOSSARYSIGNAL NAMES WITH K
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Signal Names With K
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Signal Names With K
K_BUS Signal, K bus
K_CAN_SH Body, CAN-bus system, high
K_CAN_SL Body, CAN-bus system, low
K-BUS K bus
KFN Signal, coolant level
KHNFL- Signal, headphones, left -
KHNFL+ Signal, headphones, left +
KHNFR- Signal, headphones, right -
KHNFR+ Signal, headphones, right +
KHV+BF Signal, head-restraint adjustment, passenger
KHV+FA Signal, motor, head restraint position
KHV-BF Signal, motor, head restraint position
KHV-FA Signal, motor, head restraint position
KHVHMBF Signal, Hall sensor, head restraint position
KHVHMFA Signal, Hall sensor, head restraint position
KHVHSBF Signal, Hall sensor, head restraint position
KHVHSFA Signal, Hall sensor, head restraint position
KL30 Supply, terminal 30
Term.30 Supply, terminal 30
KL31 Ground
Term.31 Ground
KL87 Signal, relay output
Term.87 Signal, relay output
KLK+BF Fan motors, passenger seat cushion
KLK+FA Fan motors, driver's seat cushion
KLK-BF Fan motors, passenger seat cushion
KLK-FA Fan motors, driver's seat cushion
KLKSBF Signal, motor, passenger seat cushion
KLKSFA Signal, motor, driver's seat cushion
KLL+BF Fan motors, passenger seat back
KLL+FA Fan motors, driver's seat back
KLL-BF Fan motors, passenger seat backs
KLL-FA Fan motors, driver's seat backs
KLLSBF Signal, motor, passenger seat back
KLLSFA Signal, motor, driver's seat back
KNIEVL- Generator, knee airbag, front left, negative
KNIEVL+ Generator, knee airbag, front left, positive
KNIEVR- Generator, knee airbag, front right, negative
KNIEVR+ Generator, knee airbag, front right, positive
KO_ON Signal, compressor on
KO_RELAI Signal, compressor relay
KOMPR Magnetic clutch, A/C compressor
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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.