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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009M3 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR - E90
2009 BMW M3 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT
General Electrical System - Repair - E90
2009 BMW M3 4D Sedan, Automatic DCTSECTION General Electrical System - Repair - E90
- Safety And General Information
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 20... Battery replacement information
- 61 00... Diagnosis for Condition Based Service
- 61 12... General information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibres
- 61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
- 12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)
- 61 20 908 Performing battery "power reset" (for programming/coding control unit(s))
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables
- 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
- 61 00. Version with AFS (Active Front Steering): setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)
- Wiring Harness
- Auxiliary Cable
- 61 12... General information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- 61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead
- 61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector)
- 61 12 004 Replacing battery positive lead (from luggage compartment connector to engine bulkhead connector)
- 61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door
- 61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door
- 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
- Plug Connection, Terminal, Fuse Box
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- Notes
- 6113... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact)
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 24- pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 30- pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 6-, 8- pin, System MQS
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12-pin, System D2.5
- 61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power
- 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)
- 61 13... Crimping annular contacts
- 61 13... Crimping optical fibres
- 61 13... Crimping stop parts
- 61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length
- 61 13... Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables
- 61 13... Fuse holder
- 61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs
- 61 13... Main relay connector for DME
- 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibres
- 61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
- 61 13... Relay carrier
- 61 13 050 Removing and installing or replacing fuse box in passenger compartment (built after 03/2007)
- 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket
- 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 61 13... Repairing airbag leads (build date/version affected 04/2008 to 07/2008)
- 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables
- 61 13... Socket of tab connector housings
- 61 13... Special tools for wiring harness repairs
- 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables
- 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- Distribution Box, Power Support Points
- Battery
- 61 20... AGM battery
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 20... Battery charge
- 61 20... Battery open-circuit current test
- 61 20... Battery replacement information
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
- 61 12... General information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- 12 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery
- 12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)
- 61 20 908 Performing battery "power reset" (for programming/coding control unit(s))
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
- 61 20 005 Testing battery with battery tester
- 61 20... Threshold values for battery inspection of all battery (telephone except for telephone battery)
- 61 20 503 Vehicle battery - closed-circuit current monitoring
- 61 00 Version with AFS (Active Front Steering): setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)
- Battery Vapor Separator
- Switches, Horn, Small Devices
- 61 42... Removing and installing/replacing DC/DC converter
- 61 30 020 Removing and installing/replacing switch block (M3)
- 61 31 996 Carrying out steering angle sensor adjustment
- 61 31... Overview of switches
- 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 09/2008)
- 6Foto1 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation
- 61 31 122 Removing and installing/replacing tow hitch switch
- 61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch cluster
- 61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket
- 61 31 194 Removing and installing/replacing Drivelogic button (M3)
- 61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch
- 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket
- 61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel
- 61 31 054 Removing and installing/replacing center console control panel (with CCC/ASK, CIC)
- 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (without CCC/ASK)
- 61 31 299 Removing and installing/replacing clutch switch module
- 61 31 006 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk
- 61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch (twin clutch transmission)
- 61 31 131 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for transmission (twin clutch transmission) (M3)
- 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit
- 61 31... Removing and installing/replacing parking lock from series status 09/2008
- 61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing right hood/bonnet contact switch (M3)
- 61 31 008 Removing and installing/replacing steering-column switch cluster
- 61 31 101 Removing and installing/replacing switch for backrest width adjustment
- 61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking
- 61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for lumbar support
- 61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking rear lid
- 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette
- 61 31 009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL)
- 61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch
- 61 31 382 Replacing coolant level switch
- 61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windscreen washer system
- 61 31 115 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (front)
- 61 31 116 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (rear)
- 61 31 204 Replacing switch combination for seat adjustment
- 61 31 255 Replacing switch for door mirror
- 61 31 270 Replacing switch for reversing light
- Horn
- Control Units, Modules
- 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor
- 61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)
- 61 35... Overview of control units
- 84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub
- 61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System
- 61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system
- 61 35 080 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right seat adjustment (front seat)
- 84 21 542 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (High)
- 61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor
- 61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing Junction Box electronics
- 61 42... Removing and installing/replacing DC/DC converter
- 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for Comfort Access System
- 61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module
- 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system
- 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear)
- 61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing rear luggage compartment antenna for comfort access system
- 64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor
- 61 35 502 Replacing the trailer module (09/2006 - 03/2009)
- 61 00... Vehicle programming and encoding
- Relay
- Windscreen Wipers
- 61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper
- 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen
- 61 61... Overview of windscreen wiper and washer system
- 61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windscreen wiper arms
- 61 61 270 Removing and installing/replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor
- 61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades
- Headlight Washer System
- 61 61... Overview of windscreen wiper and washer system
- 61 67 083 Removing and installing/replacing left or right high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system
- 61 67 083 Removing and installing/replacing high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system on left or right (M3)
- 61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight washer system
- Window Washer System
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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.