Safety Warning
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.
Terminating Resistors
The installation locations are listed below for the purposes of measuring the terminating resistor values.
- > R56
- F CAN
- Vehicles with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
1 resistor is in the DSC control unit
1 resistor is in the DSC sensor (under the front-passenger seat)
- Vehicles with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- PT-CAN
- 1 resistor is in the SZL control unit in the version with steering angle sensor (SZL: steering column switch cluster)
1 resistor is in the EPS control unit (EPS: electro-mechanical power steering)
- 1 resistor is in the SZL control unit in the version with steering angle sensor (SZL: steering column switch cluster)
- F CAN
- > E60, E61, E63, E64
- F CAN
- Vehicles with AS
(Active Steering)
1 resistor is in the cumulative steering-angle sensor in the steering box.
1 resistor is in the DSC sensor (under the front passenger seat).
- Vehicles without AS
(Active Steering)
1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: Dynamic Stability Control
1 resistor is in the DSC sensor 2 (under the front-passenger seat; DSC sensor 1 is under the driver's seat).
- Vehicles with AS
(Active Steering)
- PT-CAN
- 1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: dynamic stability control)
- 1 resistor is in the SGM control unit (safety and gateway module)
From 09/2005, this resistor is in the KGM control unit (body-gateway module)
- F CAN
- > E65, E66
- PT-CAN
- 1 resistor is in the wiring harness at the front on the right spring strut dome.
This resistor can be disconnected from the PT-CAN.
- 1 resistor is in the wiring harness under the back seat.
This resistor cannot be disconnected.
- 1 resistor is in the wiring harness at the front on the right spring strut dome.
- PT-CAN
- > E70
- F CAN
- 1 resistor is in the SZL control unit (SZL: steering column switch cluster)
- 1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: Dynamic Stability Control)
- FlexRay
If the vehicle is equipped with option 2VA "Adaptive Drive", the 4 damper satellites are connected to the VDM control unit via the FlexRay data bus.
This option (special equipment) comprises 2 systems: Vertical dynamics management (VDM) and active roll stabilization (ARS: sales designation "Dynamic Drive").
A damper satellite is fitted to each shock absorber.
- Vehicles with "Adaptive Drive"
1 resistor in each damper satellite of the vertical dynamic management system (VDM)
- Vehicles with "Adaptive Drive"
- PT-CAN
- 1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: Dynamic Stability Control)
- 1 resistor is in the EMF control unit (EMF: electromagnetic parking brake)
- F CAN
- > E81, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93
- F CAN
Different terminating resistors are used depending on the motorization:
- Vehicles with engine N4... (basic variant and High equipment)
1 resistor is in the SZL control unit (SZL: steering column switch cluster)
- Vehicles with engine M47, M57, N5... (basic variant and High equipment)
1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: Dynamic Stability Control)
1 resistor is in the SZL control unit (SZL: steering column switch cluster)
- Vehicles with engine N4... (basic variant and High equipment)
- PT-CAN
Different terminating resistors are used depending on the motorization:
- Vehicles with engine N4... (basic variant and High equipment)
1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: Dynamic Stability Control)
1 resistor is in the JBE control unit (JBE: junction box electronics)
- Vehicles with engine M47, M57, N5... (basic variant and High equipment)
1 resistor is in the DSC control unit (DSC: Dynamic Stability Control)
1 resistor is in the EKP control unit (EKP: controlled fuel pump)
- Vehicles with engine N4... (basic variant and High equipment)
- F CAN
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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.