Ground, Power & Input/Output Circuits

2011 BMW 335i 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Ground, Power & Input/Output Circuits
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Testing information is not available from manufacturer. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article to identify DME/Motronic control unit ground circuits, power circuits and input/output circuits. See Fig 1-Fig 4 . See DME PCM CONTROL UNIT LOCATIONΒ  table.

Fig 1: Identifying PCM 88-Pin Connector (E36/7)
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