Structure and inner electrical connection

2011 BMW 535i GTSECTION Structure and inner electrical connection

The HUD control unit is connected via an 8-pin plug connection to the vehicle electrical system and the K-CAN.

The LVDS data line is used to transmit the image information from the instrument panel to the HUD control unit.

The HUD control unit is supplied with terminal 30B via the front power distribution box in the junction box.

Fig 1: HUD Control Unit - Circuit Diagram
G09872597Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 HUD control unit
2 Projection light source

Pin assignments 

The graphic above shows only the supply and bus connection. The current pin assignment is recorded on the wiring diagrams in the ISTA diagnosis system (Integrated Service Technical Application). Click on the component code in the wiring diagram to activate the "Installation location" and "Pin assignment" tabs.

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