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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011535XI GTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETUNE-UPENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR
2011 BMW 535xi GT
Engine Electrical System - Repair
2011 BMW 535xi GTSECTION Engine Electrical System - Repair
- General Procedures And Safety Information
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 61 00... Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery
- 61 20... Battery replacement information
- 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection
- 61 13... Notes for opening contacts and locks of different plug contact systems
- 12 00... Instructions for connecting and disconnecting test units
- 12 00... Instructions for removal and replacement of control units
- 12 00... Instructions for working on the ignition system
- 12 00... Instructions on component testing
- 12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)
- 12 00 Removing and installing/replacing ignition coil cover (N55)
- Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs
- Ignition Coil
- Electronic Switching Or Control Units
- 12 14 700 Coding control module (DME/DDE)
- 12 14 705 Programming control unit (DME/DDE)
- 12 14 600 Removing/replacing knock sensors (N55)
- 12 14 611 Removing/replacing left knock sensors (N63)
- 12 14 610 Removing/replacing right knock sensors (N63)
- 12 14 611 Removing/replacing the left knock sensors (N63, B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 610 Removing/replacing the right knock sensors (N63, B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 555 Replace the control unit (DME) for cylinders 1-4 (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 556 Replace the control unit (DME) for cylinders 5-8 (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) (N55)
- 12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME) (N63)
- 12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N63)
- 12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse sensor (N55)
- 12 14 512 Replacing pulse generator on left exhaust camshaft (N63)
- 12 14 522 Replacing pulse generator on left inlet camshaft (N63)
- 12 14 513 Replacing pulse generator on right exhaust camshaft (N63)
- 12 14 526 Replacing pulse generator on right inlet camshaft (N63)
- 12 14 524 Replacing pulse sensor on exhaust camshaft (N55)
- 12 14 523 Replacing pulse sensor on intake camshaft (N55)
- 12 14 512 Replacing pulse sensor on left exhaust camshaft (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 522 Replacing pulse sensor on left exhaust camshaft (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 513 Replacing pulse sensor on right exhaust camshaft (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 526 Replacing pulse sensor on right intake camshaft (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- 12 14 650 Replacing suction pressure sensor on intake plenum (N55)
- 12 14 521 Replacing the pulse sensor on the crankshaft (N63 B40/B44 O 1)
- Alternator With Drive And Mounting
- Controller
- Starter With Mounting
- Starter Lead
- Engine Wiring Loom
- 12 51 304 Removing and installing/replacing engine wiring harness section, Valvetronic servomotor cylinder 1-4 (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 305 Removing and installing/replacing engine wiring harness section, Valvetronic servomotor cylinder 5-8 (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 300 Removing and installing/replacing engine wiring harness section, ignition module cylinder 1-4 (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 301 Removing and installing/replacing engine wiring harness section, ignition module cylinder 5-8 (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 302 Removing and installing/replacing engine wiring harness section, sensor system module cylinder 1-4 (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 303 Removing and installing/replacing engine wiring harness section, sensor system module cylinder 5-8 (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 306 Removing and installing/replacing supply module wiring harness section (N63 B40/44 O 1)
- 12 51 001 Replacing wiring harness section for engine (N55)
- 12 51 001 Replacing wiring harness section for engine (N63)
- 12 51 100 Replacing wiring harness section for ignition and injectors (N55)
- 12 51 100 Replacing wiring harness section for ignition and injectors (N63)
- Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature/Oil Gauge
- 12 61 285 Removing and installing/renewing oil level sensor for engine oil (N55)
- 12 61 285 Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1)
- 12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N55)
- 12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1)
- Switches And Relays
- Control Unit Box
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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.