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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHORNSGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR (E88)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
General Electrical System - Repair (E88)
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION General Electrical System - Repair (E88)
- Safety And General Information
- 61 00... Safety Instructions For Handling Vehicle Battery
- Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 00... Diagnosis for Condition Based Service
- 61 00... Notes On Handling Optical Fibers
- 61 00... Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- 61 00... Program / encode the control unit(s)
- 61 00... Repairing Airbag Cables
- 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables
- Wiring Harness
- Auxiliary Cables
- 61 12... General Information On Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
- 61 12 002 Replacing Battery Positive Lead
- 61 12 004 Replacing Battery Positive Lead (From Luggage Compartment Connector To Engine Bulkhead Connector)
- 61 12 013 Replacing Battery Negative Lead
- 61 12 200 Replacing Wiring Harness In Left Or Right Front Door
- Plug Connections, Terminals, Power Distribution Box
- 61 13... Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems
- Notes
- 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... In-Line Plugs, 6-Pin, 8-Pin, System MQS
- 61 13... Installing Fan Connector For Retrofitting/Repairs
- 61 13... Plug Housing, LCC Contact (Load Current Contact)
- 61 13... Socket Housing (Radio Plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket Housing 42-Pin, 43-Pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket Housings, 2x21-Pin, 2x27-Pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power
- 61 13... DME Master Relay Connector
- 61 13... Base Of Tab Connector Housings
- 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 Fibers
- 61 13... Crimping Stop Parts
- 61 13... Cutting Off, Stripping Insulation And Cutting Optical Fibers To Length
- 61 13... Cutting To Length And Stripping Insulation From Cables
- 61 13... Relay Carrier
- 61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing OBD-II Socket
- 61 13... Removing And Installing/Replacing Fiber-Optic Cable Connector
- 61 13... Repairing Airbag Leads (Build Date/Version Affected 04/2008 To 07/2008)
- 61 13... Repairing Ribbon Cables
- 61 13... Retaining bracket
- 61 13... Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs
- 61 13... Treating Cables And Fiber-Optic Cables
- 61 13... Unlocking And Disconnecting Different Plug Connections
- 61 13 050 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuse Box In Passenger Compartment (Built After 03/2007)
- 61 13... Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems
- Distribution Box, Power Support Points
- Battery
- 12 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery
- 61 20... Threshold Values For Battery Inspection Of All Battery (Telephone Except For Telephone Battery)
- 61 20... AGM Battery
- 61 20... Battery Charging
- 61 20... Battery Open-Circuit Current Test
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting And Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- 61 20 908 Performing Battery "Power Reset" (For Programming/Coding Control Unit(s))
- Battery/Vapor Separator
- Switch
- 61 31... Overview Of Switches
- 61 31 006 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fixture For Steering Column Stalk
- 61 31 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Volute Spring Cassette
- 61 31 023 Removing And Installing/Replacing Start/Stop Switch
- 61 31 037 Removing And Installing/Replacing Light Control Unit
- 61 31 038 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Switch For Passenger Airbag Deactivation
- 61 31 043 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Roof Switch Center
- 61 31 052 Removing And Installing (Or Replacing Version Without CCC) Center Console Switch Cluster (After 03/2007)
- 61 31 054 Removing And Installing (Or Replacing Version With CCC) Center Console Switch Cluster (After 03/2007)
- 61 31 079 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Hazard Warning Flashers/Central Locking
- 61 31 083 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Unlocking Rear Lid
- 61 31 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Longitudinal Seat Adjustment
- 61 31 101 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Backrest Width Adjustment
- 61 31 113 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Shift Paddles For Automatic Transmission
- 61 31 115 Replacing (Removing And Installing) Rocker Switch For Side Window Operation (Front)
- 61 31 118 Replacing Front Passenger Power Window Switch
- 61 31 133 Removing And Installing/Replacing AV Connection Socket
- 61 31 134 Removing And Installing/Replacing USB/Audio Interface Connecting Socket
- 61 31 192 Replacing Button For Controller (until 09/2008)
- 61 31 195 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Controller (Until 9/08)
- 61 31 195 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Controller (From 9/08)
- 61 31 204 Replacing Switch Combination For Seat Adjustment
- 61 31 208 Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Front Lumbar Support
- 61 31 229 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Switches On Sport Steering Wheel
- 61 31 241 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bonnet/Hood Contact Switch
- 61 31 255 Replacing Switch For Door Mirror
- 61 31 270 Replacing Switch For Reversing Light
- 61 31 299 Removing And Installing/Replacing Clutch Switch Module
- 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 31 996 Carrying Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment
- Horn
- Insert Holder For Cigarette Lighter
- Control Units, Modules
- 61 35... Notes On ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge)
- 61 35... Overview of control units
- 61 35 001 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Trailer Module
- 61 35 015 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Car Access System
- 61 35 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit/Module For Left Or Right Seat Adjustment
- 61 35 095 Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Unit/Module For Seat Heating
- 61 35 107 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Junction Box Electronics
- 61 35 115 Removing And Installing/Replacing Footwell Module
- 61 35 147 Removing And Installing/Replacing Convertible Top Module
- 61 35 177 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Rain/Light Sensor
- 61 35 502 Replacing Trailer Module (09/2006-03/2009)
- 61 35 679 Initializing Rain/Light (Solar) Sensor
- 61 35 950 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Control Unit For Comfort Access System
- 61 35 953 Removing And Installing/Replacing Interior Antenna For Comfort Access System (Front)
- 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
- 61 35 975 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bumper Antenna For Comfort Access System
- Vehicle Programming And Coding
- Windshield Wipers
- 61 61 270 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Bracket For Windshield Wiper System Complete With Motor
- 61 61... Adjusting Left Or Right Windshield Wiper
- 61 61... Overview Of Windshield Wiper And Washer System
- 61 61 010 Checking/Adjusting Contact Angle Of Windshield Wiper Arms On Windshield
- 61 61 041 Replacing Both Windshield Wiper Blades
- 61 61 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Windshield Wiper Arms
- Headlight Washer System
- 61 67 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Washer Pump Of Headlight Washer System
- 61 67 045 Removing And Installing/Replacing Spray Nozzles For Left Or Right Headlight Cleaning System
- 61 67 075 Removing And Installing/Replacing Spray Nozzles (Nozzle Heads) Of Headlight Washer System On Left Or Right (M/Aerodynamic Kit)
- 61 67 120 Removing And Installing/Replacing High-Pressure Nozzle (Housing) Of Headlight Washer System (M/Aerodynamic Kit) On Left
- 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:
- 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.