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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 875 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)13 PLUG CONNECTION, TERMINAL, FUSE BOX61 13... TREATING CABLES AND FIBER-OPTIC CABLES
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
61 13... Treating Cables And Fiber-Optic Cables
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Treating Cables And Fiber-Optic Cables
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Special tools required:
- 61 1 190
- 61 4 320
NOTE:
Special tools referred to in the repair instructions below are contained in the following special tool kits:
SPECIAL TOOL KITS REFERENCE
| Repair range for vehicle electrical system | SI 2 04 07 341 |
| Crimping set with tool for fiber-optic cables, Micro Power Quadlock (MPQ), Micro Quadlock System (MQS) contacts and universal crimping head | 61 4 320 |
| Insulation displacement tool for ribbon cable | 61 1 190 |
Subject of repair instructions
- Special tools for wiring harness repairs . See 61 13 SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS
- Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables . See 61 13 CUTTING TO LENGTH AND STRIPPING INSULATION FROM CABLES .
- Crimping stop parts (contacts) . See 61 13 CRIMPING STOP PARTS .
- Butt connector for repairing a plug connection . See 61 13 BUTT CONNECTOR FOR REPAIRING A PLUG CONNECTION .
- Fan connector for retrofitting/repairs . See 61 13 INSTALLING FAN CONNECTOR FOR RETROFITTING/REPAIRS .
- Cutting to length and stripping insulation from optical fibers . See 61 13... CUTTING OFF, STRIPPING INSULATION AND CUTTING OPTICAL FIBERS TO LENGTH .
- Crimping optical fibers . See 61 13... CRIMPING OPTICAL FIBERS .
- Insulation displacement connector for repairing ribbon cables . See 61 13... REPAIRING RIBBON CABLES .
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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.