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1987 BMW 325es Body Electrical Wiring Diagram

Find body control module wiring, door lock circuits, interior lighting paths, and horn/alarm schematics.

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325es (E30) L6-2693cc 2.7L SOHC (M20)

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1987 BMW 325es A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low Idle

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1987 BMW 325es A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low Idle1987 BMW 325es Adapter For 20 Pin Diagnostic Connector (04 23 89 (1951))1987 BMW 325es Adapter For 20 Pin Diagnostic Connector (04 23 89 (1951))

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Codes Often Seen With This System

Use the code cluster when wiring faults overlap with check-engine or module-level diagnostics.

B1318: Battery Voltage Low →
U0140: Lost Communication with Body Control Module

Top Body Electrical Diagram Paths

1.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > System Diagram > Lighting > Trunk LightsGeneralOpen2.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Trunk LampGeneralOpen3.Electrical Diagrams > HornsLighting and HornsOpen4.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting > Trunk LightsLighting and HornsOpen5.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ProceduresLighting and HornsOpen6.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Continuity TestLighting and HornsOpen7.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Current Test Using AmmeterLighting and HornsOpen8.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using OhmmeterLighting and HornsOpen9.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using VoltmeterLighting and HornsOpen10.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage Drop TestLighting and HornsOpen11.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage TestLighting and HornsOpen12.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ToolsLighting and HornsOpen13.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 1 ALighting and HornsOpen14.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 2 BLighting and HornsOpen15.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 3 C-GLighting and HornsOpen16.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 4 H-MLighting and HornsOpen17.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 5 N-ZLighting and HornsOpen18.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Symbol Identification and Diagram InformationLighting and HornsOpen19.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Wire Color Code IdentificationLighting and HornsOpen20.Horn — Electrical DiagramsLighting and HornsOpen21.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ProceduresBody and FrameOpen22.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Continuity TestBody and FrameOpen23.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Current Test Using AmmeterBody and FrameOpen24.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using OhmmeterBody and FrameOpen25.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using VoltmeterBody and FrameOpen26.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage Drop TestBody and FrameOpen27.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage TestBody and FrameOpen28.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ToolsBody and FrameOpen29.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 1 ABody and FrameOpen30.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 2 BBody and FrameOpen31.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 3 C-GBody and FrameOpen32.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 4 H-MBody and FrameOpen33.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 5 N-ZBody and FrameOpen34.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Symbol Identification and Diagram InformationBody and FrameOpen35.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Wire Color Code IdentificationBody and FrameOpen36.Locks > Door Locks — Electrical DiagramsBody and FrameOpen37.Components > Location Index > Back Up Lights/HornGeneralOpen38.Components > Location Index > Central Locking SystemGeneralOpen39.Components > Location Index > Interior LightsGeneralOpen40.Components > Location Index > Lights: Park/ Side Marker/Tail/Rear Marker/ License/TrunkGeneralOpen41.Connector Views > Connector Views/Pin Assignments > Interior Light Timer ... Sunroof MotorGeneralOpen42.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Backup Lamp > ConvertibleGeneralOpen43.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Backup Lamp > HardtopGeneralOpen44.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Brake LampGeneralOpen45.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Courtesy Lamp > ConvertibleGeneralOpen46.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Courtesy Lamp > HardtopGeneralOpen47.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Fog/Driving Lamp > Part 1 of 2GeneralOpen48.Electrical Diagrams > Lighting and Horns > Fog/Driving Lamp > Part 2 of 2GeneralOpen

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1987 BMW 325es A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low IdleOEM Manual

A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low Idle — 1987 BMW 325es (E30) L6-2693cc 2.7L SOHC (M20) Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals: R...

1987 BMW 325es A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low IdleOEM Manual

A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low Idle — 1987 BMW 325es (E30) L6-2693cc 2.7L SOHC (M20) Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals: R...

1987 BMW 325es Adapter For 20 Pin Diagnostic Connector (04 23 89 (1951))OEM Manual

Adapter For 20 Pin Diagnostic Connector (04 23 89 (1951)) — 1987 BMW 325es Automatic, 4HP22EH Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals:...

1987 BMW 325es Adapter For 20 Pin Diagnostic Connector (04 23 89 (1951))OEM Manual

Adapter For 20 Pin Diagnostic Connector (04 23 89 (1951)) — 1987 BMW 325es Automatic, 4HP22H Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals:...

Likely Trouble Codes for This System

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B1318: Battery Voltage LowCode

Body/Electrical code commonly seen during body electrical diagnosis.

U0140: Lost Communication with Body Control ModuleCode

Network/Communication code commonly seen during body electrical diagnosis.

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