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1988 BMW 325 Headlight Wiring Diagram

Find headlight circuit schematics, high/low beam relay paths, DRL wiring, and ground points for lighting diagnosis.

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

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1988 BMW 325 1988 Model Year Information And Specifications (00 03 87 (2074))

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Likely Trouble Codes for This System

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P0563: System Voltage HighCode

Electrical code commonly seen during headlight diagnosis.

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