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1988 BMW L6 Body Electrical Wiring Diagram

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

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L6 (E24) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)

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1988 BMW L6 Central Locking System - Failure

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1988 BMW L6 26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624))1988 BMW L6 26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624))1988 BMW L6 26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624))

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Codes Often Seen With This System

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

Top Body Electrical Diagram Paths

1.Components > Location Index > Horn / Heated Door LockGeneralOpen2.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ProceduresLighting and HornsOpen3.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Continuity TestLighting and HornsOpen4.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Current Test Using AmmeterLighting and HornsOpen5.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using OhmmeterLighting and HornsOpen6.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using VoltmeterLighting and HornsOpen7.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage Drop TestLighting and HornsOpen8.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage TestLighting and HornsOpen9.Horn — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ToolsLighting and HornsOpen10.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 1 ALighting and HornsOpen11.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 2 BLighting and HornsOpen12.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 3 C-GLighting and HornsOpen13.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 4 H-MLighting and HornsOpen14.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 5 N-ZLighting and HornsOpen15.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Symbol Identification and Diagram InformationLighting and HornsOpen16.Horn — Diagram Information and Instructions > Wire Color Code IdentificationLighting and HornsOpen17.Horn — Electrical DiagramsLighting and HornsOpen18.Locks — Electrical Diagrams > Central LockingBody and FrameOpen19.Locks — Electrical Diagrams > Heated Door LocksBody and FrameOpen20.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ProceduresBody and FrameOpen21.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Continuity TestBody and FrameOpen22.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Current Test Using AmmeterBody and FrameOpen23.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using OhmmeterBody and FrameOpen24.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Short Test Using VoltmeterBody and FrameOpen25.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage Drop TestBody and FrameOpen26.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting Tests > Voltage TestBody and FrameOpen27.Locks > Door Locks — Diagnostic Aids > Troubleshooting ToolsBody and FrameOpen28.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 1 ABody and FrameOpen29.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 2 BBody and FrameOpen30.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 3 C-GBody and FrameOpen31.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 4 H-MBody and FrameOpen32.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Component ID (General List) > Part 5 N-ZBody and FrameOpen33.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Symbol Identification and Diagram InformationBody and FrameOpen34.Locks > Door Locks — Diagram Information and Instructions > Wire Color Code IdentificationBody and FrameOpen35.Locks > Door Locks — Electrical DiagramsBody and FrameOpen36.Components > Location Index > Central LockingGeneralOpen37.Components > Location Index > Interior LightsGeneralOpen38.Components > Location Index > Lights: Rear Marker / License / TrunkGeneralOpen39.Connector Views > E24 > Central Locking Control UnitGeneralOpen40.Connector Views > E24 > Fog Lights / Interior Lights Switch (C2)GeneralOpen41.Connector Views > E24 > Interior Light Timer ControlGeneralOpen42.Electrical Diagrams > HornGeneralOpen43.Electrical Diagrams > Locks > Door Locks > Door Lock HeaterGeneralOpen44.Electrical Diagrams > Locks > Door Locks > System DiagramGeneralOpen45.Electrical Diagrams > Locks > Power Locks > Power Door Lock ActuatorGeneralOpen46.Electrical Diagrams > Locks > Power Locks > Power Door Lock Control ModuleGeneralOpen47.Electrical Diagrams > Locks > System Diagram > Central LockingGeneralOpen48.Electrical Diagrams > Locks > System Diagram > Heated Door LocksGeneralOpen

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1988 BMW L6 Central Locking System - FailureOEM Manual

Central Locking System - Failure — 1988 BMW 325 (E30) L6-2693cc 2.7L SOHC (M20) Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals: Repair Knowle...

1988 BMW L6 26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624))OEM Manual

26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624)) — 1988 BMW 735i Standard Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals: Repair Knowle...

1988 BMW L6 26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624))OEM Manual

26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624)) — 1988 BMW 735iL Automatic Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals: Repair Know...

1988 BMW L6 26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624))OEM Manual

26 Pin Universal Adapter Cable Leads (04 12 88 (1624)) — 1988 BMW 735iL Standard Service Manual ~ LEMON Manuals LEMON Manuals: Repair Knowl...

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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