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Date
14.jul.2022

Pin assignment

Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave

Signal Condition
description pin setting form
ABS control module 82 Ignition ON 0V
ABS control module 83 Ignition ON 0V
ABS/traction control Output signal
47 Ignition ON 0V
module - if fitted
ABS/traction control Output signal
47 Engine idling 35 Hz
module - if fitted
ABS/traction control Output signal
47 3000 rpm 146 Hz
module - if fitted
ABS/traction control
62 Ignition ON 0V
module - if fitted
ABS/traction control
82
module - if fitted
ABS/traction control
83
module - if fitted
ECM
AC compressor clutch
48 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
relay
earth
ECM
AC compressor clutch Engine idling - AC
48 switched 11-14 V
relay compressor OFF
earth
ECM
AC compressor clutch Engine idling - AC
48 switched 0-1 V
relay compressor ON
earth
AC control module - if
64 Input signal Ignition ON 0V
fitted

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave
Signal Condition
description pin setting form
AC control module - if Engine idling - AC
64 Input signal 0V
fitted OFF
AC control module - if Engine idling - AC
64 Input signal 11-14 V
fitted ON
AC refrigerant
pressure switch - if 65 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
fitted
AC refrigerant Engine idling - AC
pressure switch - if 65 Input signal ON - AC 11-14 V
fitted compressor OFF
AC refrigerant Engine idling - AC
pressure switch - if 65 Input signal ON - AC 0-1 V
fitted compressor ON
AC relay - if fitted 64 Input signal Ignition ON 0V
Engine idling - AC
AC relay - if fitted 64 Input signal 0V
OFF
Engine idling - AC
AC relay - if fitted 64 Input signal 11-14 V
ON
Alarm system control
66 Input signal
module
Battery 26 Input signal Ignition OFF 11-14 V
Camshaft position
7 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
(CMP) actuator
Camshaft position Engine idling - full
7 Input signal 0-1 V
(CMP) actuator throttle briefly
Camshaft position
17 Input signal Ignition ON 5V
(CMP) sensor
Camshaft position
17 Input signal Engine idling 2 V/50 ms
(CMP) sensor
Crankshaft position
16 Input signal Ignition ON 0V
(CKP) sensor
Crankshaft position
16 Input signal Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
(CKP) sensor
Crankshaft position ECM earth
43 Ignition ON 0V
(CKP) sensor circuit
Data link connector Output signal
47 Ignition ON 0V
(DLC)
Data link connector Output signal
47 Engine idling 35 Hz
(DLC)
Data link connector Output signal
47 3000 rpm 146 Hz
(DLC)
Data link connector
60 Ignition ON 0V
(DLC)

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave
Signal Condition
description pin setting form
Data link connector
87 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
(DLC)
Data link connector Input/output
88 Ignition ON 0V
(DLC) signal
Earth 6 Ignition ON 0 V
Earth 15 Ignition ON 0 V
Earth 28 Ignition ON 0 V
Earth 34 Ignition ON 0 V
Earth 55 Ignition ON 0 V
ECM
Engine control relay 27 switched Ignition OFF 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Engine control relay 27 switched Ignition ON 0-1 V
earth
ECM
Engine control relay 27 switched Engine cranking 0-1 V
earth
Engine control relay 54 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
Engine control relay -
81 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
MT - some models
Engine coolant
ECM earth
temperature (ECT) 44 Ignition ON 0V
circuit
sensor
Engine coolant
Ignition ON - 10°C
temperature (ECT) 78 Input signal 4V
sensor
Engine coolant
Ignition ON - 80°C
temperature (ECT) 78 Input signal 1V
sensor
Evaporative emission ECM
(EVAP) canister purge 36 switched Ignition ON 0-1 V
valve earth
Evaporative emission ECM
Engine hot - valve
(EVAP) canister purge 36 switched 10 V/20 ms
operating
valve earth
ECM
Fuel pump relay 1 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Fuel pump relay 1 switched Engine idling 0-1 V
earth
Heated oxygen sensor Engine idling - 0,1-1,0 V
13 Input signal 0,2 V/1 sec.
(HO2S) engine hot fluctuating

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave
Signal Condition
description pin setting form
Heated oxygen sensor ECM earth
40 Ignition ON 0V
(HO2S) circuit
ECM
Idle air control (IAC)
2 switched Ignition ON 5V
valve
earth
ECM
Idle air control (IAC)
2 switched Engine idling 70% 5 V/5 ms
valve
earth
ECM
Idle air control (IAC) 5-7,5 V
29 switched Ignition ON
valve fluctuating
earth
ECM
Idle air control (IAC)
29 switched Engine idling 26% 5 V/5 ms
valve
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
50 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
1
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
50 switched Engine cranking 9V
1
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
50 switched Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
1
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
51 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
2
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
51 switched Engine cranking 9V
2
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
51 switched Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
2
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
52 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
3
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
52 switched Engine cranking 9V
3
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
52 switched Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
3
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
23 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
4
earth

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave
Signal Condition
description pin setting form
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
23 switched Engine cranking 9V
4
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
23 switched Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
4
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
25 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
5
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
25 switched Engine cranking 9V
5
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
25 switched Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
5
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
24 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
6
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
24 switched Engine cranking 9V
6
earth
ECM
Ignition coil - cylinder
24 switched Engine idling 5 V/2 ms
6
earth
Ignition coil - shield ECM earth
45 Ignition ON 0V
wire circuit
Ignition switch 56 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
ECM
Injector 1 33 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Engine idling -
Injector 1 33 switched 3,4 ms 10 V/2 ms
engine hot
earth
ECM
Injector 2 32 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Engine idling -
Injector 2 32 switched 3,4 ms 10 V/2 ms
engine hot
earth
ECM
Injector 3 31 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave
Signal Condition
description pin setting form
ECM
Engine idling -
Injector 3 31 switched 3,4 ms 10 V/2 ms
engine hot
earth
ECM
Injector 4 5 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Engine idling -
Injector 4 5 switched 3,4 ms 10 V/2 ms
engine hot
earth
ECM
Injector 5 3 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Engine idling -
Injector 5 3 switched 3,4 ms 10 V/2 ms
engine hot
earth
ECM
Injector 6 4 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
earth
ECM
Engine idling -
Injector 6 4 switched 3,4 ms 10 V/2 ms
engine hot
earth
Instrument panel 42 Input signal Ignition ON 11-14 V
Output signal
Instrument panel 46 Ignition ON 11-14 V
Output signal
Instrument panel 47 Ignition ON 0V

Output signal
Instrument panel 47 Engine idling 35 Hz
Output signal
Instrument panel 47 3000 rpm 146 Hz

Intake air temperature ECM earth

44 Ignition ON 0V
(IAT) sensor circuit

Intake air temperature Ignition ON - 10°C

77 Input signal 4V
(IAT) sensor
Knock sensor (KS) 1 -
70 Input signal Ignition ON 0,5 V
cylinders 1 & 2
Knock sensor (KS) 1 - Engine idling -
70 Input signal 50 mV/1 ms
cylinders 1 & 2 accelerate briefly
Knock sensor (KS) 2 -
69 Input signal Ignition ON 0,5 V
cylinders 3 & 4
Knock sensor (KS) 2 - Engine idling -
69 Input signal 50 mV/1 ms
cylinders 3 & 4 accelerate briefly

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Component/circuit ECM Typical value Oscilloscope Wave
Signal Condition
description pin setting form
Knock sensor (KS) - ECM earth
71 Ignition ON 0V
shield wire circuit
Mass air flow (MAF) ECM earth
14 Ignition ON 0V
sensor circuit
Mass air flow (MAF)
41 Input signal Ignition ON 1,0-2,0 V
sensor
Mass air flow (MAF)
41 Input signal Engine idling 0,75 V
sensor
Mass air flow (MAF)
41 Input signal 3000 rpm 1,7 V
sensor
Mass air flow (MAF) Engine idling - full
41 Input signal 3,8 V
sensor throttle briefly
ECM
Oxygen sensor heater
38 switched Ignition ON 11-14 V
relay
earth
ECM
Oxygen sensor heater
38 switched Engine idling 11-14 V
relay
earth
Output signal
Spare cable 8
Throttle position (TP) ECM earth
44 Ignition ON 0V
sensor circuit
Throttle position (TP) Output signal
59 Ignition ON 5V
sensor
Throttle position (TP) Ignition ON -
73 Input signal 0-1 V
sensor throttle closed
Throttle position (TP) Ignition ON -
73 Input signal 4,5 V
sensor throttle fully open
Traction control
57 Input signal
module
Transmission control
57 Input signal
module (TCM) - AT
Transmission control Output signal
11
module (TCM) - AT
Transmission control Output signal
47 Ignition ON 0V
module (TCM) - AT
Transmission control Output signal
47 Engine idling 35 Hz
module (TCM) - AT
Transmission control Output signal
47 3000 rpm 146 Hz
module (TCM) - AT
Transmission shift
81 Input signal
position switch - AT
Trip computer 66 Input signal

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Wiring harness side

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Vehicle data:
Registration/licens Model: BMW 3-series (E36) [91-01] Engine code: 20 6S 2 (M50)
Model year:

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