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ALLDATA Repair

2011 BMW 528i Sedan (F10) L6-3.0L (N52T)

Vehicle > Powertrain Management > Diagrams > Electrical (OE)

A46

Installation location
Brief description of the component (1/2)
Pin assignment

Digital Engine Electronics (DME) and Digital Engine Electronics 2 (DME2)

The DME control unit is installed in an electronics box (E-box) in the engine compartment. The high computer
performance needed by the engine control system means that the DME control unit heats up. The power loss of the
control unit as well as heating up from the engine compartment mean that high temperatures occur in the electronics
box. As control units can only be operated in a limited temperature range, cooling is required.

The cooling concept depends on the engine fitted:

6-cylinder spark ignition engine (e.g. N52TU with MSV90 or N53, N54 with MSD87)

The DME control unit is air-cooled. The air in the electronics box is drawn in through a separate E-box fan.

8-cylinder spark-ignition engine (e.g. N63 with MSD85)

The DME control unit is liquid-cooled. The DME control unit is connected to the cooling circuit.

12-cylinder spark-ignition engine (e.g. N74 with MSD87)

Due to the high computer performance, this engine has 2 DME control units (DME master control unit and DME
slave control unit).

The 2 DME control units are liquid-cooled.

Functional description

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The Digital Engine Electronics (DME) is the computing and switching centre of the engine control system. Sensors on
the engine and vehicle deliver the input signals. The signals for activation of the actuators are calculated from the
input signals and the setpoint values determined in the DME control unit by means of a calculation model as well as
the stored characteristic maps. The DME control unit activates the actuators directly or via relays.

The Car Access System (CAS) wakes up the control unit via the wake-up line (terminal 15 wake-up line).

The after-run starts after terminal 15 OFF. The adaptation values are stored during the after-run. The DME control unit
sends a bus signal to signal that it is ready to assume the sleep mode. When all the control units involved have
indicated they are ready to assume the sleep mode, the central gateway module (ZGM) issues a bus signal and the
control units terminate communication 5 seconds later.

There are 2 sensors on the printed circuit board in the DME control unit: a temperature sensor and an ambient
pressure sensor. The temperature sensor provides thermal monitoring of the components in the DME control unit. The
ambient pressure is required for calculation of the mixture composition.

12-cylinder spark-ignition engine (also N63TU)

One DME control unit is used for each bank of cylinders. Both control units are identical in design and have the same
programming status. However, the two control units are divided into a DME master controller and a DME slave control
unit using pin coding (DME and DME2 control unit). Communication between the control units takes place across the
FlexRay.

The master control unit (cylinder bank 1-6) receives the input signals from the sensor system on the engine, whereby
only one of these is present (e.g. accelerator pedal module, oil condition sensor, engine-oil pressure switch, coolant-
temperature sensor on the cooler outlet). The DME master control unit forwards these input signals across the
FlexRay to the DME slave control unit. All other input signals are transferred directly to the control unit responsible for
each cylinder bank. The signal from the crankshaft sensor is transmitted simultaneously to both control units.

Output signals that refer not only to one cylinder bank (e.g. electric fuel pump or exhaust flap) are sent by the master
control unit to the corresponding actuators.

Whereas both control units read and process the messages from the FlexRay, only the master control unit enters into
active communication with other control units, e.g. with the EGS control unit (EGS stands for “Electronic Gearbox
Control”).

If the DME2 control unit (DME slave control unit) fails, emergency operation of the engine via the DME control unit is
possible.

If the DME control unit (DME master control unit) fails, emergency operation of the engine is not possible.

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Index Explanation

DME control unit (air-cooled),

1
shown: MSD87

2 Connector chamber, eight-pin

3 Connector chamber, 59-pin

4 Connector chamber, 40-pin

5 Connector chamber, 54-pin

6 Connector chamber, 20-pin

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Index Explanation

DME control unit (liquid-cooled),

1
shown: MSD85

2 Connection to cooling circuit

3 Connector chamber, eight-pin

4 Connector chamber, 59-pin

5 Connector chamber, 40-pin

6 Connector chamber, 54-pin

7 Connector chamber, 20-pin

8 Connection to cooling circuit

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Index Explanation

DME control unit (air-cooled),

1
shown: MSV90

2 Connector chamber, 12-pin

3 Connector chamber, 58-pin

4 Connector chamber, 48-pin

5 Connector chamber, 24-pin

6 Connector chamber, 58-pin

7 Connector chamber, 11-pin

Structure and inner electrical connection

DME control unit for 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder spark-ignition engines (not N63TU)

The DME control unit is connected to the vehicle electrical system.

The DME control unit is a bus user on the FlexRay, PT-CAN, PT-CAN2, LIN bus and body bus.

The DME control unit is connected to the intelligent battery sensor and the active air-flap control via the LIN bus.

The DME control unit is connected to the alternator and oil condition sensor via the bit-serial data interface (BSD). On
the 6-cylinder spark ignition engine, the electric coolant pump is also connected to the bit-serial data interface.

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The body bus is used to transmit the enable signal for the engine start from the DME to the CAS (Car Access System).

The DME control unit is supplied with terminal 30B via the rear power distribution box. Terminal 30B is activated by
the CAS.

Index Explanation

1 Digital engine electronics

Temperature sensor for ambient

2
temperature

3 Ambient pressure sensor

DME control unit for 12-cylinder spark-ignition engine (DME master control unit and DME slave control unit)

Each DME control unit is connected to the vehicle electrical system by means of a plug connection with 5 connector
chambers.

The DME control unit (master control unit) is a bus user on the FlexRay, PT-CAN, PT-CAN2, LIN bus and K-Bus.

The DME2 control unit (DME slave control unit) is a bus user on the FlexRay, PT-CAN and K-Bus.

The DME control unit is connected to the intelligent battery sensor via the LIN bus.

The DME control unit and DME2 control unit are supplied with terminal 30B via the rear distribution box. Terminal 30B
is activated by the CAS.

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Index Explanation

Digital Engine Electronics (DME

1
master control unit)

Temperature sensor for ambient

2
temperature

3 Ambient pressure sensor

Digital Engine Electronics 2 (DME

4
slave control unit)

Pin assignments

The graphics above show only the supply and bus connection. The current pin assignment can be found on the BMW
ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) diagnosis system among the wiring diagrams. Click on the
component code in the wiring diagram to activate the "Installation location" and "Pin assignment" tabs.

Nominal values
Observe the following setpoint values for the control unit:

Size Value

Supply voltage 9 to 16 V

Maximum heating of the connector contact 125 deg C

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Temperature range -40 to 85 deg C

Diagnosis instructions

Failure of the component

If the communication to the DME control unit fails, run the standard checks (global procedure). If there is an internal
control unit fault, the following behaviour is to be expected:

Fault entry in the DME control unit

The warning and indicator light lights up in the instrument panel

Check Control message in the instrument panel

We can assume no liability for printing errors or inaccuracies in this document and reserve the right to introduce
technical modifications at any time.

Digital engine electronics

The engine is equipped with the DME8 engine control from Bosch. The DME control unit is mounted in the engine
compartment.

Notice!

For the first time, the hardware can be used both for the Digital Motor Electronics and for the Digital Diesel
Electronics.

New contacts, the so-called Nano MQS, are being used in the control unit. This means that new adapter
cables are necessary for the diagnosis.

The DME control unit supplies sensors and actuators directly with electrical power.

The 6 plug connections between the wiring harness and DME are watertight when their plugs are connected.

Description of operation
The Digital Engine Electronics (DME) is the computing and switching center of the engine control system. Sensors on
the engine and vehicle provide the input signals. The signals for activation of the actuators are calculated from the
input signals and the setpoint values determined in the DME control unit by means of a calculation model as well as
the stored characteristic maps. The DME control unit activates the actuators directly or via relays.

The DME control unit is woken up by the Body Domain Controller (BDC) via the wake-up line (terminal 15 wake-up).

The vehicle conditions Park/Residing/Driving are stipulated by the Body Domain Controller (BDC). The coastdown
begins when the condition changes to Park. The adaptation values are stored during the coastdown. The DME control
unit sends a bus signal to signal that it is ready to assume the sleep mode. If all involved control units have signaled
their readiness to "go to sleep", the BDC control unit outputs a bus signal and the control units end their
communications.
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There are 2 sensors on the PCB in the DME control unit: A temperature sensor and an ambient pressure sensor. The
temperature sensor provides thermal monitoring of the components in the DME control unit. The ambient pressure is
required for calculation of the mixture composition.

Index Explanation

1 Engine control unit

2 Degassing unit

Module 6, 24-pin (ignition

3
and fuel injection)

Module 5, 32-pin
4 (integrated power supply
module)

Module 4, 32-pin
5 (Valvetronic or preheating
control)

6 Module 3 (sensor system 2)

7 Module 2 (sensor system)

8 Module 1 (wiring harness)

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9 Cooling System

Structure and inner electrical connection

The DME control unit is a bus user on the FlexRay, PT-CAN, PT-CAN2 and K-CAN5 (hybrid vehicles).

5 of the 6 plug connections have contacts with Nano MQS

These contacts have the following advantages:

- Lower space requirement

- Low mass

- High resistance to vibrations

Index Explanation

Digital Motor Electronics

1 (DME) or Digital Motor
Electronics 2 (DME2)

Temperature sensor for

2
ambient temperature

3 Ambient pressure sensor

Pin assignments

The graphics above show only the supply and bus connection. The current pin assignment is recorded on the wiring
diagrams in the ISTA diagnostic system (Integrated Service Technical Application). Click on the rough sign in the

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wiring diagram to activate the "Installation location" and "Pin assignment" lugs.

Specification data
Please observe the following setpoint values for the engine control unit:

Parameter Value

Supply voltage 9 to 16 V

Maximum heating of the connector contact 125 deg C

Temperature range -40°C to 110 °C

Diagnosis instructions

Failure of the component

If the communication to the DME control unit fails, run the standard checks (global procedure). If there is an internal
control unit fault, the following behavior is to be expected:

Fault entry in the DME control unit

The warning and indicator light lights up in the dashboard

Check Control message in the dashboard

Only carry out programming with a battery charger connected

During programming, the vehicle voltage must not fall below 13 Volts. In general, always connect a charger. Do not
connect and disconnect the charger during programming! Use only chargers which have been tested and approved.

We can assume no liability for printing errors or inaccuracies in this document and reserve the right to introduce
technical modifications at any time.

Connector overview

Number X-pin, color Description

A212*1B 48-pin, black Component connector Digital Motor Electronics

X60002 58-pin, black Component connector Digital Motor Electronics

X60003 58-pin, black Component connector Digital Motor Electronics
X60004 11-pin, black Component connector Digital Motor Electronics

X60005 12-pin, black Component connector Digital Motor Electronics

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Number X-pin, color Description

X60006 24-pin, black Component connector Digital Motor Electronics

Pin assignment on connector A212*1B

Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

Activation Diagnostic module for tank
1 A Diagnostic module for tank leaks
leaks

Activation Diagnostic module for tank

2 A Diagnostic module for tank leaks
leaks
Activation Diagnostic module for tank
3 A Diagnostic module for tank leaks
leaks

4 -- not used
5 E Power supply, terminal 15 Car Access System

6 A Supply, hall effect sensor Accelerator pedal module

7 E Hall effect sensor signal Accelerator pedal module

8 M Ground, hall effect sensor Accelerator pedal module

9 -- not used

10 -- not used
11 -- not used

12 -- not used

13 E/A LIN bus signal Bus connection

Activation Electric changeover valve
14 A Electric changeover valve exhaust flap
exhaust flap

15 -- not used
16 -- not used

17 A Activation Electric fan cutoff relay Electric fan cutoff relay

18 A Activation Electric fan Electric fan

19 -- not used

20 A Engine RPM signal Diagnostic socket

21 E Wake-up signal, terminal 15 Car Access System

22 -- not used

23 -- not used

24 -- not used
25 E/A CAS sub-bus Car Access System

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Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

26 -- not used

27 -- not used

28 -- not used
29 -- not used

30 -- not used

31 -- not used
32 -- not used

33 -- not used

34 -- not used
35 -- not used

36 A Engine start signal Car Access System

37 E Power supply, terminal 30 Junction box

38 A Supply, hall effect sensor Accelerator pedal module

39 E Hall effect sensor signal Accelerator pedal module

40 M Ground, hall effect sensor Accelerator pedal module

41 -- not used

42 E/A FlexRay bus signal Integrated Chassis Management

43 E/A FlexRay bus signal Integrated Chassis Management

44 -- not used

45 E/A PT-CAN bus signal PT-CAN2 bus connection

46 E/A PT-CAN bus signal PT-CAN2 bus connection

47 E/A PT-CAN bus signal PT-CAN bus connection

48 E/A PT-CAN bus signal PT-CAN bus connection

Pin assignment on connector X60002

Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

1 -- not used
2 -- not used

3 -- not used
4 -- not used

5 A Supply Fuel vent valve Fuel vent valve

6 -- not used

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Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

7 -- not used

8 -- not used
9 -- not used

10 -- not used

11 -- not used
12 -- not used

13 -- not used

14 -- not used
15 -- not used

16 -- not used

17 E Signal Electromotive throttle actuator Electromotive throttle actuator

18 E Signal Electromotive throttle actuator Electromotive throttle actuator

19 -- not used

20 A Supply DISA servomotor 1 DISA servomotor 1

21 A Supply DISA servomotor 2 DISA servomotor 2

22 A Supply Crankshaft sensor Crankshaft sensor

23 A Supply Hot film air mass meter Hot film air mass meter
24 E Signal, temperature sensor Hot film air mass meter

25 -- not used

26 -- not used
Supply Intake manifold pressure
27 A Intake manifold pressure sensor
sensor

28 -- not used
29 -- not used

30 -- not used

31 A Supply Electromotive throttle actuator Electromotive throttle actuator

32 M GND Electromotive throttle actuator Electromotive throttle actuator

33 -- not used

34 M GND DISA servomotor 1 DISA servomotor 1

35 M GND DISA servomotor 2 DISA servomotor 2

36 M GND Crankshaft sensor Crankshaft sensor

37 M GND Hot film air mass meter Hot film air mass meter
38 E Signal Knock sensor Knock sensor

39 E Signal Knock sensor Knock sensor

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Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

40 -- not used

41 M GND Intake manifold pressure sensor Intake manifold pressure sensor

42 E/A BSD bus signal Alternator

43 -- not used

44 -- not used

Activation Electromotive throttle

45 A Electromotive throttle actuator
actuator

Activation Electromotive throttle

46 A Electromotive throttle actuator
actuator

47 A Activation Fuel vent valve Fuel vent valve

48 A Activation DISA servomotor 1 DISA servomotor 1

49 A Activation DISA servomotor 2 DISA servomotor 2

50 E Signal Crankshaft sensor Crankshaft sensor

51 E Signal Hot film air mass meter Hot film air mass meter

52 E Signal Knock sensor Knock sensor

53 E Signal Knock sensor Knock sensor

54 -- not used

Signal Intake manifold pressure

55 E Intake manifold pressure sensor
sensor
56 -- not used

57 -- not used

58 -- not used

Pin assignment on connector X60003

Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

Signal Oxygen sensor before catalytic

1 E Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter
converter
Signal Oxygen sensor 2 before Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic
2 E
catalytic converter converter

3 -- not used
4 -- not used

5 -- not used

Signal Oxygen sensor before catalytic

6 E Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter
converter

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Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

Signal Oxygen sensor 2 before Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic

7 E
catalytic converter converter
8 -- not used

9 -- not used

10 A Supply Auxiliary water pump Auxiliary water pump

11 -- not used

12 M GND Oil condition sensor Oil condition sensor

13 A Supply Oil condition sensor Oil condition sensor

14 A Supply VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust

Supply Oxygen sensor 2 before Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic

15 A
catalytic converter converter
Supply Oxygen sensor before catalytic
16 A Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter
converter

17 -- not used
18 -- not used

19 -- not used

GND Oxygen sensor before catalytic

20 M Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter
converter

GND Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic

21 M
converter converter

22 E Signal, temperature sensor Coolant temperature sensor

23 M GND Coolant temperature sensor Coolant temperature sensor

24 E Signal Intake camshaft sensor Intake camshaft sensor

25 M GND Intake camshaft sensor Intake camshaft sensor

26 -- not used

27 A Supply Oil-pressure control valve Oil-pressure control valve

28 A Supply VANOS solenoid valve, inlet VANOS solenoid valve, inlet

Supply Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic
29 A
converter converter

Supply Oxygen sensor after catalytic

30 A Oxygen sensor after catalytic converter
converter

Signal Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic

31 E
converter converter
GND Oxygen sensor after catalytic
32 M Oxygen sensor after catalytic converter
converter

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Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

GND Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic
33 M
converter converter

Signal Oxygen sensor before catalytic

34 E Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter
converter

Signal Oxygen sensor 2 before Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic

35 E
catalytic converter converter
36 E/A BSD bus signal Oil condition sensor

37 E/A BSD bus signal Auxiliary water pump

38 A Supply Engine-oil pressure sensor Engine-oil pressure sensor

39 A Supply Intake camshaft sensor Intake camshaft sensor

40 A Supply Exhaust camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor

41 A Activation Oil-pressure control valve Oil-pressure control valve

42 A Activation VANOS solenoid valve, inlet VANOS solenoid valve, inlet

43 A Supply Map thermostat Map thermostat

44 A Supply Engine ventilation heating 1 Engine ventilation heating 1

Signal Oxygen sensor after catalytic
45 E Oxygen sensor after catalytic converter
converter

Signal Oxygen sensor after catalytic

46 E Oxygen sensor after catalytic converter
converter
Signal Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic
47 E
converter converter

Signal Oxygen sensor before catalytic

48 E Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter
converter

Signal Oxygen sensor 2 before Oxygen sensor 2 before catalytic

49 E
catalytic converter converter

50 -- not used
51 -- not used

52 E Signal Engine-oil pressure sensor Engine-oil pressure sensor

53 M GND Engine-oil pressure sensor Engine-oil pressure sensor

54 E Signal Exhaust camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor

55 M GND Exhaust camshaft sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor

Activation VANOS solenoid valve,

56 A VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust
exhaust

57 A Activation Map thermostat Map thermostat

58 -- not used

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Pin assignment on connector X60004

Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

1 A Activation Valvetronic servomotor Valvetronic servomotor

2 -- not used

3 A Activation Valvetronic servomotor Valvetronic servomotor

4 A Supply Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

5 M GND Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

6 E Signal Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

7 M Shielding Valvetronic position sensor

8 E Signal Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

9 E Signal Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

10 E Signal Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

11 E Signal Valvetronic position sensor Valvetronic position sensor

Pin assignment on connector X60005

Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

1 E Power supply, terminal 15 Integrated supply module

2 E Power supply, terminal 15 Integrated supply module

3 E Power supply, terminal 15 Integrated supply module

Activation Load-shedding relay for

4 A Integrated supply module
ignition and fuel injection
5 A Activation Valvetronic relay Integrated supply module

6 M GND Grounding point

7 M GND Grounding point

8 M GND Grounding point

9 M GND Grounding point

10 E Supply Valvetronic Integrated supply module

11 E Supply Injector Integrated supply module

12 E Supply Ignition Integrated supply module

Pin assignment on connector X60006

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Pin Type Description /Signal type Connection /Measuring instructions

1 A Activation Injector, cylinder 1 Injector, cylinder 1

2 A Activation Injector, cylinder 5 Injector, cylinder 5

3 A Activation Injector, cylinder 3 Injector, cylinder 3

4 A Activation Injector, cylinder 6 Injector, cylinder 6

5 A Activation Injector, cylinder 2 Injector, cylinder 2

6 A Activation Injector, cylinder 4 Injector, cylinder 4

7 A Activation Ignition coil, cylinder 4 Ignition coil, cylinder 4

8 A Activation Ignition coil, cylinder 6 Ignition coil, cylinder 6

9 A Activation Ignition coil, cylinder 5 Ignition coil, cylinder 5

10 A Activation Ignition coil, cylinder 2 Ignition coil, cylinder 2

11 A Activation Ignition coil, cylinder 3 Ignition coil, cylinder 3

12 A Activation Ignition coil, cylinder 1 Ignition coil, cylinder 1

13 A Supply Injector, cylinder 1 Injector, cylinder 1

14 A Supply Injector, cylinder 2 Injector, cylinder 2

15 A Supply Injector, cylinder 3 Injector, cylinder 3

16 A Supply Injector, cylinder 4 Injector, cylinder 4

17 A Supply Injector, cylinder 5 Injector, cylinder 5

18 A Supply Injector, cylinder 6 Injector, cylinder 6

19 A Supply Ignition coil, cylinder 6 Ignition coil, cylinder 6

20 A Supply Ignition coil, cylinder 4 Ignition coil, cylinder 4

21 A Supply Ignition coil, cylinder 2 Ignition coil, cylinder 2

22 A Supply Ignition coil, cylinder 5 Ignition coil, cylinder 5

23 A Supply Ignition coil, cylinder 3 Ignition coil, cylinder 3

24 A Supply Ignition coil, cylinder 1 Ignition coil, cylinder 1

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