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Computer/Controls - Break Out Box Overlay Identification

SI B 12 47 06
Engine Electrical Systems

July 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 47 06 dated November 2006.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Break Out Box Overlay Identification

MODEL
E60 (5 Series) 525i, 530i with N52 and N52KP engine

E60 (5 Series) M5

E63 and E64 (6 Series) M6 Coupe and Convertible

E70 X5 3.0 with N52 KP

E83 X3 3.0 with N52 KP

E85 Z4 2.5 and 3.0 with N52KP engine

E90, E91 and E92 (3 Series) All models

INFORMATION

[NEW] The three illustrations below will identify the seven sub connectors within the two DME main connectors. Using Illustration #1 will determine the proper location of the sub connectors within the main connectors. Illustrations # 2 or # 3 (depending on the model) will identify the sub connector locations on BMW Special Tool 61 2 420/422.

Special Tool 61 2 420/422, Break Out Box overlays, are used in conjunction with adaptor cable 12 7 420/421, 612 420/421 and break out box 61 4 380/381. These special tools are utilized on all vehicles equipped with the following DME variants and the models described above:

^ MSS65

^ MSV70

^ MSD80

^ MSV80

^ MSD81

^ [NEW] MSS60 (E9x M3)











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