General Vehicle Electrical Systems: Notes

This module contains information pertaining to various body electrical systems. The vehicles covered include the E60, E61, E63 and E64. The primary focus will be on the E60. Differences between the E60/E61 and the E63/E64 body electronics will be pointed out as necessary. Unless otherwise mentioned, the E63/E64 body electronics are identical to the E60.

Fig 1: Identifying BMW Models

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The components and operation of the following electrical systems will be presented:

• KBM
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Interior lighting
• Windshield wiping and washing
• Exterior lighting
• Sliding/tilting sunroof
• Car Access System (CAS)
• E61 Multi Drive Sunroof (MDS)
• Central locking system
• Active cruise control
• Power windows
• Park Distance Control
• Roller sunblind
• E63 Multi Drive Sunroof (MDS)
• AHL