Topic: Electronics

Gear Selector Switch

Article by: Jon Evans Article applies to: all e24 / e28 / e30 / e32 / e34 models with an automatic transmission. I carried out this repair ages ago. Although you could still select reverse (and all the other gears), my reversing lights didn’t work, and my passenger side rear […]

Fuse and E-box Overview

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models The layout for the fuse box is for my 1987 model 735i. Apparently this is valid from 10/86 to 09/87. There have been many changes in the electronics of the E32 during production so there are also various fuse […]

Waste Spark Install

Article by: Bradley Denton What is waste spark and why do I want it? Both the m20 m30 engines use a single inductive ignition coil and a distributor cap/rotor to fire the spark plugs. The coil is triggered by Motronic via a transistor. This is a simple and effective method […]

Waste Spark Install

Article by: Bradley Denton What is waste spark and why do I want it? Both the m20 m30 engines use a single inductive ignition coil and a distributor cap/rotor to fire the spark plugs. The coil is triggered by Motronic via a transistor. This is a simple and effective method […]

Display In German Problem

Article by: Johan Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Let’s face it, your car was designed by Germans, engineered by Germans, and built by Germans for roads in Germany. So, what’s the big deal if the dash displays in German? Isn’t it only natural? Isn’t your car simply longing […]