Article by: Johan Article applies to: all E32 models Retrofit Description: As promised some pictures and comments about the soft close retrofit I did last weekend: The parts required for this retrofit are: the soft close lock, the control unit and the wiring loom: It’s a pretty simple install. The […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
DIYPNP Megasquirt Proto Areas
Proto Areas The DIYPNP has one proto area on the main board, and some versions have additional proto space on the adapter board. The holes in these proto areas are interconnected to make building circuits easier; connected holes are indicated by white dots in between the holes. These proto areas […]
DIYPNP Megasquirt Extra Inputs/Outputs
Extra Inputs and Outputs There’s a lot you can control with the DIYPNP beyond fuel and ignition. Exactly what you can control will depend on the code loaded. This chart shows which points on the DIYPNP can be used for what function for current, beta, and alpha code variants. The […]
DIYPNP Megasquirt Ignition Control
Ignition Control Ignition control is one of the more involved parts of the DIYPNP installation to set up, and may take a bit of trial and error if you do not have an application guide to cover what mods you need. This page will explain the ignition control, both the […]
DIYPNP Megasquirt Sequential Injection
Sequential Injection The MS2/Extra 3.0.3 and higher code allows for 4 channel sequential injection with a DIYPNP. This can run sequential injection on a 4 cylinder, or semi-sequential on a 6 or 8. To use this, you’ll need our DP_SEQMOD-K add on board. It attaches to the 10 pin breakout […]
M30 Power Steering Oil Change (non-LAD)
Article by: Paul Axford Applies to: All models with the M30 big six engine WITHOUT the self-leveling LAD system (this article was written with a 730i). You could do a “one-person flush” the way I did it in the photo with the engine running and a lot of excitement, but […]