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Electronic M Performance Steering Wheel Installation

Official BMW Installation Instructions PDF can be downloaded here: BMW_M_Performance_Steering_Wheel_II_Race_Display.p df
Retrofit kit number 32 30 2 230 189 M Performance steering wheel II with Race Display (32302230189)
Anyone here install the Electronic M Performance Wheel? I am stuck trying to locate where to attach A2. It says i need to connect to terminal 31 which should be Ground Point and the wire comes with a comb connector. Problem is i can not find where to plug it in.



The photo below shows that i need to "bend" up the footwell trim to locate the ground comb connector. Where is this located?

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Unfortunately i can't help, but i would be very interested to see/hear the solution as i have the same wheel awaiting a diy install.
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Looks like terminal 31 is just Ground so you can connect to any GND. Now that i have the wiring completed, I will post a DIY once i have all everything installed.

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Understanding European DIN Wiring
BY KARL SEYFERT
European wiring diagrams may look strange and incomprehensible. But they’re not so tough to understand when the underlying standards are explained

Over the years, I’ve heard many explanations for why some technicians choose not to work on European vehicles. For some, it’s
based on their desire to work only on vehicles built within our borders. For others, the choice may be based on the belief that European cars are just too “foreign” and their systems too unusual
or exotic to easily understand. In today’s automotive economy, it has
become increasingly difficult to hold onto these attitudes. Many cars sold in this country by European (and Asian)manufacturers are actually assembled right here in the U.S. This blurs the
conventional definition of an imported vehicle. At the same time, many “American” cars are actually assembled outside our borders, further confusing the accepted definition of a domestic car.
Auto manufacturing is truly a global enterprise, with all of the major manufacturers conducting business in several countries simultaneously. Even if we ignore the differences of language and
culture, isn’t it still a difficult problem for a European manufacturer to build vehicles in a different country like the
U.S.? To oversimplify the challenges involved, how do you get an American assembly line to crank out parts for a European car? The answer is standards. Standards have been an integral part of the automotive world since the earliest days of the automotive assembly
line. Standardization of parts allowed automakers to transform their
businesses from a one-at-a-time proposition to a many-at-a-time operation. In this country, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is responsible for maintaining order by establishing many of the standards that apply to automobile manufacturing. When you pick a bolt for a domestic vehicle out of the bolt bin, chances are the standards and specifications concerning its thread pitch and hardness were originally defined by SAE. Thanks to standardization,
that bolt should thread into any nut made anywhere in the world, as long as it conforms to the same set of standards.In Europe, the most widely recognized organization responsible for establishing
and publishing automotive standards is called Deutsches Institut
für Normung e.V. Standards established by this organization are often referred to as DIN standards. DIN standards have been established for a multitude of things, including many outside the automotive world, but we’ll limit the focus of this article to the DIN standards for automotive wiring. Why wiring? Because that’s the one thing I’ve heard the most techs complain about when it comes to
working on European vehicles. For some, it’s the layout of the electrical components throughout the vehicle. For others, it’s understanding the wiring diagrams that map out the position and operation of all those systems and components. The diagrams may
look strange and incomprehensible. But when you understand the underlying system and standards that were used to design the vehicles and the diagrams,it’s not as tough as it first seems.
Terminal Designations DIN standard 72 552 establishes the
terminal numbering system that’s used for any wiring diagram or vehicle wiring that conforms to DIN specifications. The terminal codes are not wire designations, as devices with differing
terminal codes can be connected to the opposite ends of a single wire. The chart on pages 42 and 43 outlines many of the common terminal designations described under DIN 72 552. Some of the more obscure numbers, which refer to components on trailers,
heavy-duty trucks and such, have been intentionally omitted.
When you’ve worked with DIN wiring for a while, you’ll begin to recognize certain numbers that come into play more often than others. For example, a terminal 31 designation always refers to a direct connection to vehicle ground and a terminal 30 designation
always represents a direct connection to the battery positive terminal. And terminal 50 is always battery positive with
the key ON or in the CRANK position. Wire Color Codes Before we get into some actual DIN wiring diagrams, a word about wire color codes. Most wiring diagrams you’re likely to come across will have
already been translated into English. Wire colors in those diagrams should be labeled with abbreviations you’ll be able to understand. But just in case you run across a diagram with the original
wiring color codes, use the “Wire Colors” key at left to sort things out.
WIRE COLORS
English DIN (German)
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sw
Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bl
Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....Br
Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Gn
Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gr
Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....Or
Pink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rs
Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Vi
Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Rt
Turquoise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....Tk
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Ws
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Ge

By the way, color codes for electrical wiring are defined in DIN 47 002. Circuit, Block & Schematic Diagrams Description of an electrical system or circuit may begin with a circuit diagram.
This is an idealized representation, rendered in the form of symbols
to provide a quick overview of circuit and device functions. The circuit diagram illustrates the functional interrelationships
and physical links that connect various devices. These diagrams
may also include illustrations and simplified design drawings, as needed.A block diagram is another simplified representation of a circuit, showing only the most significant elements. It’s designed to furnish a broad overview of the function, structure, layout and operation of an electrical system. This format also serves as the initial reference for understanding more detailed schematic diagrams. Squares, rectangles,circles and symbols illustrate the
components. Information about wire colors, terminal numbers, connectors,etc., are omitted to keep the diagram as simple as possible. The schematic diagram shows a circuit and its elements in detail. By clearly depicting individual current paths, it also indicates how the electrical circuit operates. Most DIN schematic diagrams are current flow diagrams. They’re arranged from top
to bottom, so we can clearly see how the current flows through the circuit. In a current flow diagram, a large block or several lines running across the top represent the fuse/relay panel. This is the positive side of the circuit. The numbered line across the bottom
represents the chassis ground, completing the circuit to the battery.
Occasionally, a wire in a circuit will be continued in another current track. When this happens, a small box with a number inside will send you to the current track where the wire is continued.
Fig. 1 on page 38 is a schematic diagram of the gauge circuits on a Volkswagen.The lines across the top represent the positive feeds to the circuit. The numbers next to the bars define their wire gauge size and color. The individual gauges are mapped out in sequential
order below, making it very easy to see how the current flows through
the various sections of the circuit. The diagram also includes information on terminal numbers, wire sizes and colors, connector sizes and a basic representation of the internal working of the gauges and sensors. The symbols used to define the components also
conform to DIN specifications. A key explaining these symbols will often be included with the schematic diagram. Even if you’re fairly familiar with a circuit on a given car, a schematic diagram
will help you find the correct location of a ground terminal, or help
you identify a specific pin number in a connector. Another example of a current flow schematic diagram is shown in Fig. 2 (page 39). This diagram also explains the meanings of some of the letters and
numbers in the diagram. The way the components and wires are situated in relation to one another in the diagram usually bears no resemblance to how they’re actually arranged on the vehicle.
Break this diagram down and you can see how it can work for you. Four
things are needed to have a complete circuit: a source of power, wires or conductors of electricity, a load or a device that uses electricity and a ground. The load needs both voltage and ground.
The schematic tells you where they come from, and where they need to go to reach the load terminals. It also tells you which switching devices are used to control the ON or OFF state of the circuit. The schematic diagram is laid out so you can quickly find the parts of
a circuit and test them. For example: •If there’s no power at the coolant thermo switch, the diagram shows that fuse 1 is the source of power. •If the fuse is good, the next step is to check the connections between the fuse and the thermo switch. •The diagram shows two connections—terminal 87 at the relay and pin 6 of the green 10-point connector. Voltage testing at these points will help
you determine where the break in the circuit is located.
Let’s look at one more schematic diagram, this time the backup light circuit in Fig. 3 (page 39). Again, it’s a current flow diagram, with all of the circuit components laid out end to end. All of
the wires, connectors and other components are clearly labeled and identified. At the bottom of the diagram, note the circled numbers 7 and 8. These refer to the actual locations of the ground connections
indicated in the diagram. An accompanying vehicle diagram shows
you where the grounds are located. The schematic diagrams used here
are admittedly on the basic side. When the system involved is more complicated,several circuits may be included in the same diagram. Just remember,these more complicated schematic diagrams are assembled using the same basic building blocks and DIN conventions
found in the simpler diagrams. When you’re troubleshooting a specific
circuit problem, learn to home in on the part of the circuit that’s involved,and tune out all the clutter around it. If necessary, make a disposable copy of the diagram, then mark it up with colored pens or pencils until you understand how the circuit works. 
DIN Relays
Suppose you’re diagnosing a relay in an electrical circuit. Perhaps the wiring diagram shows only a square box, with no information about what’s going on in-side the relay. Or maybe you need to
bench-test the relay or jumper the connector but can’t see the wire colors. If the vehicle uses DIN standards, the relay will provide you with information about its inner workings, just by looking
at its terminal numbers. And for a more thorough explanation, many DIN relays even include a tiny schematic diagram on the outside of the housing. Relays are electrically controlled switches. The switch inside the relay will be in one of two positions, depending on whether the electromagnetic relay coil is energized or deenergized.
In basic relays, there’s one input and either one or two outputs. Relays are either normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). In either case, the relay switch input is always connected to pin 30. Pin 30 not only designates the input to the relay switch, but in accordance with DIN standards, we also know that it’s connected to battery positive. The relay outputs on the other side of the relay switch are designated either 87, 87a or 87b. The two remaining relay terminals are connected to the relay coil. Applying current to the coil is what makes the relay close or open. According to DIN
standards, pin 85 should be connected to ground (usually controlled by another switch) and pin 86 should be connected to battery positive (usually protected by a fuse). This one is not a hard and fast rule, apparently, as you may encounter relays where the polarities of terminals 85 and 86 have been reversed. How does DIN pin number information help in the real world? By using pin
information, you may be able to reduce the amount of time spent with locator manuals. When you remove a relay or look at a connector, you should be able to figure out how it works just by looking at the pin assignments.
Most DIN relays include a miniature schematic diagram, right on the relay housing. Flip the relay over and you’ll find the relay terminals are also numbered. The numbers correspond to the DIN terminal designations.

The main fuse and relay panels on most European cars can be found under the hood. On older vehicles, like this BMW, the panel is protected only by a plastic cover. The panels on more recent models do a better job of protecting fuses and relays from the elements.

Many older European vehicles are equipped with these bullet-style fuses. The exposed fuse is wrapped around the ends of the plastic or ceramic fuse body. The fuse is held in place and makes electrical contact via the spring-loaded terminals at its ends. This fuse type can be the source of intermittent electrical problems, especially in damp climates.

WIRING TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS

Terminal Definition
1 . . . . . . . . . . .Ignition Coil, Distributor Low-Tension Circuit
Ignition Distributor With Two Insulated Circuits
1a . . . . . . . . . .to Ignition Point Set I
1b . . . . . . . . . .to Ignition Point Set II
Ignition Coil, Distributor
4 . . . . . . . . . . . High-Tension Circuit
Ignition Distributor With Two Insulated Circuits
4a . . . . . . . . . .Terminal 4, from Coil I
4b . . . . . . . . . .Terminal 4, from Coil II
15 . . . . . . . . . .Switch-Controlled Positive Downstream from Battery (from Ignition Switch)
15a . . . . . . . . .In-Line Resistor Terminal Leading to Coil & Starter
Glow-Plug Switch
17 . . . . . . . . . .Start
19 . . . . . . . . . .Preglow
30 . . . . . . . . . .Line from Battery Positive Terminal (Direct)
31 . . . . . . . . . .Return Line from Battery Negative Terminal
or Ground (Direct)
31b . . . . . . . . .Return Line to Battery Negative Terminal or Ground Via Switch or Relay (Switch-Controlled Ground)
Electric Motors
32 . . . . . . . . . .Return Line*
33 . . . . . . . . . .Main Connection*
33a . . . . . . . . .Self-Parking Switch-Off
33b . . . . . . . . .Shunt Field
33f . . . . . . . . .for Reduced-RPM Operation, Speed 2
33g . . . . . . . . .for Reduced-RPM Operation, Speed 3
33h . . . . . . . . .for Reduced-RPM Operation, Speed 4
33L . . . . . . . . .Rotation to Left (Counterclockwise)
33R . . . . . . . . .Rotation to Right (Clockwise)
*Polarity Reversal of 32/32 Possible Starter
45 . . . . . . . . . .Separate Starter Relay, Output: Starter;
Input: Primary Current
Flasher Relay (Pulse Generator)
51 . . . . . . . . . .Input
49a . . . . . . . . .Output
49b . . . . . . . . .Output to Second Flasher Relay
49c . . . . . . . . .Output to Third Flasher Relay
Battery Switching Relay
50a . . . . . . . . .Output for Starter Control
Start-Locking Relay
50e . . . . . . . . .Input
50f . . . . . . . . .Output
Start-Repeating Relay
50g . . . . . . . . .Input
50h . . . . . . . . .Output
AC Generator (Alternator)
51 . . . . . . . . . .DC Voltage at Rectifier
51e . . . . . . . . .DC Voltage at Rectifier with Choke Coil
for Daylight Operation
Starter
52 . . . . . . . . . .Starter Control (Direct)
53 . . . . . . . . . .Wiper Motor, Input (+)
53a . . . . . . . . .Wiper (+), End Position
53b . . . . . . . . .Wiper (Shunt Winding)
53c . . . . . . . . .Electric Windshield Washer Pump
53e . . . . . . . . .Wiper (Brake Winding)
53i . . . . . . . . .Wiper Motor with Permanent Magnet & Third Brush
(for Higher Speed)
55 . . . . . . . . . .Front Fog Lamp
56 . . . . . . . . . .Headlights
56a . . . . . . . . .High Beam with Indicator Lamp
56b . . . . . . . . .Low Beam
56d . . . . . . . . .Headlight Flasher Contact
57 . . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps (in some export markets)
57a . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps
57L . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps, Left
57R . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps, Right
58 . . . . . . . . . .Side-Marker Lamps, Taillamps, License Plate
& Instrument Illumination
58d . . . . . . . . .Rheostatic Instrument Illumination, Tail- & Side-Marker Lamps
58L . . . . . . . . .Left
58R . . . . . . . . .Right, License Plate Lamps
AC Generator (Alternator)
(Magneto Generator)
59 . . . . . . . . . .AC Voltage Output, Rectifier Input
59a . . . . . . . . .Charging-Armature Output
59b . . . . . . . . .Taillamp Armature, Output
59c . . . . . . . . .Stop-Lamp Armature, Output
61 . . . . . . . . . .Charge Indicator Lamp
Tone-Sequence Controller
71 . . . . . . . . . .Input
71a . . . . . . . . .Output to Horns I & II (Bass)
71b . . . . . . . . .Output to Horns 1 & 2 (Treble)
75 . . . . . . . . . .Radio, Cigarette Lighter
76 . . . . . . . . . .Speakers
77 . . . . . . . . . .Door Valve Control
Switches, Normally Closed (NC) Contacts & Changeover Contacts
81 . . . . . . . . . .Input
81a . . . . . . . . .First Output on NC-Contact Side
81b . . . . . . . . .Second Output on NC-Contact Side (NO Contacts)
82 . . . . . . . . . .Input
82a . . . . . . . . .First Output
82b . . . . . . . . .Second Output
82z . . . . . . . . .First Input
82y . . . . . . . . .Second Input
Multiple-Position Switch
83 . . . . . . . . . .Input
83a . . . . . . . . .Output (Pos. 1)
83b . . . . . . . . .Output (Pos. 2)
83L . . . . . . . . .Output (Left)
83R . . . . . . . . .Output (Right)
Current Relay
84 . . . . . . . . . .Input: Actuator & Relay Contacts
84a . . . . . . . . .Output: Actuators
84b . . . . . . . . .Output: Relay Contacts
Switching Relay
85 . . . . . . . . . .Output: Actuator (Negative Winding End or Ground)
Input: Actuator
86 . . . . . . . . . .Start of Winding
86a . . . . . . . . .Start of Winding or First Winding Coil
86b . . . . . . . . .Winding Tap or Second Winding Coil
Normally Closed (NC) Relay Contact & Changeover Contacts
87 . . . . . . . . . .Input
87a . . . . . . . . .First Output (NC-Contact Side)
87b . . . . . . . . .Second Output
87c . . . . . . . . .Third Output
87z . . . . . . . . .First Input
87y . . . . . . . . .Second Input
87x . . . . . . . . .Third Input
Normally Open (NO) Relay Contact
88 . . . . . . . . . .Input
88z . . . . . . . . .First Input
88y . . . . . . . . .Second Input
88x . . . . . . . . .Third Input
Normally Open (NO) Relay Contact & Changeover Contacts (NO Side)
88a . . . . . . . . .First Output
88b . . . . . . . . .Second Output
88c . . . . . . . . .Third Output
Generator/Alternator & Voltage Regulator
B . . . . . . . . .Battery Positive Terminal
B . . . . . . . . .Battery Negative Terminal
D . . . . . . . . .Generator Positive Terminal
C . . . . . . . . .Generator Negative Terminal
DF . . . . . . . . . .Generator Field Winding
DF1 . . . . . . . . .Generator Field Winding 1
DF2 . . . . . . . . .Generator Field Winding 2
Alternator
U, V, W . . . . . .Three-Phase Terminals
Turn Signals (Turn-Signal Flasher)
C . . . . . . . . . . .Indicator Lamp 1
C0 . . . . . . . . . .Main Terminal Connection for Indicator Lamp Not
Connected to Turn-Signal Flasher
C2 . . . . . . . . . .Indicator Lamp 2
L . . . . . . . . . . .Left-Side Turn Signals
R . . . . . . . . . . .Right-Side Turn Signals

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Looks like terminal 31 is just Ground so you can connect to any GND. Now that i have the wiring completed, I will post a DIY once i have all everything installed.

Code:
Understanding European DIN Wiring
BY KARL SEYFERT
European wiring diagrams may look strange and incomprehensible. But they’re not so tough to understand when the underlying standards are explained

Over the years, I’ve heard many explanations for why some technicians choose not to work on European vehicles. For some, it’s
based on their desire to work only on vehicles built within our borders. For others, the choice may be based on the belief that European cars are just too “foreign” and their systems too unusual
or exotic to easily understand. In today’s automotive economy, it has
become increasingly difficult to hold onto these attitudes. Many cars sold in this country by European (and Asian)manufacturers are actually assembled right here in the U.S. This blurs the
conventional definition of an imported vehicle. At the same time, many “American” cars are actually assembled outside our borders, further confusing the accepted definition of a domestic car.
Auto manufacturing is truly a global enterprise, with all of the major manufacturers conducting business in several countries simultaneously. Even if we ignore the differences of language and
culture, isn’t it still a difficult problem for a European manufacturer to build vehicles in a different country like the
U.S.? To oversimplify the challenges involved, how do you get an American assembly line to crank out parts for a European car? The answer is standards. Standards have been an integral part of the automotive world since the earliest days of the automotive assembly
line. Standardization of parts allowed automakers to transform their
businesses from a one-at-a-time proposition to a many-at-a-time operation. In this country, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is responsible for maintaining order by establishing many of the standards that apply to automobile manufacturing. When you pick a bolt for a domestic vehicle out of the bolt bin, chances are the standards and specifications concerning its thread pitch and hardness were originally defined by SAE. Thanks to standardization,
that bolt should thread into any nut made anywhere in the world, as long as it conforms to the same set of standards.In Europe, the most widely recognized organization responsible for establishing
and publishing automotive standards is called Deutsches Institut
für Normung e.V. Standards established by this organization are often referred to as DIN standards. DIN standards have been established for a multitude of things, including many outside the automotive world, but we’ll limit the focus of this article to the DIN standards for automotive wiring. Why wiring? Because that’s the one thing I’ve heard the most techs complain about when it comes to
working on European vehicles. For some, it’s the layout of the electrical components throughout the vehicle. For others, it’s understanding the wiring diagrams that map out the position and operation of all those systems and components. The diagrams may
look strange and incomprehensible. But when you understand the underlying system and standards that were used to design the vehicles and the diagrams,it’s not as tough as it first seems.
Terminal Designations DIN standard 72 552 establishes the
terminal numbering system that’s used for any wiring diagram or vehicle wiring that conforms to DIN specifications. The terminal codes are not wire designations, as devices with differing
terminal codes can be connected to the opposite ends of a single wire. The chart on pages 42 and 43 outlines many of the common terminal designations described under DIN 72 552. Some of the more obscure numbers, which refer to components on trailers,
heavy-duty trucks and such, have been intentionally omitted.
When you’ve worked with DIN wiring for a while, you’ll begin to recognize certain numbers that come into play more often than others. For example, a terminal 31 designation always refers to a direct connection to vehicle ground and a terminal 30 designation
always represents a direct connection to the battery positive terminal. And terminal 50 is always battery positive with
the key ON or in the CRANK position. Wire Color Codes Before we get into some actual DIN wiring diagrams, a word about wire color codes. Most wiring diagrams you’re likely to come across will have
already been translated into English. Wire colors in those diagrams should be labeled with abbreviations you’ll be able to understand. But just in case you run across a diagram with the original
wiring color codes, use the “Wire Colors” key at left to sort things out.
WIRE COLORS
English DIN (German)
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sw
Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bl
Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....Br
Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Gn
Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gr
Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....Or
Pink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rs
Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Vi
Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Rt
Turquoise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....Tk
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Ws
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Ge

By the way, color codes for electrical wiring are defined in DIN 47 002. Circuit, Block & Schematic Diagrams Description of an electrical system or circuit may begin with a circuit diagram.
This is an idealized representation, rendered in the form of symbols
to provide a quick overview of circuit and device functions. The circuit diagram illustrates the functional interrelationships
and physical links that connect various devices. These diagrams
may also include illustrations and simplified design drawings, as needed.A block diagram is another simplified representation of a circuit, showing only the most significant elements. It’s designed to furnish a broad overview of the function, structure, layout and operation of an electrical system. This format also serves as the initial reference for understanding more detailed schematic diagrams. Squares, rectangles,circles and symbols illustrate the
components. Information about wire colors, terminal numbers, connectors,etc., are omitted to keep the diagram as simple as possible. The schematic diagram shows a circuit and its elements in detail. By clearly depicting individual current paths, it also indicates how the electrical circuit operates. Most DIN schematic diagrams are current flow diagrams. They’re arranged from top
to bottom, so we can clearly see how the current flows through the circuit. In a current flow diagram, a large block or several lines running across the top represent the fuse/relay panel. This is the positive side of the circuit. The numbered line across the bottom
represents the chassis ground, completing the circuit to the battery.
Occasionally, a wire in a circuit will be continued in another current track. When this happens, a small box with a number inside will send you to the current track where the wire is continued.
Fig. 1 on page 38 is a schematic diagram of the gauge circuits on a Volkswagen.The lines across the top represent the positive feeds to the circuit. The numbers next to the bars define their wire gauge size and color. The individual gauges are mapped out in sequential
order below, making it very easy to see how the current flows through
the various sections of the circuit. The diagram also includes information on terminal numbers, wire sizes and colors, connector sizes and a basic representation of the internal working of the gauges and sensors. The symbols used to define the components also
conform to DIN specifications. A key explaining these symbols will often be included with the schematic diagram. Even if you’re fairly familiar with a circuit on a given car, a schematic diagram
will help you find the correct location of a ground terminal, or help
you identify a specific pin number in a connector. Another example of a current flow schematic diagram is shown in Fig. 2 (page 39). This diagram also explains the meanings of some of the letters and
numbers in the diagram. The way the components and wires are situated in relation to one another in the diagram usually bears no resemblance to how they’re actually arranged on the vehicle.
Break this diagram down and you can see how it can work for you. Four
things are needed to have a complete circuit: a source of power, wires or conductors of electricity, a load or a device that uses electricity and a ground. The load needs both voltage and ground.
The schematic tells you where they come from, and where they need to go to reach the load terminals. It also tells you which switching devices are used to control the ON or OFF state of the circuit. The schematic diagram is laid out so you can quickly find the parts of
a circuit and test them. For example: •If there’s no power at the coolant thermo switch, the diagram shows that fuse 1 is the source of power. •If the fuse is good, the next step is to check the connections between the fuse and the thermo switch. •The diagram shows two connections—terminal 87 at the relay and pin 6 of the green 10-point connector. Voltage testing at these points will help
you determine where the break in the circuit is located.
Let’s look at one more schematic diagram, this time the backup light circuit in Fig. 3 (page 39). Again, it’s a current flow diagram, with all of the circuit components laid out end to end. All of
the wires, connectors and other components are clearly labeled and identified. At the bottom of the diagram, note the circled numbers 7 and 8. These refer to the actual locations of the ground connections
indicated in the diagram. An accompanying vehicle diagram shows
you where the grounds are located. The schematic diagrams used here
are admittedly on the basic side. When the system involved is more complicated,several circuits may be included in the same diagram. Just remember,these more complicated schematic diagrams are assembled using the same basic building blocks and DIN conventions
found in the simpler diagrams. When you’re troubleshooting a specific
circuit problem, learn to home in on the part of the circuit that’s involved,and tune out all the clutter around it. If necessary, make a disposable copy of the diagram, then mark it up with colored pens or pencils until you understand how the circuit works. 
DIN Relays
Suppose you’re diagnosing a relay in an electrical circuit. Perhaps the wiring diagram shows only a square box, with no information about what’s going on in-side the relay. Or maybe you need to
bench-test the relay or jumper the connector but can’t see the wire colors. If the vehicle uses DIN standards, the relay will provide you with information about its inner workings, just by looking
at its terminal numbers. And for a more thorough explanation, many DIN relays even include a tiny schematic diagram on the outside of the housing. Relays are electrically controlled switches. The switch inside the relay will be in one of two positions, depending on whether the electromagnetic relay coil is energized or deenergized.
In basic relays, there’s one input and either one or two outputs. Relays are either normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). In either case, the relay switch input is always connected to pin 30. Pin 30 not only designates the input to the relay switch, but in accordance with DIN standards, we also know that it’s connected to battery positive. The relay outputs on the other side of the relay switch are designated either 87, 87a or 87b. The two remaining relay terminals are connected to the relay coil. Applying current to the coil is what makes the relay close or open. According to DIN
standards, pin 85 should be connected to ground (usually controlled by another switch) and pin 86 should be connected to battery positive (usually protected by a fuse). This one is not a hard and fast rule, apparently, as you may encounter relays where the polarities of terminals 85 and 86 have been reversed. How does DIN pin number information help in the real world? By using pin
information, you may be able to reduce the amount of time spent with locator manuals. When you remove a relay or look at a connector, you should be able to figure out how it works just by looking at the pin assignments.
Most DIN relays include a miniature schematic diagram, right on the relay housing. Flip the relay over and you’ll find the relay terminals are also numbered. The numbers correspond to the DIN terminal designations.

The main fuse and relay panels on most European cars can be found under the hood. On older vehicles, like this BMW, the panel is protected only by a plastic cover. The panels on more recent models do a better job of protecting fuses and relays from the elements.

Many older European vehicles are equipped with these bullet-style fuses. The exposed fuse is wrapped around the ends of the plastic or ceramic fuse body. The fuse is held in place and makes electrical contact via the spring-loaded terminals at its ends. This fuse type can be the source of intermittent electrical problems, especially in damp climates.

WIRING TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS

Terminal Definition
1 . . . . . . . . . . .Ignition Coil, Distributor Low-Tension Circuit
Ignition Distributor With Two Insulated Circuits
1a . . . . . . . . . .to Ignition Point Set I
1b . . . . . . . . . .to Ignition Point Set II
Ignition Coil, Distributor
4 . . . . . . . . . . . High-Tension Circuit
Ignition Distributor With Two Insulated Circuits
4a . . . . . . . . . .Terminal 4, from Coil I
4b . . . . . . . . . .Terminal 4, from Coil II
15 . . . . . . . . . .Switch-Controlled Positive Downstream from Battery (from Ignition Switch)
15a . . . . . . . . .In-Line Resistor Terminal Leading to Coil & Starter
Glow-Plug Switch
17 . . . . . . . . . .Start
19 . . . . . . . . . .Preglow
30 . . . . . . . . . .Line from Battery Positive Terminal (Direct)
31 . . . . . . . . . .Return Line from Battery Negative Terminal
or Ground (Direct)
31b . . . . . . . . .Return Line to Battery Negative Terminal or Ground Via Switch or Relay (Switch-Controlled Ground)
Electric Motors
32 . . . . . . . . . .Return Line*
33 . . . . . . . . . .Main Connection*
33a . . . . . . . . .Self-Parking Switch-Off
33b . . . . . . . . .Shunt Field
33f . . . . . . . . .for Reduced-RPM Operation, Speed 2
33g . . . . . . . . .for Reduced-RPM Operation, Speed 3
33h . . . . . . . . .for Reduced-RPM Operation, Speed 4
33L . . . . . . . . .Rotation to Left (Counterclockwise)
33R . . . . . . . . .Rotation to Right (Clockwise)
*Polarity Reversal of 32/32 Possible Starter
45 . . . . . . . . . .Separate Starter Relay, Output: Starter;
Input: Primary Current
Flasher Relay (Pulse Generator)
51 . . . . . . . . . .Input
49a . . . . . . . . .Output
49b . . . . . . . . .Output to Second Flasher Relay
49c . . . . . . . . .Output to Third Flasher Relay
Battery Switching Relay
50a . . . . . . . . .Output for Starter Control
Start-Locking Relay
50e . . . . . . . . .Input
50f . . . . . . . . .Output
Start-Repeating Relay
50g . . . . . . . . .Input
50h . . . . . . . . .Output
AC Generator (Alternator)
51 . . . . . . . . . .DC Voltage at Rectifier
51e . . . . . . . . .DC Voltage at Rectifier with Choke Coil
for Daylight Operation
Starter
52 . . . . . . . . . .Starter Control (Direct)
53 . . . . . . . . . .Wiper Motor, Input (+)
53a . . . . . . . . .Wiper (+), End Position
53b . . . . . . . . .Wiper (Shunt Winding)
53c . . . . . . . . .Electric Windshield Washer Pump
53e . . . . . . . . .Wiper (Brake Winding)
53i . . . . . . . . .Wiper Motor with Permanent Magnet & Third Brush
(for Higher Speed)
55 . . . . . . . . . .Front Fog Lamp
56 . . . . . . . . . .Headlights
56a . . . . . . . . .High Beam with Indicator Lamp
56b . . . . . . . . .Low Beam
56d . . . . . . . . .Headlight Flasher Contact
57 . . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps (in some export markets)
57a . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps
57L . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps, Left
57R . . . . . . . . .Parking Lamps, Right
58 . . . . . . . . . .Side-Marker Lamps, Taillamps, License Plate
& Instrument Illumination
58d . . . . . . . . .Rheostatic Instrument Illumination, Tail- & Side-Marker Lamps
58L . . . . . . . . .Left
58R . . . . . . . . .Right, License Plate Lamps
AC Generator (Alternator)
(Magneto Generator)
59 . . . . . . . . . .AC Voltage Output, Rectifier Input
59a . . . . . . . . .Charging-Armature Output
59b . . . . . . . . .Taillamp Armature, Output
59c . . . . . . . . .Stop-Lamp Armature, Output
61 . . . . . . . . . .Charge Indicator Lamp
Tone-Sequence Controller
71 . . . . . . . . . .Input
71a . . . . . . . . .Output to Horns I & II (Bass)
71b . . . . . . . . .Output to Horns 1 & 2 (Treble)
75 . . . . . . . . . .Radio, Cigarette Lighter
76 . . . . . . . . . .Speakers
77 . . . . . . . . . .Door Valve Control
Switches, Normally Closed (NC) Contacts & Changeover Contacts
81 . . . . . . . . . .Input
81a . . . . . . . . .First Output on NC-Contact Side
81b . . . . . . . . .Second Output on NC-Contact Side (NO Contacts)
82 . . . . . . . . . .Input
82a . . . . . . . . .First Output
82b . . . . . . . . .Second Output
82z . . . . . . . . .First Input
82y . . . . . . . . .Second Input
Multiple-Position Switch
83 . . . . . . . . . .Input
83a . . . . . . . . .Output (Pos. 1)
83b . . . . . . . . .Output (Pos. 2)
83L . . . . . . . . .Output (Left)
83R . . . . . . . . .Output (Right)
Current Relay
84 . . . . . . . . . .Input: Actuator & Relay Contacts
84a . . . . . . . . .Output: Actuators
84b . . . . . . . . .Output: Relay Contacts
Switching Relay
85 . . . . . . . . . .Output: Actuator (Negative Winding End or Ground)
Input: Actuator
86 . . . . . . . . . .Start of Winding
86a . . . . . . . . .Start of Winding or First Winding Coil
86b . . . . . . . . .Winding Tap or Second Winding Coil
Normally Closed (NC) Relay Contact & Changeover Contacts
87 . . . . . . . . . .Input
87a . . . . . . . . .First Output (NC-Contact Side)
87b . . . . . . . . .Second Output
87c . . . . . . . . .Third Output
87z . . . . . . . . .First Input
87y . . . . . . . . .Second Input
87x . . . . . . . . .Third Input
Normally Open (NO) Relay Contact
88 . . . . . . . . . .Input
88z . . . . . . . . .First Input
88y . . . . . . . . .Second Input
88x . . . . . . . . .Third Input
Normally Open (NO) Relay Contact & Changeover Contacts (NO Side)
88a . . . . . . . . .First Output
88b . . . . . . . . .Second Output
88c . . . . . . . . .Third Output
Generator/Alternator & Voltage Regulator
B . . . . . . . . .Battery Positive Terminal
B . . . . . . . . .Battery Negative Terminal
D . . . . . . . . .Generator Positive Terminal
C . . . . . . . . .Generator Negative Terminal
DF . . . . . . . . . .Generator Field Winding
DF1 . . . . . . . . .Generator Field Winding 1
DF2 . . . . . . . . .Generator Field Winding 2
Alternator
U, V, W . . . . . .Three-Phase Terminals
Turn Signals (Turn-Signal Flasher)
C . . . . . . . . . . .Indicator Lamp 1
C0 . . . . . . . . . .Main Terminal Connection for Indicator Lamp Not
Connected to Turn-Signal Flasher
C2 . . . . . . . . . .Indicator Lamp 2
L . . . . . . . . . . .Left-Side Turn Signals
R . . . . . . . . . . .Right-Side Turn Signals

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