*check "edit section" for updates and additions to my wiring
There may be a few functions which i haven't tested yet like i havent run the engine long enough for the temp gauge to move up, oil level sensor is not hooked up yet....BUT it fired up and ran perfectly the first time that i tried it!
nice contribution to R3v seing the amt of information/help that i've gotten from it. The excel file where these came from has a LOT more info, but i can't upload it so here you have a chopped up version... Enjoy,
Things you WILL need to run OBDII (see last pic):
From the same car:
DME
Key
EWS II module
From any OBDII car (or obdII e36 atleast):
Transmitter Module
Ring Antenna/ignition cylinder
Other helpfull things to have:
EWS connector/pigtails
Both Transmitter Module Connectors/Pigtails
*all can be found on e36 partout threads real cheap
Its very easy to Make your own Wiring Adapter, just find a junkyard X20 plug and a C101 plug with a few inches of wires still attached and follow what i did below.
pins may also apply to other e30 "i" models

also applies to 98 m3 z-roadster and coupe.


NOTE: Connect EWS pin 3 directly to X20 pin 7, routing through the c101 unused pin 3 for cleanliness can be tedious.

this is additional information. if you don't speak german, then use your immagination

i gotta get back to work but corrections and suggestions are very well accepted, this is the first time that i wire an engine.
edit: ty carvallisbmw. This setup will yield a two key setup. 1) e36 key w/ chip to disable the immobilizer at the ecu that will serve as an extra security measure AND qualify for insurance discounts. 2) e30 original key/cyl/location, still used to crank the starter, turn interior electronics etc etc etc. All/Most onboard OBD functions work ex. mpg and cluster mpg gauge will be innacurate...as with any other 24v swap.
edit 2: i have to backup my writeup right? here you go:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=64RadsqTJyM *new vid
edit 3: e34 oil pan Oil Level Sensor wiring is as follows
Blue = ground (ols pin3)
Brown = Dynamic (ols pin2)
Green/Violet = Static (ols pin1)
edit 4: (2/4/08 ) NOW, I MUST TO ADD: C101 Pin 15 goes to the "30h" top-most pole of the starter. This powers the unloader relays => All climate control functions, Power windows, Sunroof etc
edit 5: (4/11/08 ) car is wrecked....
... X20 pin 8 goes to C101 pin 12 for the DME, they are both gray wires its written wrong in the pics above. peace.
There may be a few functions which i haven't tested yet like i havent run the engine long enough for the temp gauge to move up, oil level sensor is not hooked up yet....BUT it fired up and ran perfectly the first time that i tried it!
nice contribution to R3v seing the amt of information/help that i've gotten from it. The excel file where these came from has a LOT more info, but i can't upload it so here you have a chopped up version... Enjoy,
Things you WILL need to run OBDII (see last pic):
From the same car:
DME
Key
EWS II module
From any OBDII car (or obdII e36 atleast):
Transmitter Module
Ring Antenna/ignition cylinder
Other helpfull things to have:
EWS connector/pigtails
Both Transmitter Module Connectors/Pigtails
*all can be found on e36 partout threads real cheap
Its very easy to Make your own Wiring Adapter, just find a junkyard X20 plug and a C101 plug with a few inches of wires still attached and follow what i did below.
pins may also apply to other e30 "i" models

also applies to 98 m3 z-roadster and coupe.


NOTE: Connect EWS pin 3 directly to X20 pin 7, routing through the c101 unused pin 3 for cleanliness can be tedious.

this is additional information. if you don't speak german, then use your immagination


i gotta get back to work but corrections and suggestions are very well accepted, this is the first time that i wire an engine.
edit: ty carvallisbmw. This setup will yield a two key setup. 1) e36 key w/ chip to disable the immobilizer at the ecu that will serve as an extra security measure AND qualify for insurance discounts. 2) e30 original key/cyl/location, still used to crank the starter, turn interior electronics etc etc etc. All/Most onboard OBD functions work ex. mpg and cluster mpg gauge will be innacurate...as with any other 24v swap.
edit 2: i have to backup my writeup right? here you go:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=64RadsqTJyM *new vid
edit 3: e34 oil pan Oil Level Sensor wiring is as follows
Blue = ground (ols pin3)
Brown = Dynamic (ols pin2)
Green/Violet = Static (ols pin1)
edit 4: (2/4/08 ) NOW, I MUST TO ADD: C101 Pin 15 goes to the "30h" top-most pole of the starter. This powers the unloader relays => All climate control functions, Power windows, Sunroof etc
edit 5: (4/11/08 ) car is wrecked....

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