Diagnostic Plug

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The Diagnostic Plug is a multipin socket in your engine bay, allowing you to perform some basic engine functions.

BMW 20 Pin Diagnostic Port.JPG

Overview

Pinouts

Early Style 15-Pin Diagnostic plug
Pin Wire Gauge Colour Function Image
1 1.5 BK Ground Distribution, G103 325ipinoutdiagnosticport.jpg
4 0.5 BR/VI Gauges/Warning Indicators, Coolant Temperature Sender
6 0.75 GY/BU Not Used
7 0.75 WT/BU Service Interval Indicator, Service Interval Processor (Reset)
8 0.5 YL Ignition, TDC Sensor
9 SHIELD Ignition, TDC Sensor
10 0.5 BK Ignition, TDC Sensor
11 2.5 BK/YL Starter, Start Signal (50)
12 0.75 BU Charge, Alternator (D+)
13 1 GN Ignition, Ignition Coil
14 2.5 RD Charge System, Alternator (30)
15 1.5 GN/YL Idle Speed Control, Idle Speed Control Unit


Large Style "Pacman" Diagnostic plug
Pin Wire Gauge Colour Function Image
1 1 BK Ignition Coil, Motronic Control Unit 41970517.jpg
6 0.5 WT/BK SRS Connector (Not Used)
7 0.5 WT/GN Service Interval Indicator, Service Interval Processor (Reset)
11 2.5 BK/YL Starter, Start Signal (50)
12 0.75 BU Charge, Alternator (D+)
14 2.5 RD Battery
15 0.5 WT/YL Motronic Control Unit (RXD)
16 1.5 GN/WT Oxygen Sensor
18 0.5 GN/BU Motronic Control Unit (Programming Voltage)
19 1.5 BR Ground Distribution (G103)
20 0.5 WT/VI Motronic Control Unit (TXD)