m62 electrics, can anyone help?

[littlechef]

hi all, just in the process of an m62 conversion which has tested my minimum mechanical to the limit, is there any one in the london/herts area that would take it on as a job to finish the wiring and geting her up and running for me? I do not even want to make a start as I can only just wire a plug! cheers. Gav

[m_jermyn]

Willnz will see this mate and will help you out as he is doing the same conversion.

[Jonsku]

What's the point in starting such a swap when you don't know what you're doing?

Anyways, there are multiple wiring diagram systems (WDS) on the internet, where you can see which wire goes where and get it up'n'running. Though the M62 probably has EWS 2 so you'd need the key chip, ring for ingnition switch and EWS box.. (from which model and year is the engine out of, manual or auto box?)

[HartgeH27]

What's the point in starting such a swap when you don't know what you're doing?

Anyways, there are multiple wiring diagram systems (WDS) on the internet, where you can see which wire goes where and get it up'n'running. Though the M62 probably has EWS 2 so you'd need the key chip, ring for ingnition switch and EWS box.. (from which model and year is the engine out of, manual or auto box?)

Your post is not in the ethos of the Zone. Fella is looking for help, I agree that wiring may not be difficult to some but for some it is !

Anyway, hopefully the Zone can help him out !

[glenn]

What's the point in starting such a swap when you don't know what you're doing?

Anyways, there are multiple wiring diagram systems (WDS) on the internet, where you can see which wire goes where and get it up'n'running. Though the M62 probably has EWS 2 so you'd need the key chip, ring for ingnition switch and EWS box.. (from which model and year is the engine out of, manual or auto box?)

Your post is not in the ethos of the Zone. Fella is looking for help, I agree that wiring may not be difficult to some but for some it is !

Anyway, hopefully the Zone can help him out !

i thought it was a harsh reply too.

[littlechef]

Thank you!! I am a chef by trade and have been very proud of my efforts thus far, I admit the project is way out of my leauge but have enjoyed it up to now its an 88 320i that i put a 325 in last year and now the m62 which was out of a 99 540 auto, i would love to have the ability to finish it my self but I know it would be many nights spent doing something I really do not unerstand

[littlechef]

I have everything you mention above, and I have fitted a manual box. Very grateful for your help, I will have to get someone to go through any information you give me as I will only confuse my self more

[littlechef]

excellent, thank you very much

[littlechef]

yes that is what i have at the moment,I have been looking for a manual loom and ecu but not having much luck at the mo

[HartgeH27]

Ok, another question, have you used the auto loom and ECU? If you have, I suspect you are going to have an issue with the CAN BUS system as it will be looking for the auto box and not find it, therefore will shut down.

Glenn, any comments here? You have been meddling with these later systems as we all know..

Nice work Will...............................

[Jonsku]

What's the point in starting such a swap when you don't know what you're doing?
Anyways, there are multiple wiring diagram systems (WDS) on the internet, where you can see which wire goes where and get it up'n'running. Though the M62 probably has EWS 2 so you'd need the key chip, ring for ingnition switch and EWS box.. (from which model and year is the engine out of, manual or auto box?)

Your post is not in the ethos of the Zone. Fella is looking for help, I agree that wiring may not be difficult to some but for some it is !
Anyway, hopefully the Zone can help him out !

Yea it was a bit harsh reply, but hey - that's reality.
I've done such a swap and helped in many others. If you don't know how to do it the result will only be messed up car sitting on the driveway and unhappy owner. Therefore i felt it was better to say it straight in the beginning. Gain some knowledge and when you've the feeling that you know how to tackle the problems go for the swap. It’s not for beginners.

[Jonsku]

[littlechef]

will the 3.0v8 flywheel fit the m62?

[Jonsku]

will the 3.0v8 flywheel fit the m62?

Yes, all the M60, M62 and S62 flywheels and starters are interchangeable. Clutches are different, though.

[littlechef]

thank you, I am using a six speed gear box so what clutch would I need to use? a 3.0 clutch? and will that be ok with the extra power of the m62?

[kerrie]

Yes, The 30L clutch is Good for the M62!

[littlechef]

cheers kerrie

[kerrie]

No Probs, Where are you? If you are nearby I can pop around when passing and help you out, I am using a Auto Loom, with a manual ECU, just leave out the auto ECU and that is a good place to start.
Cheers

[littlechef]

Thanks once again, I am still on the look out for a manual ECU I think rocking horse poo would be easier to find! I still have a fair amount of work to do before I get to the electrics but I may need some advice very soon

[Jonsku]

Yes, The 30L clutch is Good for the M62!

.. but not for the 6-speeder! 5-speed and 6-speed gearboxes have different diameter "clutch shaft", so the 3-litre clutch disc won't fit...

You should use M62B44 clutch, it's same diameter (240mm) as in B35 but has the bigger hole for the shaft..

[kerrie]

Jonsku, is correct 3.0L flywheel, clutch and gerabox, alternatively, 6 speed with the 240mm M62B44 clutch set-up.
I assume you are using the 3.0l parts?

[littlechef]

and that will work ok with the 3-litre flywheel?

[littlechef]

I have a 3-litre dual mass flywheel and 6 speed(540i) , so I can use the m6244 clutch?

[kerrie]

Yes, just make sure it is the 240mm unit!

[littlechef]

Nice one, was going to order a 3-litre one today, glad I jumped on here first!! cheers kerrie

[stbaz]

i might....and i stress might....have a manual 3.0l loom and ecu which is non ews and i asume with a change of chip / remap this would work..... however i might need to use this myself as i have a non ews auto loom on the engine that i am using which will have a manual box

can anyone clarify that a non ews m60b40 auto loom on a m60b40 manual conversion will work or not without the auto box ecu plugged in or will i need to use the m60b30 manual loom with the m60b40 ecu ??

this will help out myself and littlechef i think

baz

[Jonsku]

The autobox ECU does not need to be plugged in. In fact, you can cut all the wires going to it (just be careful when cutting and check where is which wire going etc..), that way you can make the loom cleaner and simpler. This is with M60.

I'm not sure of how it would work with M62, though.

[stbaz]

yeh it is m60 . that is good then. i was concerned that the engine ecu would stop the engine from starting up as it might be looking for the auto gear selector being in position p or n

[Jonsku]

yeh it is m60 . that is good then. i was concerned that the engine ecu would stop the engine from starting up as it might be looking for the auto gear selector being in position p or n

Yes it is going to look for that but it's not going through the autobox, but it cuts the "starter wire" (black-yellow) with a relay. Just take the relay away and lead the wire directly to the ignition switch wire and you'll be fine.

[littlechef]

I have been making exhaust manifolds fit today, man thats no fun! I managed to complete one side, will aim to get the steering arm side completed one night this week, I will try to post some pics soon of my progress, is danthe still selling the solid steering arm? I think this my make life a lot easier