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    Aim Infotech: BMW 3 Series (E46), M3 (E46) Obdii +ecu Connection

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    This document provides instructions for connecting AiM devices to BMW 3 Series (E46) and BMW M3 (E46) models from 2001-2006. There are two connection options - through the OBDII port using ISO9141-2 protocol, which provides basic parameters, or directly to the ECU CAN wires using BMW-MINI specific protocol for more channels. The OBDII connection details and Race Studio configuration are outlined, as well as the ECU CAN connection details, pinouts and required Race Studio settings. Finally, the channels received via each protocol are listed.

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    This document provides instructions for connecting AiM devices to BMW 3 Series (E46) and BMW M3 (E46) models from 2001-2006. There are two connection options - through the OBDII port using ISO9141-2 protocol, which provides basic parameters, or directly to the ECU CAN wires using BMW-MINI specific protocol for more channels. The OBDII connection details and Race Studio configuration are outlined, as well as the ECU CAN connection details, pinouts and required Race Studio settings. Finally, the channels received via each protocol are listed.

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    This document provides instructions for connecting AiM devices to BMW 3 Series (E46) and BMW M3 (E46) models from 2001-2006. There are two connection options - through the OBDII port using ISO9141-2 protocol, which provides basic parameters, or directly to the ECU CAN wires using BMW-MINI specific protocol for more channels. The OBDII connection details and Race Studio configuration are outlined, as well as the ECU CAN connection details, pinouts and required Race Studio settings. Finally, the channels received via each protocol are listed.

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    This document provides instructions for connecting AiM devices to BMW 3 Series (E46) and BMW M3 (E46) models from 2001-2006. There are two connection options - through the OBDII port using ISO9141-2 protocol, which provides basic parameters, or directly to the ECU CAN wires using BMW-MINI specific protocol for more channels. The OBDII connection details and Race Studio configuration are outlined, as well as the ECU CAN connection details, pinouts and required Race Studio settings. Finally, the channels received via each protocol are listed.

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    AiM Infotech

    BMW 3 Series (E46), M3


    (E46) OBDII +ECU
    Connection

    Release 1.05
    1
    Models and years
    This document explains how to connect AiM devices to the vehicle Engine Control Unit (ECU) data
    stream.
    Supported models and years are:

    • BMW 3 Series (E46) 2001-2005


    • BMW M3 (E46) 2001-2006

    2
    Connection and configuration
    AiM devices can be connected to these models in two different ways:
    • through the OBD II plug, using a standard OBD II protocol (easy connection, basic parameters)
    • through a direct connection to the ECU CAN wires, using a specific manufacturer CAN protocol.

    1
    2.1
    OBDII connection
    These models feature a standard diagnostic protocol based on CAN/K-Line/RS232, accessible through
    the OBDII plug placed on the left of the driver seat (following left picture). For this installation refer to
    the following pinout of the OBDII plug (vehicle side – front view) and connection table.

    OBDII connector pin Pin function AiM cable


    7 K Line K Line

    2.2
    OBDII – Race Studio configuration
    Before connecting the AiM device to the OBD II plug, set all functions using AiM software Race Studio.
    The parameters to set in the device configuration are:

    • ECU manufacturer: OBD_II


    • ECU Model: ISO9141-2

    2
    2.3
    ECU CAN connection
    These models feature a CAN data bus accessible through the ECU main connector. It is strongly
    recommended to refer to a skilled technician to perform this kind of installation. For this installation
    refer to the following pinout of the car’s ECU connector (vehicle side – front view) and connection
    table.

    Pin function BMW ECU cable colour AiM cable label


    CAN 1 High Yellow/Red CAN+
    CAN 1 Low Yellow/Brown CAN-
    CAN 2 High Yellow/Black CAN+
    CAN 2 Low Yellow/Brown CAN-

    Please note: BMW 3 Series (E46) ECU has the CAN bus on the 40 pins X60004 connector too. Here
    below is connection table

    40 Pins X60004 connector pin Pin function BMW ECU cable colour AiM cable label
    36 CAN High Yellow CAN+
    37 CAN Low Black

    2.4
    ECU CAN – Race Studio configuration
    Before connecting the AiM device to the ECU, set all functions using AiM software Race Studio. The
    parameters to set in the device configuration are:

    • ECU manufacturer: BMW


    • ECU Model: BMW_MINI

    3
    3
    Protocols
    Channels received by AiM devices change according to the selected protocol.

    3.1
    “OBDII – ISO9141-2” protocol
    Channels received by AiM devices configured with " OBDII – ISO9141-2” protocol are:

    ID CHANNEL NAME FUNCTION


    ECU_1 OBDII_RPM RPM
    ECU_2 OBDII_SPEED Speed
    ECU_3 OBDII_ECT Engine coolant temperature
    ECU_4 OBDII_TPS Throttle position sensor
    ECU_5 OBDII_IAT Intake air temperature
    ECU_6 OBDII_MAP Manifold air pressure
    ECU_7 OBDII_MAF Manifold air flow
    ECU_8 OBDII_FUEL_LEV Fuel level
    ECU_9 OBDII_PPS Pedal position sensor
    Please note: channels listed above are those polled by AiM devices. They may or may not come
    across in the data stream depending on models. RPM, TPS, ECT and speed are generally available.
    Moreover please remember: this protocol will not apply to M3 models.

    4
    3.2
    “BMW – BMW_MINI” protocol
    Channels received by AiM devices configured with "BMW – BMW_MINI” protocol are:

    CHANNEL NAME FUNCTION

    RPM RPM
    GEAR Active gear
    SPEED Vehicle speed
    WHFL Front left wheel speed
    WHFR Front right wheel speed
    WHRL Rear left wheel speed
    WHRR Rear right wheel speed
    RPM TURBO Turbo RPM
    WATER TEMP Eater temperature
    ENGINE OIL TEMP Oil temperature
    GEARBOX TEMP Gearbox temperature
    TEMP OUTSIDE Outside air temperature
    BRAKE PRESSURE Brake pressure
    STEER ANGLE Steering angle
    ENGINE MOMENT Engine moment
    PEDAL POSITION Pedal position sensor
    FUEL Fuel level
    TORQUE Torque
    ABS FAIL ABS failure
    ASC REG ASC regulation
    DSC REG DSC regulation
    STEER ANG2 Steering angle 2
    5
    ELECTROV STATE Electro valve state
    BRAKE SWITCH Brake switch
    CLUTCH SWITCH Clutch switch
    FULL LOAD ALTE Full load alternator
    MIL CHK ENG Engine malfunctioning checking
    Technical note: not all data channels outlined in the ECU template are validated for each
    manufacturer model or variant; some of the outlined channels are model and year specific, and
    therefore may not be applicable
    .

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