FREON
The refrigerant Freon R12 is used in most BMW automobiles with an air
conditioner up through the 1992
model year. It has a boiling point of - 29.8ºC (sea level), at which the
refrigerant is t
OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system
A musty odor may be detected in the vehicle, particularly when the air
conditioner is first switched on.
This is caused by microorganisms growing on the evaporator from moisture
condensation.
A di
The ignition system on modern BMW engines consist of one ignition coil per
cylinder. This arrangement is
known as RZV, or Direct Stationary Ignition. The ignition coil receives fused
power usually from the DME
main relay or IVM (N62).
The ignition coil primary circuit is controlled (triggered) by
Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier handling.
The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever posit