On the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and on the BMW X5, the junction box assumes a central role in the vehicle. In the junction box, the power distribution box and junction box electronics form a unit. The junction…
BMW Junction Box (JBE)
BMW Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
The BMW Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) is a mechanical/electronic device which is connected directly to the negative battery terminal. The IBS contains a micro-processor that is used to monitor/measure various battery conditions such as: Terminal voltage via measurement…
BMW Energy Diagnosis
The aim of the energy diagnosis test module is to determine possible causes of a breakdown due to a flat battery or problems in the vehicle electrical system A breakdown due to a drained battery or problems in the vehicle…
BMW Coding & Programming – Do you know the difference?
What is Coding? It is a process utilized by BMW, which groups system specific operating requirements (Data) together and then assigns a label/code to each of these groups of data. The various groups of data are all pre-loaded into system…
BMW Battery Registration
BMWs equipped with an IBS need to know when you replace the battery, battery capacity and battery type must be registered! YOU DO NEED TO REGISTER battery replacements on BMWs with an IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor). Why register the battery…
What is On-board diagnostics (OBD)
ODB On-board diagnostics, or OBD, is an automotive term referring to a vehicle’s self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle sub-systems. The amount of diagnostic…
What is a BMW diagnostic scan?
A genuine BMW ISTA diagnostic scan or vehicle test determines the control units installed in the vehicle and their variants, as well as their special equipment. Furthermore the vehicle test reads the diagnostic and service-related data from the control units and…
BMW MRS and SRS
One of the most common annoyances associated with the late-model BMWs is the somewhat troublesome air bag warning lamp. Sometimes the light will stay lit, and then go out after about 3 minutes of driving. Sometimes it will blink and then…