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carmageddon · Sep 27th, 2006, 01:22 PM

Hi guys,

I've been reading this forum on and off for a while now and it's been very useful. So I've decided to join up. Any info I can impart back to the forum I will gladly give.

However, I've a few questions to start with:

1) Does anyone know what anything about the 3 'discretionary' lines on the OBD connector (pins 1, 7 and 8)? Are they K-Line or CAN or something else?

2) There is a blue/brown twisted pair that goes to a sensor of some sort on the battery connector in the boot of my MCS. Does anyone know what this is?

Thanks,

Carmageddon

carmageddon · Sep 27th, 2006, 02:34 PM

Ok,

After searching the forum it apears that I probably want a copy of the BMW WDS DVD. I've had a quick look on ebay and there seem to be quite a few varients the most common being v.8. They also only seem to cost about £3, is this correct. Seems awfully cheep if it really contains that much info about the cars electricals.

Anyone got any hints as to which version to spend the money on?

Thanks,

Carmageddon

Bhozar · Sep 27th, 2006, 03:46 PM

I think you can get the manuals for free online. I have seen them linked to from different posts on here before. I have had a few of them for things like fitting aero kit and aux driving lights.

chris.lamb · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:04 PM

I bought a copy of BMW WDS off ebay and can recommend it.

the twisted pair to the battery connector is the control lines for a smal explosive charge that disconnects the battery is a big crash.
Like an airbag detonator.

carmageddon · Sep 27th, 2006, 10:39 PM

Chris,

Thanks for that info. Was it the CD or DVD that you purchased? Is there a version specific to the Mini or does it cover all current BMW models?

There are also some 'Workshop Manual' discs for sale, do you know if these are the same or if they contain other information?

One more open question: Does anyone know where the GPS antenna is located for the factory installed sat nav? Is the antenna installed if the sat nav option isn't specified? My car is a 2005 MCS.

Thanks,

Carmageddon

chris.lamb · Oct 1st, 2006, 06:29 PM

Carmag,

I bought the CD version and it only covered MINI but in all languages.
I yes the full dealer version covers all BMW models.

The other workshop manuals (TIS) cover other things and not wiring diagrams. I also use TIS as well as RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog

As far as I know the Sat Nav antenna is in the external "shark fin" antenna on the roof. If not specced it is not fitted.

Cheeers

Chris

earlgrey · Nov 29th, 2007, 08:19 AM

How about the wiring diagram? Anyways to get it online?

chris.lamb · Nov 30th, 2007, 09:57 AM

The WDS CD uses Internet explorer to access it so I guess its possible.
I'm no Website expert but would be happy to work with someone who could supply the website, I will supply the files from the CD.

Any offers?

chris.lamb · Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:16 PM

Zipped up the working bits of the WDA CD are only 4MB.
So if anyone wants them, drop me a pm with your email address and I will send on to you.
WDS also needs Adobe SVG viwer but that is a free download from Adobe.

Sep 27th, 2006, 01:22 PM	#1
carmageddon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Wiring question Hi guys, I've been reading this forum on and off for a while now and it's been very useful. So I've decided to join up. Any info I can impart back to the forum I will gladly give. However, I've a few questions to start with: 1) Does anyone know what anything about the 3 'discretionary' lines on the OBD connector (pins 1, 7 and 8)? Are they K-Line or CAN or something else? 2) There is a blue/brown twisted pair that goes to a sensor of some sort on the battery connector in the boot of my MCS. Does anyone know what this is? Thanks, Carmageddon

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Sep 27th, 2006, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
carmageddon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Ok, After searching the forum it apears that I probably want a copy of the BMW WDS DVD. I've had a quick look on ebay and there seem to be quite a few varients the most common being v.8. They also only seem to cost about £3, is this correct. Seems awfully cheep if it really contains that much info about the cars electricals. Anyone got any hints as to which version to spend the money on? Thanks, Carmageddon

Sep 27th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	I think you can get the manuals for free online. I have seen them linked to from different posts on here before. I have had a few of them for things like fitting aero kit and aux driving lights.

Sep 27th, 2006, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 345 Offline	I bought a copy of BMW WDS off ebay and can recommend it. the twisted pair to the battery connector is the control lines for a smal explosive charge that disconnects the battery is a big crash. Like an airbag detonator.

Sep 27th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
carmageddon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Chris, Thanks for that info. Was it the CD or DVD that you purchased? Is there a version specific to the Mini or does it cover all current BMW models? There are also some 'Workshop Manual' discs for sale, do you know if these are the same or if they contain other information? One more open question: Does anyone know where the GPS antenna is located for the factory installed sat nav? Is the antenna installed if the sat nav option isn't specified? My car is a 2005 MCS. Thanks, Carmageddon

Oct 1st, 2006, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 345 Offline	Carmag, I bought the CD version and it only covered MINI but in all languages. I yes the full dealer version covers all BMW models. The other workshop manuals (TIS) cover other things and not wiring diagrams. I also use TIS as well as RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog As far as I know the Sat Nav antenna is in the external "shark fin" antenna on the roof. If not specced it is not fitted. Cheeers Chris

Nov 29th, 2007, 08:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
earlgrey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 5 Offline	How about the wiring diagram? Anyways to get it online?

Nov 30th, 2007, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 345 Offline	The WDS CD uses Internet explorer to access it so I guess its possible. I'm no Website expert but would be happy to work with someone who could supply the website, I will supply the files from the CD. Any offers?

Dec 3rd, 2007, 04:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 345 Offline	Zipped up the working bits of the WDA CD are only 4MB. So if anyone wants them, drop me a pm with your email address and I will send on to you. WDS also needs Adobe SVG viwer but that is a free download from Adobe.

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