Technical data

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EKP module
As on the E60 Series (8-cylinder and diesel),
the EKP module is located on the rear right in
the luggage compartment. The power output
stage of this control unit has been adapted to
the additional pump and the modified control
logic.
Ionic current control unit
The two ionic current control units supplied by
the manufacturer Helbako are mounted on the
front of the cylinder head covers of the
respective cylinder bank.
Crankshaft sensor
The crankshaft sensor registers the engine
speed at the incremental wheel of the ring
gear. The position of the crankshaft is
determined by a tooth gap.
The incremental wheel on the ring gear has a
pitch of 60 - 2 teeth.
The sensor is designed as an inductive
sensor.
Camshaft sensor
Each camshaft is monitored by an individual
Hall sensor.
The sensor wheel is cast onto the camshafts.
Oil condition sensor (QLT)
The oil condition sensor has been adapted
from the N62 and the software
correspondingly adapted.
5 - Ionic current control unit