Replacing NOx emulator NOXEM 129 | 130. Introduction
The procedure of replacing the NOx emulator is very simple and takes 10 to 15 minutes.
After replacing the NOx emulator, several service procedures have to be performed.
- Coding of replacement of the NOx sensor. This procedure has to be performed as prescribed by BMW AG (in this case it’s the replacement of NOx emulator instead of the sensor). The NOx sensor reports to the engine management system several important parameters (content of oxygen in the exhaust, content of NOx, etc.), the engine management system processes the information and evaluates if the sensor readings are reliable and correct. It is critically important to update the “profile” of the sensor after replacement.
- Coding of replacement of the NOx catalytic converter. The engine management system monitors the status of a NOx catalytic converter. Data on its short-term poisoning (with sulfur) and long-term deterioration are stored in the engine management unit. The engine management unit allows only long-term performance deterioration – this is self-explanatory. If insufficient long-term performance of NOx catalytic converter is detected (error message 30E9 stored), after replacing the catalytic converter the engine management unit has to be “informed”, that the catalytic converter is replaced. Otherwise the new catalytic converter will not be used, because the engine management unit will be sure, that the catalytic converter is still damaged. This procedure also is intended in regulations from BMW AG as a service procedure.
- Re-adaptation of the engine. If the car has been driving for a while with a defective NOx system, the performance of the engine has been disturbed. The engine has used only one injection mode: Homogeneous injection (actually: emergency mode) from three possible modes; many service procedures (measuring of injector’s leakage and reaction time; equalization of the cylinder’s mechanical and chemical efficiency, etc.) are also been disturbed, as mentioned here. After installation of NOx emulator and executing all procedures, mentioned in No.1 & No.2, the re-adaptation procedure of the engine should proceed. This procedure is described in the entry “Installation of NOx emulator. Part 2”.
Attention! Do not use aerosol type spray (brake cleaner, WD40 and similar) during replacement of the sensor! The fume of these sprays can damage the sensor! Remove the protective cap from the sensor directly before installation. If a spray is previously used, dry the surface using compressed air for several minutes.
To perform all service procedures, you will need:
- ISTA D/+ (for encoding and re-adaptation)
- INPA (recommended alternative for re-adaptation)
Installing of NOXEM. Part 1 | Replacement, encoding (using ISTA D/+)
Installing of NOXEM. Part 2 | Re-adapting (using ISTA D/+ or INPA)
Important! For all owners of the N43/53 series engine (and N52/54/55 as well), we are recommending to purchase an ELM327 OBD diagnostics adapter. This is a cost-effective (starting from 3 EUR) solution with different connection (Bluetooth; Wifi; USB) option. With this adapter, you will see ignition quality (misfire counters) for each cylinder. If your engine has problems with ignition (partially damaged ignition coil, leaking injector, etc.), the situation may become worst when the Stratified charge will be re-enabled. The burning of lean mixture requires the maximal power of spark, even the smallest current leakage or incorrect fuel beam can provoke misfires. With ELM327 adapter you will determine misfiring cylinder within seconds!
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