Tools - New 88 Pin Universal Adapter

90bmw16 Group 04 Tools and Equipment
Bulletin Number 04 14 90 (3114)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ September 1990 Service Engineering



SUBJECT: 88 Pin Universal Adapter

Situation: Due to the increased number of connectors on some control units (i.e. 88 Pin-M42 1.7 Motronic) a new universal adapter has been developed.
In order to minimize interference (eg., radio frequency interference) the interior of the box is shielded. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that the ground cable is connected to the vehicle body when the box is in use.

The new 88 Pin adapter also utilizes a Printed Circuit (PC) board inside (in place of a wiring harness). This helps keep the capacitive and inductive load to a minimum.

Please follow approved diagnostic procedures and use fused jumpers.

This tool will be sent to all BMW automotive dealers under the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional tools may be purchased through your Parts Distribution Center.
The following cables will not be sent through the Automatic Tools Shipment Program, but may be purchased through your Parts Distribution Center, as spare replacement parts for the 88 Pin Universal adapter.

Red Test Cable Black Test Cable
P/N 88 88 6 614 413 P/N 88 88 6 614 412
Introd. Price = $18.03 Introd. Price = $18.03