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Every control module on the 1984-1991 BMW 318i — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Instrument Cluster (KOMBI)1.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Dashboard behind instrument panel
⚠️ Analog cluster with basic electronics; odometer stored in cluster; mileage transfer not possible
Anti-lock Brake System Control Unit (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Engine bay, driver side near brake master cylinder
⚠️ Optional equipment; Bosch ABS 2 or Teves Mark II; bleeding procedure required after replacement
Digital Motor Electronics (DME)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Engine bay, driver side firewall or under intake manifold
🔧 DIS/MoDiC or INPA
⚠️ Early Motronic 1.1/1.3 systems; EPROM replacement common for performance tuning; basic adaptation only, no VIN coding
Radio Control Unit (Radio)0.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Center console radio slot
⚠️ Standalone unit; may require radio code after battery disconnect
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
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🌧️ Wiper Blades
1987
20″
Driver side
20″
Passenger side
Attachmenthook
📝 E30 generation sedan. Standard hook arm attachment.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1987 BMW 318i 1.8L I4 and can vary by trim.
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