How many wires does a BMW accelerator pedal have and how to connect them?
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The BMW accelerator pedal has 4 wires. Tools needed: flywheel wrench, pliers, flashlight. Open the hood, remove the engine guard plate, the adjustment for level is between the two screws. The red wire indicates the direction of the accelerator cable, both removal and installation are easy. The accelerator cable passes through the cabin from here, but it needs to be removed from the inside.
As a long-time BMW owner with three models under my belt, I've removed the accelerator pedal twice. Currently, BMW vehicles mostly feature electronic throttles, with a total of six wires behind the pedal. Among these, two sets are responsible for transmitting position signals to the engine control unit, and another set serves as the idle contact. When wiring, it's essential to first disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. The connector comes with a foolproof design—just align the clips and plug it in. However, the wire color coding differs between the older E90 and the newer G20 models, so it's best to refer to the service manual. During my own installation of the M Performance kit, I discovered that incorrect wiring could trigger engine fault codes or even speed limiting. Therefore, I recommend having this handled by a professional tuning shop. After completing the wiring, it's necessary to perform pedal matching and calibration using a diagnostic computer.