Rain Tracker Model: RT-50
Vehicle-Specific Installation Instructions
These instructions apply to these vehicles, which all have similar wiper systems:
BMW 318 93 - 99
BMW 323 98 - 99
BMW 325 92 - 95
BMW 328 96 - 99
BMW 525 89 - 95
BMW 530 94 - 95
BMW 535 89 - 93
BMW 540 94 - 95
BMW 735 88 - 92
BMW 740 93 - 94
BMW 750 88 - 94
BMW M 98 - 02
BMW M3 95 - 99
BMW M5 91 - 93
BMW Z3 96 - 02
Wiring Diagrams and Drawings:
BMW Logic-Diagram - Color Scheme 1- also for vehicles with similar wiper systems
Troubleshooting procedure. Print out if needed.
BMW Color Schemes Table - You may not need this.
Wire colors used in this vehicle:
+12V - LOCATE
GROUND - BRN
FAST-LOGIC - BLK/GRY
SLOW-LOGIC - BLK/BRN
WASH-LOGIC - BRN/PPL
Special Rain Tracker Installation Notes for this vehicle:
NOTE: FAST may be BLK/BRN directly off the switch but change to BLK/GRY
after the first connector.
All wires except +12V are available coming from the wiper switch. They
can usually be accessed by removing one or two access panels(Kick Panels).
HOW THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
In the BMW system, the stock wiper switch grounds logic lines from the
Windshield Wiper Module (WWM) to cause the system to enter high and low
speed operation. The switch does not carry wiper motor current. When a
Rain Tracker is installed, it grounds appropriate logic lines in parallel
with the switch. Thus, the WWM thinks the driver is simply the selecting
the right speed.
Factory diagrams can often be wrong. If at all possible, use a volt meter
to see which wires from the switch behave as shown. Fortunately, BMW wiper
systems do not vary much. Also, you can check the BMW Color Schemes table
for similar wire colors that might be closer to your vehicle.
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Vehicle data file name: bmw_logic_c1.veh
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