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Checking and adjusting the air gap (TCI system) (BMW 5 Series E28)

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If your car's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you know the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Before disconnecting the wire, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language.


If a message in another language appears on the instrument cluster display after connecting the battery, refer to Section 1 for the language setting procedure Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language.


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.


2. Insert a bronze feeler gauge between the sensor rotor and the pulse sensor. Move the feeler gauge up and down - if the gap is correct, then a slight resistance will be felt when moving the feeler gauge. The gap should correspond Table of sizes and adjustment data at the end of the Guide.

3. To adjust the gap, it is necessary to remove the pulse sensor and the base from the distributor (see illustration).

4. Following paragraphs 2-9 of Section Checking and replacing the pulse sensor and ignition control unit (tCI system), loosen the screws that secure the pulse sensor to the base.

5. Carefully insert the dipstick and tighten the screws.

6. Install the removed unit into the distributor and check the adjustment.

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