BMW E36 Guide - Revision history

Brentp: /* Connecting to the first Pulse/RPM input of the system */

2026-06-02T17:44:45Z

Connecting to the first Pulse/RPM input of the system

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	===Connecting to the first Pulse/RPM input of the system===		===Connecting to the first Pulse/RPM input of the system===
	* Connect the sensor pigtail to Port P2 of the 4 way splitter, ~~and~~ then the "A" branch of the 8-4 splitter		* Connect the sensor pigtail to Port P2 of the 4 way splitter, then connect the splitter to the "A" branch of the 8-4 splitter
	* Configure the first channel at the top of the list for Pulse/RPM Sensors in the RaceCapture app		* Configure the first channel at the top of the list for Pulse/RPM Sensors in the RaceCapture app

Brentp: /* RaceCapture/Pro Timer RPM Configuration */

2026-06-02T17:43:38Z

RaceCapture/Pro Timer RPM Configuration

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	* Timer Speed: Medium		* Timer Speed: Medium
	* Pulse Per Revolution: 3		* Pulse Per Revolution: 3

			===Connecting to the first Pulse/RPM input of the system===
			* Connect the sensor pigtail to Port P2 of the 4 way splitter, and then the "A" branch of the 8-4 splitter
			* Configure the first channel at the top of the list for Pulse/RPM Sensors in the RaceCapture app

			[[image:BMW_E36_RPM_timer_configuration.jpg\|800px]]

	==TPS==		==TPS==

Brentp: /* Fuel Level */

2026-04-13T16:31:20Z

Fuel Level

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	*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1041375552601984/permalink/1041384422601097/ Facebook Discussion]		*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1041375552601984/permalink/1041384422601097/ Facebook Discussion]

	Tap the brown/yellow wire that is in the small connector on the back of the dash closest to the driver's door.		Tap the brown/yellow wire that is in the small connector on the back of the dash closest to
			the driver's door.

	Mapping in ~~RCP~~		'''Note''': This assumes the factory gauge is still connected.

			Mapping in the analog channel
	*0.2v = 0 (empty)		*0.2v = 0 (empty)
	*1.33v = 25 (1/4)		*1.33v = 25 (1/4)

Brentp: /* Oil Pressure */

2026-04-07T15:38:07Z

Oil Pressure

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	==Oil Pressure==		==Oil Pressure==
	Recommend a dedicated 10 bar / 145 PSI 0.5-4.5v pressure sensor. [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/10-bar-~~145~~-psi~~-fluid~~-pressure-sensor/ Pressure Sensor]		Recommend a dedicated 10 bar / 145 PSI 0.5-4.5v pressure sensor. [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/10-bar-150-psi-pressure-sensor-with-plug-and-play-harness/ Pressure Sensor]

	==OBDII==		==OBDII==

Brentp: /* Brakes */

2020-06-29T23:12:30Z

Brakes

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	==Brakes==		==Brakes==
	*Tap the Blue/Red wire coming out of the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal. Wire this to a digital input of ~~RCP~~. Note: Must use a 10k Ohm ~~Resister~~ between ~~RCP~~ and brake light wire.		*Tap the Blue/Red wire coming out of the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal. Wire this to a digital GPIO input of RaceCapture. Note: Must use a 10k Ohm resistor between the GPIO input and brake light wire.

	*Can be helpful to know when the driver actually applies the brakes for data analysis of the driver. This gives you a simple yes/no of whether the driver is on the brakes. Lets you know exactly when they applied the brakes. Use this in conjunction with TPS to see how much time they are 'coasting', or how long it takes them to transition from throttle to brakes and vice versa.		*Can be helpful to know when the driver actually applies the brakes for data analysis of the driver. This gives you a simple yes/no of whether the driver is on the brakes. Lets you know exactly when they applied the brakes. Use this in conjunction with TPS to see how much time they are 'coasting', or how long it takes them to transition from throttle to brakes and vice versa.

Sbarton: /* OBDII */

2020-06-08T16:23:14Z

OBDII

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	==OBDII==		==OBDII==
	You can get a few channels from the OBDII port of the E36 using the [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/obdii-legacy-adapter/ ASL Legacy OBDII Cable], but it is fairly slow to update. Useful channels are RPM, EngineTemp, and TPS. See the [[RaceCapturePro2_OBD2\|Enabling OBD-II Guide]]. It is also possible to [[RaceCapturePro_Lua_Scripting_Examples#~~OBDII_tricks~~\|read and clear OBDII trouble/diagnostic codes via Lua Script]].		You can get a few channels from the OBDII port of the E36 using the [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/obdii-legacy-adapter/ ASL Legacy OBDII Cable], but it is fairly slow to update. Useful channels are RPM, EngineTemp, and TPS. See the [[RaceCapturePro2_OBD2\|Enabling OBD-II Guide]]. It is also possible to [[RaceCapturePro_Lua_Scripting_Examples#Display_OBDII_Codes_as_a_channel_and_allow_driver_to_reset_the_OBDII_Codes_with_a_button\|read and clear OBDII trouble/diagnostic codes via Lua Script]].

	Available Sensors:		Available Sensors:

Sbarton: /* OBDII */

2020-06-08T16:22:12Z

OBDII

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	==OBDII==		==OBDII==
	You can get a few channels from the OBDII port of the E36 using the [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/obdii-legacy-adapter/ ASL Legacy OBDII Cable], but it is fairly slow to update. Useful channels are RPM, EngineTemp, and TPS. See the [[RaceCapturePro2_OBD2\|Enabling OBD-II Guide]]. It is also possible to [[RaceCapturePro_Lua_Scripting_Examples#OBDII_tricks\|read and clear OBDII codes via Lua Script]].		You can get a few channels from the OBDII port of the E36 using the [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/obdii-legacy-adapter/ ASL Legacy OBDII Cable], but it is fairly slow to update. Useful channels are RPM, EngineTemp, and TPS. See the [[RaceCapturePro2_OBD2\|Enabling OBD-II Guide]]. It is also possible to [[RaceCapturePro_Lua_Scripting_Examples#OBDII_tricks\|read and clear OBDII trouble/diagnostic codes via Lua Script]].

	Available Sensors:		Available Sensors:

Sbarton: /* Engine Temperature */

2019-03-31T19:14:48Z

Engine Temperature

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	''In research''		''In research''

	Should be similar to [[BMW_E30_Guide#~~Fuel_Level~~\|E30]]		Should be similar to [[BMW_E30_Guide#Engine_Temperature\|E30]]

	==Fuel Level==		==Fuel Level==

Sbarton: /* Brakes */

2019-03-23T20:33:30Z

Brakes

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	==Brakes==		==Brakes==
	*Tap the Blue/Red wire coming out of the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal. Wire this to a digital input of RCP. Note: Must use a 10k Ohm Resister between RCP and brake light wire.		*Tap the Blue/Red wire coming out of the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal. Wire this to a digital input of RCP. Note: Must use a 10k Ohm Resister between RCP and brake light wire.
	*Can be helpful to know when the driver actually applies the brakes for data analysis of the driver. This gives you a simple yes/no of whether the driver is on the brakes. Lets you know exactly when they applied the brakes. Use this in conjunction with TPS to see how much time they are 'coasting'.		*Can be helpful to know when the driver actually applies the brakes for data analysis of the driver. This gives you a simple yes/no of whether the driver is on the brakes. Lets you know exactly when they applied the brakes. Use this in conjunction with TPS to see how much time they are 'coasting', or how long it takes them to transition from throttle to brakes and vice versa.

	==Oil Pressure==		==Oil Pressure==

Sbarton: /* Brake Light */

2019-03-23T20:32:42Z

Brake Light

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	[[file:BMW_E36_fuel_level_curve.png]]		[[file:BMW_E36_fuel_level_curve.png]]

	==~~Brake Light~~==		==Brakes==
	*Tap the Blue/Red wire coming out of the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal. Wire this to a digital input of RCP. Note: Must use a 10k Ohm Resister between RCP and brake light wire.		*Tap the Blue/Red wire coming out of the brake light switch on the back of the brake pedal. Wire this to a digital input of RCP. Note: Must use a 10k Ohm Resister between RCP and brake light wire.
	*Can be helpful to know when the driver actually applies the brakes for data analysis of the driver. This gives you a simple yes/no of whether the driver is on the brakes. Lets you know exactly when they applied the brakes. Use this in conjunction with TPS to see how much time they are 'coasting'.		*Can be helpful to know when the driver actually applies the brakes for data analysis of the driver. This gives you a simple yes/no of whether the driver is on the brakes. Lets you know exactly when they applied the brakes. Use this in conjunction with TPS to see how much time they are 'coasting'.

	==Oil Pressure==		==Oil Pressure==