（PDX-B1 As of August, 2016 No.2)

USER’S MANUAL ( PDX-B1 )Product Number :Sub-Computer for BMW

POWER DRIVE

Thank you for purchasing PIVOT product.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
●If this product is given to anotheruser, make sure to include thisUser’ s Manual.

Product＋Improper use or disregard of these warnings may

Improper use or disregard of these warnings may cause

CAUTION injury to persons, damage the product and other things.

WARNING result in the injury or death of people.
●Do not work in areas where
there is excessive exhaust.
D u e t o ve h i c l e e x h a u s t e m i s s i o npoisoning or fire may result in adamage to humans.

●Do not crush the cable.
Please be careful that the cable does
not get crushed by the seat rail or car
door steel plate, nor cut by any sharp
steel plate as this may cause a poorconnection or an electric short leading
to fire or other danger.

●Do not operate while driving.
Operating and checking duringd r i v i n g m ay c a u s e a n a c c i d e n t;please use with the utmost consideration for safety.

●Please securely fasten theproduct to a stable place andbe sure to store bundle away
all wires with tape, etc...
It is very dangerous to pull tangled
wires by force or allow tangled wires
to interfere with driving.

● Just af ter installation do notexer t any strong force on theproduct.

●Do not install the product in any
place subject to high temperature or any place where water
may be splashed.
●Make sure to replace all screws
and parts to their original place.
●Do not, in any manner, process,take apart, or make changes tothis product.

Please note that it's easy to unstick justafter fixing the product with doublesided tape.

●Do Not Use Chemical Cleansers.
If the unit gets dirty please wipe with asoft cloth to remove any dirt. Do not use
chemical cleansers such as thinner,benzene, or alcohol.

1. This product cannot be installed in cars which use the different DME (engine computer) from the standard or use asub-computer. (can be installed with 3-drive series)
2. Cannot be displayed exact value on Boost meter using Diagnostic Monitoring Connector and Torque meter of the car.
(including PIVOT products : 52X-BM, 52X-Z4, 52X-F3 etc.)
3. If not carried out work as procedure, warning message might light.

Contents

Please check the contents of the package

WARNING / CAUTION / Contents …… 1
Features ………………………………… 1Part Names ……………………………… 1
Connecting The Wires ………………… 2
Sensor Position of Each Vehicle Typeand Install Examples ……………… 2 〜 3
Installing The Product………………… 4

UnitHarness

Zip Ties(Large) × 2(Small) × 8

Double-sidedTape×3

Screwdriver

User’ sManual[70 × 90×20 mm]

Level Adjustment ………………………… 4
Troubleshooting ………………………… 4Features

Part Names

Because Power Drive (PDX-B1) is a control system based on results from actual testing of
BMW-N20 engines, you are ensured real power that suits your needs.

121

4

9

6

2378Performance Boost

Simple Coupler Connection

Power Drive gives you per formance boost ;maximum 1.48 seconds reducing at 0-100km/h
time, power increase about 60 ps and torque up
5.8 kgm on our measured results.

Simple coupler connection within the engine
room means easy trouble-free installation.

Level Adjustment

The circuit board is protected by a double layerwaterproof coating and the sealed case is designed
to drain away water and protect from high pressure
water and condensation; ensuring long worry-freeusage.

The boost pressure can be adjusted in 9 stepsof 10% from normal to up to 1.9 times normal tomeet your needs whether driving in the city or
racing.

Power Boost with Safety Range
Besides offering boost up within your cars fuelcontrol range and adjusting for boost durings t ar tu p a n d l ow water te m p er atur e, i f t h e
product should fail it will automatically return tonormal boost levels to ensure safet y whiledriving.

3

Waterproof Drainage Design

Easy Installation with Thin Compact Unit
Thin Compact unit Installation is made easy by fixing
the unit with double-sided tape or zip ties.
※Do not install in areas prone to strong engine
vibration or extreme heat.

No Repair or Inspection Necessary
As this product makes no alterations to the DME(engine computer), it has no impact on inspection,repair or DME version upgrades.

1

LED ………………… Lights during operation

2Adjustment dial… For boost level adjustment

3

Cap ………………… Cap of adjustment dial

1Connecting The Wires
Basic Wiring

4-pin Connector

4-pin Connector

4-pin Connector

MaleMaleMaleUnit

8-pin Connector

FemaleFemaleConnecting Each Sensor

FemaleYellow

RedBlueIntake Manifold
SensorBoost Pressure
SensorHot-film
Air Mass
Meter(0.7 m)(0.7 m)(1.2 m)Vehicle sensor
Harness

4-pin Connector
MaleSensor

FemaleHarness(0.3 m)Harness(Length from the 8-pin Connector)

Follow the procedure below when connecting. If not carried out work as procedure, warning message might light.

●Pull out the connector（Common to each model）

Connection Procedure

1

Key Switch OFF.

2

Open the hood.

3

Close all doors and lock them.

4

Wait for more then 15 minutes
after doors locked.

5

A

Remove the hook
Pull out

Connect each Sensor.
・See page 2 to 3 for the sensor position of each car type.
・Do not open the doors after finishing all connection.

6
7

Detachment
Remove the hook of car sideconnector using screwdriver andpull out.
※May also press the A section If youcan pull out

Attachment
Insert until locked.

■Unlock the connector

Connect the Harness to the Unit.

Locked state

Fasten the Unit.

Attachment and Detachmentof Car side Female connector

Lock

Unlocked state
Lock・See page 2 to 3 for the Unit install examples of each car type.
・See page 4 for fasening.

8

Fasten the Harness.

9Start the engine andcheck the LED lights or not.

Slide the Lock to arrow direction
and pull out the connector.

Sensor Position of Each Vehicle Type and Unit Install examples
220i/320i/420i

Unit(e.g. Top of the Fuse box)

Intake Manifold SensorUnit

Boost Pressure Sensor

Hot-film Air Mass Meter

2

523i

Intake Manifold Sensor

Boost Pressure Sensor

Hot-film Air Mass Meter

Unit

Z4 20iUnit(e.g. Top of the Air cleaner box)

Intake Manifold Sensor

Boost Pressure Sensor
Hot-film Air Mass MeterUnit

X1 20iIntake Manifold Sensor
Boost Sensor

Unit
Hot-film Air Mass Meter

3

Installing The Product●Fastening to Flat Space●When Fastening to a Cable or Pipe
Fastening using Double-sided tape.

Not fastening withthis side down

※Do not cover the holes for drainage porton the backside of the unit withDouble-sided tape.

Unit

Holes

Double-sidedtape

Fastening to a Thick cableor pipe

Fastening to a Thin cableor pipe

Zip tie (Large)

Zip tie (Small)

Fastening
3 to 4 places

Not Throughholes

Fastening
position

Zip tie (Small)Through holes

Clean toremove
oil and dust.

Thick cable or pipe
HoleThin cable or pipe

Hole

※Do not install in areas prone to strong engine vibration or extreme heat.

Level Adjustment●Level Value Adjustment (Usually not necessary)

901

23

Wait for the LED lights off.

456

2

Key Switch OFF.

78

1

Turn the arrow ofcenter of dial withscrewdriver.

Remove the cap.

Turn the Dial
after the LED lights off.

4Key Switch ON.

5Setting Completed
when the LED lights.

●Relation of Dial Numbers and Boost Pressure
Boost Pressure

3Put back in its place.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

If warning message displayed
If warning message displayed when you use
d i f fe r e n t p a r t s s u c h a s m u f f l e r f r o m i t s
standards, please set the level value 2 to 3
steps lower.

9Level value

Recommended value(Factory setting)NormalPeak Boost of Each Level (kPa)

CarMoldel0（Normal）

1

2

34

5678

9320i

60

72

79

848995

100

104

108

112

420i

58

647076

81868992

95

98

523i

75

88

89

90

91

92

95

98

101

105

Z4

80

97

100

102

105

108

112

116

121

126

X1788792

96

100

104

107

110

114118※The results shown here are from actual tests carried out by PIVOT and may differ fromother car type and conditions.

Troubleshooting
TroublePossible Causes

Possible Solutions

LED does not light or blinks.

Poor connection of Harness .

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections ofHarness .

Warning message lights.

Poor connection of Harness .

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections ofHarness and restart the engine.

Not carried out connecting as procedure order.

Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections ofHarness and restart the engine.

Adjustment Dial is set to 0.
（0=Normal）

Please reconfirm Adjustment Dial .

Not feel any differences.

※Our products have already been recognized as our Industrial Property or are in the process of receiving Industrial Property status.
※We plan in the near future to take all possible legal measures to protect against unfair competition from look-alike products using similar designs, regulating characteristics,
circuitry and circuitry layout.
※We strictly prohibit the unlicensed use of the PIVOT trademark and the unauthorized use of PIVOT User’ s Manual.

4PIVOT CORPORATION

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