Bmw Bmw 1998
Model Bmw made in 1998 by Bmw got 5 consumer complains as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 72 04 98 | 10/01/1998 | 602917 | Information on new airbags. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| #10/1998 | 10/01/1998 | 603400 | Various installation instructions regarding c.d. player 45 degree angle mounting bracket kit. *yc | 02/19/1999 | |
| 11 09 98 | 10/01/1998 | 602922 | Conditions with vanos valve mechanically jamming. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| 11 07 98 | 09/01/1998 | 602473 | A rough idle may be observed with the engine at operating temperature due to unfavorable valve timing tolerances during the valve overlap phase. *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
| 11 05 98 | 09/01/1998 | 602471 | Brief information regarding crankcase ventilation system check. *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 11 06 98 | 11/01/1998 | 602779 | Subject regarding oxygen sensor update and dme reprogramming. *yc | 01/13/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 11 06 98 | 09/01/1998 | 602472 | Information pertaining to oxygen sensor update and dme reprogramming. *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 710199 | 02/01/1999 | 604621 | Procedures on replacing m-mobility system. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 64 06 97 | 11/01/1997 | 54137 | Concerns of humming / droning type noise from a/c system. *ak | 03/30/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 08 03 98 | 08/01/1998 | 602239 | Questions and answers for modic iii/cd 14. *yc | 10/16/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 09 02 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600707 | Programming coding explanations for central coding code label elimination. *yc | 06/02/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 24 01 98 | 01/01/1998 | 603973 | Subject regarding transmission fluid level checking procedure and application chart. *yc | 03/12/1999 | |
| 24 01 98 | 10/01/1998 | 602916 | Subject on transmission fluid levell checking procedure and applicaation chart. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| 24 75 98 | 09/01/1998 | 602233 | Subject regarding automatic transmission a5s 36or (5l40-e). *yc | 10/16/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 25 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600872 | Replacement of shift interlock switch. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 98 01 01 | 04/01/1998 | 601747 | Installation instructions that will help a bmw service technician to upgrade the bmw dis on an 8.4 gbyte hard drive on site in the bmw workshop. *yc *jn | 08/21/1998 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 36 03 97 | 02/01/1998 | 600298 | Information on tire applications. all 1998 models *db*yc | 05/06/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 120400 | 07/01/2000 | 614336 | Customer complains that the check engine lamp is illuminated and secondary air system fault codes are set in the engine control module. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| 04 08 98 | 09/01/1998 | 602470 | Subject on the slack tube manometer test tool. *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
| 62 05 98 | 07/01/1998 | 601933 | Coolant temperature gauge reads high under normal operating conditions. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Seatbelt tensioner wiring fails and airbag light keeps going on. dealer keeps performing tsb but it fails again shortly and the airbag warning light comes back.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Transmission failed. *yc | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Seatbelt tensioner wiring fails and airbag light keeps going on. dealer keeps performing tsb but it fails again shortly and the airbag warning light comes back.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Brake pads worn causing noise. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Throttle sensor failure. *yc | |||