Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-12-09-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049299 | Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do | 01/15/2013 | |
| SI B12-55-06 | 04/01/2009 | 10025701 | N54-diagnosis for dme fc 29dc/2fbf for models e90, e92 produced from 06/06 and e93, e60, e61 produced from 03/07. *pe updated 7/8/09. *pe models e82, e88 produced from start 2000 and e71 produced from start 2000. | 09/02/2008 | |
| 280601 | 06/28/2001 | 621601 | Subject regarding final stage resistor 64 11 8 385 549. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| 610500 | 07/01/2000 | 610500 | 614330 | Subject regarding stabilant 22a electrical contact enhancer. *tt | 10/06/2000 |
| 610800 | 08/01/2000 | 614284 | Increased closed-circut currents which may occur permanently or intermittently, and cause the battery to discharge prematurely. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| 610500 | 05/01/2000 | 613539 | Information regarding stabilant 22a electrical contact enhancer. **mr | 07/21/2000 | |
| 04 02 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600706 | Subject on additional connectors for electrical repair kit iv. *yc | 06/02/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 71092003052 | 08/01/2003 | 10003011 | The new bmw gel charger can charge and/or maintain up to five batteries at the same time. programmed specifically for bmw gel batteries, this charger offers the latest advances in safe and convenient operation. *tt | 10/03/2003 | |
| 02272001 | 02/27/2001 | 620016 | Subject regarding douglas battery backorders - second notice. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| 02282001 | 02/28/2001 | 620013 | Subject regarding douglas battery backorders - final notice. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| 02262001 | 02/26/2001 | 620017 | Subject regarding douglas battery backorders - first release. *tt | 07/09/2001 | |
| 610788 | 10/01/2000 | 610788 | 618590 | Subject regarding battery maintenance requirements. *tt | 04/17/2001 |
| 611600 | 01/01/2001 | 611600 | 616683 | Subject regarding battery maintenance. *tt | 03/08/2001 |
| 611600 | 12/01/2000 | 616132 | Subject regarding battery maintenance. *tt | 02/12/2001 | |
| 080100 | 07/01/2000 | 614326 | Information regarding modic iii battery warranty. *tt | 10/06/2000 | |
| 0200100031 | 07/20/2000 | 614338 | Subject regarding important materials concerning the need to provide court ordered warnings for the sale of lead acid batteries and their related accessories, including clamps, cables, terminals, etc., in california were forwarded to all bm | 10/06/2000 | |
| 610788 | 11/01/1999 | 610788 | 611031 | Information regarding battery maintenance requirements. *mjs | 05/25/2000 |
| 61 07 88 | 11/01/1998 | 602616 | Service information regarding battery maintenance requirements. *yc | 01/05/1999 | |
| 61/07/88R | 12/01/1996 | 61/07/88 | 50691 | Battery maintenance requirements. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 120199 | 12/01/2001 | 002292 | 631724 | Subject regarding high performance spark plug/spark plug application chart for all models. *slc | 06/19/2002 |
| 120199 | 02/01/1999 | 120385 | 604634 | Information on high performance platinum spark plug / spark plug application chart. *tt | 05/07/1999 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 1000401 | 04/01/2001 | 619699 | Product quality update regarding all vehicles with m54 after performing a quick test fc 51 internal fault stored in dme. fc 51 alone will not illuminate the check engine light. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 121100 | 10/01/2000 | 618600 | Subject regarding the ms43 control module stays alive after the key is off, due to the dm-tl test. *tt | 04/17/2001 | |
| 121200 | 10/01/2000 | 618533 | Subject regarding m54 edk (electronic throttle control) adaptation procedure. *tt | 04/16/2001 | |
| 060899 | 09/01/1999 | 611034 | Subject on tec 42 eprom return. *mjs | 05/25/2000 | |
| 12 06 97 | 04/01/1997 | 530109 | Programming m3 (s52) engine control module | 02/25/2000 | |
| MSG1520 | 01/30/1997 | 52263 | Check engine light with misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 10 03 96 | 03/01/1997 | 52194 | Updated tis software - 2/97. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 070296 | 12/01/2000 | 070296 | 616138 | Information on revised and expanded version of the displus / modic software cd24. *tt | 02/12/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 5 | ||
| Electrical suppression of the wiring in the vehicle due to electromagnetic fields emanating from the satellite based national security system. *ph the vehicle turns over but does not start, on occasion sputters but still drives and the tires suddenly deflated without warning. the consumer had aken the vehicle to a master mechanic had not been able to remedy the electrical problem. *sc | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 5 | ||
| Electrical suppression of the wiring in the consumer's vehicle due to electromagnetic fields emanating from the satellite. *ph the vehicle turns over but does not start, on occasion sputters but still drives and the tires suddenly deflated without warning. the vehicle turns over but does not start, on occasion sputters but still drives and the tires suddenly deflated without warning. the consumer had taken the vehicle to a master mechanic who had not been able to remedy the electrical problem. *sc | |||