Electrical/Electronic Systems - Troubleshooting Hints: Overview
Group 61Electrical Systems
Bulletin Number
61 06 92 (3582)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
July 1992
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Troubleshooting Electrical and Electronic Problems
MODELS:
All
General
Information:
As electronically controlled systems continue to be developed and introduced in BMW vehicles, the level of complexity and sophistication of these systems has risen dramatically in the past ten years. This does not mean, however, that the diagnosis and repair of these systems is more difficult. On the contrary, these systems are possibly easier to diagnose, if a systematic troubleshooting method is used.
The purpose of all electrical troubleshooting is to identify and correct a malfunction which has caused a customer to complain. However, before repairs are attempted, the following steps should be taken: