Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Electrical - 90AH Absorbed Glass Matt Battery Replacement
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions
- Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
- Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement
- Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
- M/T - Repairs To Clutch Pedal Assembly
- Instruments - Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations
- Electrical - Updated Battery Registration Procedure
- Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
- Engine - E Series Engine Oil Capacities
- Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information
- A/T - Failures Due To Incorrect Installation
- Engine - Removal/Installation Tips
- Instruments - Odometer Reading Can't Be Recovered
- Body - Test Plans For Panoramic Roof
- Emissions System - Evaporative System Leak Testing
- Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures
- Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear
- Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Usage
- Computers - ISTA Diagnosis On Vehicles Prior To E46
- Cooling System - Information on Coolant Refilling
- Fuel System - High Alcohol Fuel Detection
- Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
- Engine - Crankshaft Seal/Bedplate Sealing Information
- Electrical System - Intermittent Component Operation
- New Self Adjusting Clutch Clamping Fixture
- Operating Fluids Specifications - Update
- Service Action/Recall Campaign 181- 200 - Labels
- Label for Service Action or Recall Campaign (#201-220)
- Tools - New Special Tool CD
- Campaign/Recall - Codes Index
- MoDic III(R) - System Description/Operation
- MoDic III(R) - Questions and Answers
- Updated MoDic(R) Software - ZCS Coding
- TIS Software Update - 07/97
- TIS - Software Update
- Microfiche Update - All Models
- Certified Pre-Owned BMW Vehicle Program
- Service/Warranty - Information Statement
- New Environmentally Safe Parts Washer
- TIS - Software Updated
- Engine Repair Manual - Microfiche Update
- Warranty Defect Code Microfiche - Revision
- Microfiche - Service Information Bulletins List
- DIS Maintenance and Operation
- Modified Vehicles - Warranty Exclusion
- Diagnostic Time - Warranty Reimbursement
- Dealer Communications System - Enhancements
- Service Information - Microfiche/Diskette Bulletins
- Molded Wire Connectors - Repair Kit
- Electrical System - Molded Wire Connector Repairs
- Electrical/Electronic Systems - Troubleshooting Hints
- Repair Of Simulator Adaptor Cables
- Tools - Cooling/Heating Gun
- Tools - Tool Board Decal Supplements
- Service Tester - Printer Ribbons
- US Repair Manuals - Revisions/Updates
- Summary of Winter Related Concerns
- Vehicle Modification Update Summary
- Tightening Torques Handbook - Revised Edition
- Internal Use Abbreviations
- Wiring Harness - Pinched in Power Rear Seat Rails
- A/C - Nominal System Pressures R12/R134A
- A/C - Repair Instructions Coming On Microfiche
- Air Conditioning - TSB Summary of Concerns
- Campaign - A/C Inspection
- A/C - Oil Charge Procedure for R12 and R134a
- A/C - Retrofiting R-12 Air Conditioning with R-134a
- A/C System - Warranty Claim Noise Questionnaire
- A/C - Description and Operation
- A/C - Musty Odors From Heater and A/C Systems
- Radial Oil Seal Removal - Tool Tip
- Engine - Identification
- Engine - Idle and Driveability Complaints
- Special Tool - M70 Engine Stand
- Special Tools - New Torque Angle Indicator
- Engine - High Pressure Steam Cleaning Warning
- Engine - Hydraulic Lock
- New BMW Special Tools.
- Fuel - Idle Speed Varies/Deviates From Specifications
- Campaign - Rough Idle, Low Idle, Idle Speed Fluctuates
- Fuel - Idle Adjustment: Constant Current Generator
- Engine Controls - Electronically Regulated Idle Speed
- Brakes - Body Vibration/Steering Wheel
- Brakes - Steering Wheel/Body Vibration
- Fuel - Hesitation On Warm-Up/Rough Idle
- Ignition - Spark Plug Applications
- Ignition - Spark Plug Application
- Ignition - Spark Plug Application Charts
- Ignition - Spark Plug Application Chart
- Spark Plug/Engine Oil Capacity Reference Chart
- 1203851085 - 04/01/91 Adds Information to 1990/10/01
- A/C - Cold Output Low, Compressor Cycles Off Too Early
- A/C Compressor - Growling Noise When Engaged
- A/C - Evaporator Icing
- A/C - Auxiliary Fan Does Not Operate or Fuse Is Blown
- Interior - Steering Wheel/Body Vibration
- Suspension - Component Replacement Tips
- Steering Box - Cracking Noise
- Steering Gear - Replacement Due to Accident Damage
- Engine - M20 Connecting Rod Non-Interchangeability
- Engine - Connecting Rod/Piston Weight Classifications
- Engine - Exchange Crankshaft Kit Information
- Valve Guides - Repair Tool Set
- Engine - Valve Guide Repair
- Camshaft Drive Belts - Recommended Replacement
- Toothed Belt - Tensioning Pulley Noise Diagnosis
- Cylinder Head - Torqueing/Valve Adjustment Procedures
- Engine - Oil Loss Through Oil Drain Plug
- Intermediate Shaft/Oil Pump Drive Gears - New Design
- Valve Stem Seals - New Grooved VITON Design
- Water Pump Impeller - May Contact Cylinder Wall
- Engine Cooling Fan - Apparent Excessive Noise
- Cooling System - Radiator/Knuckle Saver
- Tensioning Pulleys - Could Crack or Fail
- PDI - Chromed Exhaust Pipe Tip Burns Customer's Leg
- A/C - Replacement of Receiver Dryers: R12/R134a
- A/C - Fresh Air Door Motorm and Control Unit Replacement
- Intake and Vacuum System - Leak Detector
- Special Tools - New Coil Spring Compressor
- Suspension - Replacement of Shock Absorbers
- Wheel - Improved Cleaner Availabe
- Wheels - Precautions When Installing Wheels On A Vehicle
- Wheels - Balancing Tips and Procedures
- Wheels/Tires - Flat Tire Damage
- Wheels/Tires - New Wheel Weight Tools
- Winter Tires - Recommendations Brochure
- Winter Tire - Recommendations Brochure
- Tires - Nitrogen Usage Recommendations
- Wheels - Fastening Bolts
- Leather Upholstery - Special Care
- Sunroof - Adjustment Tips
- SRS (Airbag) Unit - Installation Procedure
- Steering - Column Universal Joints Cleaning Precaution
- Drivetrain - Procedure For Determining Driveline Specs
- Driveshaft - Vibration or Noise Troubleshooting Chart
- M/T - Gear Rattle
- Clutch Discs - Asbestos Fibers
- Special Tool - Clutch Disc Wear Gauge
- Clutch - Release Bearing With Plastic Sliding Sleeve
- Drivetrain - Axle Shaft Joints/Differential Precautions
- Differential - Final Drive Units Exchange
- A/T - Primary Oil Pump Housing Production Change
- A/T - Cooler Flushing and Equipment
- A/T - Correct Shift Cable Adjustment
- Clutch - Master Cylinder Hose Routing Change
- Clutch - Master Cylinder Modifications
- Clutch Master Cylinder - Pushrod Breakage During Repairs
- Clutch - Improperly Installed Slave Cylinder
- Tools - Fuel Injection Leakage Tester
- Fuel - Test For Diagnosing Function of Injectors
- Fuel - Injector Cleaning Procedure
- Engine Controls - Poor Performance When Engine Is Cold
- Oxygen Sensor Service Indicator Light - Service
- Special Tools - Simulator Tool For Bosch Oxygen Sensors
- Engine - Idle Speed Control System Description
- Battery - Additional Electrolyte Level Checks
- Battery - Acid ( Electrolyte) Precautions
- Battery - Jump Starting the Vehicle Is Not Recommended
- Tools - Fully Automatic Battery Charger
- Battery - Maintenance System
- Alternator - Troubleshooting Tips
- Starting - Ignition Key Cutting Services Caution
- Ignition - Engine Misfiring
- Ignition Coil Caps - New Silicone Design
- Fuel - Idle Fluctuation: Air Leakage At the Vacuum Hose
- Fuel - Engine Compartment Return Fuel Hoses
- Fuel - Erratic Rough Idle in High Ambient Temperatures
- Recall 82V010000: Throttle Plate Icing Problem
- Thermotime Switch - Hard Start/Long Cranking Times
- A/T - Adjusting Selector Lever and Accelerator Cable
- Fuel - Erratic Rough Idle
- Fuel - Erratic Rough Idle at High Ambient Temperatures
- Emissions - Rotten Egg Smell From Exhaust
- Cruise Control - Troubleshooting
- Radio - AM Interference From Interior Lights/Accessories
- Heated Rear Windows - Repair Kits Available
- Portable Telephone - Special Tool
- Cellular Phone Antenna - Installation
- Motorola Mobile Phones - Replacement Parts
- Safety Belts - Child Restraint Feature
- Restraint System - Transportation of Infants/Children
- Engine Oil Filter - Installation Procedure
- Brakes - New Disc Checking Tools
- Engine - Oil Capacities and Oil Dipstick Part Numbers
- M/T - Input Bearing Cover Oil Leak
- Crankshaft - Main Bearing Service
- Electrical/Electronics - New Test Cables
- Starting - Troubleshooting Long Cranking Times
- Emission System - Descriptions/Operation
- Starter - Planetary Gear Set Added
- Fuel/Temperature Gauge - Erratic Operation
- Speedometer - Maximum Permissible Error
- Service Intervall Indicator II - Installation
- Engine - Erratic Idle/Low Power/High Oil Consumption
- Suspension - Replace Rubber Mounts/Brushings In Pairs
- Body - Structural Adhesives
- Body/Frame - Cleaning of Plastic Parts With Solvents
- Body - Structural Repair Requirements
- Electrical System - Non Approved Aftermarket Accessories
- Model Year VIN Identification
- Emissions - CO Measurement Directions
- Recall - Idle Control Unit Exchange
- Electronics/Computers - Static Protection Kit
- New Special Tool - MoDic(R) Replacement Cable
- Updated MoDic(R) Software - P8.0 Programming
- Service Tester - Revised and Expanded Software
- Updated MoDic(R) Software - P11.0 Programming
- Updated MoDic(R) Diagnostic Software - D12.0
- LCD Clock - Inoperative
- LCD Display Illumination - No Power Source Available
- Horn Contact - Squeaks
- Windshield - Bonding Adhesive Cutter
- Windshield - Replacement Tools
- Windshield Wiper - Chatter, Adjustment Tool Modification
- Outside Mirror - Removal/Replacement Procedures
- Engine - Oil Recommendations
- High Performance Engine Oil - Facts
- Engine - Will Not Start In Cold Weather
- Fluids/Chemicals - Specifications and Requirements
- Cooling System - New Antifreeze
- Coolant Hose - Chafing Damage
- A/T - ZF Cross Reference Part Numbers
- A/T 4HP22/4HP22EH - Overhaul Kit Availability
- A/T - Diagnosis and Service Procedures
- A/T - ZF 4HP-22 Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - ZF4HP22 Pressure Fitting Modification
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - ZF4HP22 Clutch A (Foward) Failure
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - ZF Orifice Placement
- A/T - ZF 4HP 22 Valve Body Identification
- A/T - ZF 4 HP-22 Slipping/No Reverse/3-4 Shuttle Shift
- A/T - ZF3HP22 Rear Sprag Assembly Inspection and Re-Use
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - ZF 4HP-22 Clutch A (Foward) Failure
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - ZF4HP22 Clutch Application Chart
- A/T - ZF4HP22 Check Ball and Orifice Locations
- A/T - ZF4HP22 Burning A (Foward) Clutch
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- A/T - 3HP22ZF Whine Noise/No-Drive Condition
- A/T - Unnecessary Replacement 0f Sprag Clutch
- M/T - Difficult to Shift, Diagnostic Tips
- M/T, A/T - No Alignment Dowels Causes Premature Wear
- Cellular Telephone Antenna - Incorrectly Installed
- Alpine/Pioneer CD Player - Mounting Brackets
- M/T - Gearshift Lever Console Brackets Loosen
- Engine - M20 Oil Filter Housing Leak
- Fog Lights - Remain On With Ignition Turned Off
- Fuel - Hard Starting/Rough Idle After Temp. Switch Kit
- Engine - Intermediate Shaft Counterholder
- Sheet Metal Camshaft Sprocket - Discontinued
- Vehicle - Basic Troubleshooting
- DIS Schematic Information
- Updated MoDic(R) Software - C11.0 ZCS Coding
- MoDic(R) System - Undefined Software Message
- MoDic(R) - Updated Software
- MoDic(R) - Current Diagnostic and Coding Software
- Engine Oil Capacities - All Current Models
- Speakers - Clicking or Popping Noise
- Electrical Trouble Shooting Manuals - Available on CD
- Electrical Interruption - Hang Tag
- Electrical Connector - Probing Kit
- Electrical Repair Kit IV - Additional Connectors
- Electrical Connector Kit Supplement
- Electrical Connector Kit 4 - Supplement
- Engine - Erratic Idle, Diagnostic Suggestions
- Fuel System - Gasoline Quality Discussion
- Fuel - Gasoline Quality
- Fuel System - Copper Sealing Rings Only, Not Aluminum
- Wheel - Size/Configuration
- Frame - Rear Axle Subframe Extension Arm Plugs
- Audio - Electric Antenna Mast Replacement Tool Tip
- Interior Vinyl Trim - Shrinks/Pulls Loose
- Windows/Glass - New Adhesive Kit
- Paint - Approved Materials
- Paint and Paint Repairs - Warranty Coverage
- Electrical - 2 and 3 Pin Plug Connector Seal Information
- Engine - M20 New Cylinder Head Bolts
- Recall - Installation Of Heated Throttle Housing
- Differential Oil - Recommendations and Availability
- Three Wire Antenna Amplifier - Replacement
- Recall 82V108000: Differential Support Defect
- Recall - Rear Differential Support Defect
- New BMW Special Tools..
- Seat Rail - New Special Tool
- A/C System - Fill Capacity and Information
- A/C - Freon (R) R12 Recycling Poster
- A/C - Recycling Freon(R) R12
- New A/C Leak Detection Equipment
- A/C System - Moisture Blows Out of Vents
- M/T - New Gearshift Lever
- A/C System - Does Not Cool Sufficiently
- M/T - Gearshift Lever Boot
- Audio - 6-Disc Alpine CD Changer Troubleshooting Guide
- Alignment - Checking and Setting Revisions
- A/T, M/T - Repair Precautions to Prevent Damage
- Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
- A/C Replacement Compressor Information Insert
- Battery - Charging Voltage Change
- Body - Glass Repair Recommendations/Service Kit
- Electrical - Wiring Harness Repair Information
- Fuel System - TOP TIER Gasoline Usage Recommendations
- Fuel System - Fuel Quality and Additive Information
- Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing
- Body/Frame - Structural Repair Requirements
- Drivetrain - Differential Cover Sealant
- Paint - Environmental/Industrial Fallout Repair
- Audio System - AM/FM Radio Reception Problems
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Information
- A/C - Control Assembly Damage Information
- Body - Windshield Damage Analysis
- Electrical - Battery Charging And Testing Procedure
- Brakes - Brake Rotor Removal Procedures/Precautions
- Lighting - Headlamp Condensation Diagnosis
- Cooling System - Proper Cooling System Service Procedure
- A/C - Compressor Noise Troubleshooting
- Computers/Control - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes
- A/C - Revised Refrigerant/Compressor Oil Reuse Statement
- Cell Phone - Bluetooth Compatibility Information
- Restraint System - Passenger Airbag Status Lamp Info.
- Fuel System - BMW Group Fuel System Cleaner Plus Info.
- Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips
- Interior - Proper Installation Of Carpet Floor Mats
- Wheel/Tires - New Style Tire Valves
- M/T - Dual Mass Flywheel Diagnostic Criteria
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Information
- Audio System - Interference Noise From Speakers
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts