Starting and Charging: Technical Service Bulletins

• Customer Interest
  • Wiring Harness - Pinched in Power Rear Seat Rails
  • Sports Seat - Inoperative
  • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
    • Overview
    • Procedure:
      • Information
      • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
      • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
    • Parts Information:
  • Tachometer Needle - Momentary Deflection
  • Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Wiring Harness - Pinched in Power Rear Seat Rails
  • Customer Interest
    • Wiring Harness - Pinched in Power Rear Seat Rails
    • Sports Seat - Inoperative
    • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
      • Overview
      • Procedure:
        • Information
        • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
        • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
      • Parts Information:
    • Tachometer Needle - Momentary Deflection
    • Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
  • Driveability
    • Starting - Troubleshooting Long Cranking Times
      • Overview
      • Long Cranking With "Wet" Start
      • Long Cranking With "DRY" Start
      • Fuel Quality
      • Checking Fuel Injector Leakage Rate
      • Warranty
  • Erratic Operation
    • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
      • Overview
      • Procedure:
        • Information
        • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
        • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
      • Parts Information:
    • Tachometer Needle - Momentary Deflection
  • Inoperative
    • Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
    • Sports Seat - Inoperative
    • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
      • Overview
      • Procedure:
        • Information
        • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
        • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
      • Parts Information:
    • Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
  • Starting problems
    • Starting - Troubleshooting Long Cranking Times
      • Overview
      • Long Cranking With "Wet" Start
      • Long Cranking With "DRY" Start
      • Fuel Quality
      • Checking Fuel Injector Leakage Rate
      • Warranty
    • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
      • Overview
      • Procedure:
        • Information
        • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
        • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
      • Parts Information:
  • Sticking/Binding
    • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
      • Overview
      • Procedure:
        • Information
        • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
        • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
      • Parts Information:
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Electrical - 90AH Absorbed Glass Matt Battery Replacement
  • Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
  • Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement
    • Overview
    • Procedure
    • Attachments
      • Troubleshooting E6X up to 9/2005
      • Troubleshooting E65 From 3/2004
      • Troubleshooting E6X Up to 9/2005
      • Troubleshooting E65 Up to 3/2004
      • Normal Closed Circuit Current Values
  • Electrical - Updated Battery Registration Procedure
  • Battery - Charging Voltage Change
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems - Troubleshooting Hints
    • Overview
    • Verify the Complaint and Verify the Complaint Is A Malfunction
    • Systematic Troubleshooting
    • Inputs, Processing, and Outputs
    • Common Sense Hints
  • Wiring Harness - Pinched in Power Rear Seat Rails
  • Uncoded Lock Cylinders - Service Kits
  • Sports Seat - Inoperative
  • Battery - Additional Electrolyte Level Checks
  • Battery - Acid ( Electrolyte) Precautions
  • Battery - Jump Starting the Vehicle Is Not Recommended
  • Tools - Fully Automatic Battery Charger
    • Overview
    • Enhanced Operating Characteristics
    • Specifications
  • Battery - Maintenance System
    • Overview
    • Procedure
    • Parts Information
    • Battery Log Form Procedures
  • Battery - Jump Starting Not Recommended
  • Starting - Ignition Key Cutting Services Caution
  • Console Window Switches - Fluid Contamination
  • Starting - Troubleshooting Long Cranking Times
    • Overview
    • Long Cranking With "Wet" Start
    • Long Cranking With "DRY" Start
    • Fuel Quality
    • Checking Fuel Injector Leakage Rate
    • Warranty
  • Starter - Motor Failures, Binding/Sticking Ignition
    • Overview
    • Procedure:
      • Information
      • For E36 Vehicles Produced Prior to 1/94:
      • For Vehicles Produced 1/94 to 6/94:
    • Parts Information:
  • Tachometer Needle - Momentary Deflection
  • Electrical System - Non Approved Aftermarket Accessories
  • Electrical System - Accessory Wiring Routing
    • Overview
    • Enclosure 1 No Fuse Holder In Auxiliary Relay Box
    • Attachment A Relay Multiplug Service
    • Attachment B Crimp Connector Information
    • Crimp Tool Information
    • Enclosure 2 Vehicles With No Air Duct At E-Box
    • Grommet Installation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting Manual - Revision
  • ETM Manual Supplement
  • ETM - Diagnostic Supplement # 4
  • Electrical Trouble Shooting Manuals - Available on CD
    • Overview
    • Materials Order Form
  • Electrical Troubleshooting Manual - Supplement
  • Electrical Interruption - Hang Tag
  • Electrical Repair Kit IV - Additional Connectors
  • Electical - Repair Kit
  • Electrical Connector Kit Supplement
  • Electrical Connector Kit 4 - Supplement
  • Tools - 26-Pin Universal Adaptor Cable Leads
  • Tools - 26-Pin Universal Adaptor Cables
  • Electrical - 2 and 3 Pin Plug Connector Seal Information
  • Electrical - Wiring Harness Repair Information
  • Electrical - Battery Charging And Testing Procedure
    • Overview
    • Attachments
      • B611109_DBL-430_Manual
      • B611109_DBL-430_Settings
      • B611109_DBL-800_Manual
      • B611109_DBL-800 Settings
      • B611109_V&H_Manual
  • Computers/Control - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes
  • Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
  • Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Information