Starting and Charging: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Recall 92V140000: Wiper Switch Ground
• Customer Interest
  • 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.
• By Symptom
  • Customer Interest
    • 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.
  • 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:
  • Inoperative
    • Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
    • 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.
  • Loose
    • Battery Positive Terminal - Tightening Torque
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
  • Recalls
    • Recall 92V140000: Wiper Switch Ground
  • 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
  • Hybrid Battery (65 A/H) - Availability
  • Battery - Additional Electrolyte Level Checks
  • Battery - Acid ( Electrolyte) Precautions
  • Battery - Jump Starting the Vehicle Is Not Recommended
  • Battery Positive Terminal - Tightening Torque
  • Battery - Maintenance System
    • Overview
    • Procedure
    • Parts Information
    • Battery Log Form Procedures
  • Starting - Ignition Key Cutting Services Caution
  • 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 - Planetary Gear Set Added
  • 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:
  • Recall 92V140000: Wiper Switch Ground
  • Electrical System - Non Approved Aftermarket Accessories
  • New Special Tools - Adapter Cables
  • Speicial Tools - Test Cables
  • Electrical Connnectors - Stabilant 22A Contact Enhancer
  • Electrical Trouble Shooting Manuals - Available on CD
    • Overview
    • Materials Order Form
  • Electrical Repair Kit IV - Additional Connectors
  • Relay - Remote Test Kit
  • Electrical Connector Kit Supplement
  • Electrical Connector Kit 4 - Supplement
  • 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