Convertible Top - Inoperative/DTC 1 and 2 (Motor Output)
Group 61General Electrical Systems
Bulletin Number
61 06 98
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
May 1998
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Convertible Top Inoperative
MODEL:
3 Series Convertible (E36)
Situation:
The convertible top is inoperative, and code 1 (Motor output shorted to negative) and code 2 (Motor output shorted to positive) are set in the convertible top module (CVM).
Cause:
A faulty output stage in the CVM can cause fault codes 1 and 2 to be stored. This fault symptom can occur on vehicles produced up to September 1996. An improved CVM module was introduced October 1996.
Correction:
Check continuity of in-line fuse # 49, located near the battery.
If fuse is good, follow repair procedure 61 35 150 to remove and replace the CVM module.
Following installation, the new module must be coded using the DIS tester and initialized to repair procedure 54 34 002.
Parts Information:
Part Number Description Qty
61 35 8 357 679 CVM module 1
Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles.
Defect Code: 61 35 95 15 00
Labor Operation: Remove and replace CVM module
Main Work: 61 35 150
Labor Allowance: 6 FRU
Associated Work: +61 35 649
Labor Allowance: 5 FRU
Note:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times.
Main Work: Use this time when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.
OR
Associated Work:
Use this time when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.
Under no circumstances should both work times be claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unnecessary delay in claim processing and payment.