ABS System - MIL ON DTC 145 Set

GROUP 64
Brakes

Bulletin Number
34 03 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
ABS Warning Light Illuminated

MODEL:
3 Series (E36) and Z3 produced up to 5/96

Situation:
A faulty relay may cause the ABS warning lamp to be illuminated in the Instrument Cluster, with fault code 145 (Pump inoperable) stored in ABS control module memory.

Cause:
Faulty relays produced prior to May 1996 may cause fault code 145.

Correction:
In case of a customer complaint, use the DIS tester to confirm fault code 145 is set in the ABS control unit.

Work through the test instructions in DIS to confirm that the fault is not caused by the hydraulic unit, or other component.





Locate the gray ABS pump motor relay located in the power distribution box, rear left side of engine compartment.

Use Relay Test Tool 61 3 010 to confirm if a relay is defective, and replace if necessary.





Parts Information:





Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles.

Note:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times.

Main Work:
Use this labor operation number when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.

OR

+Associated Work:
Use this labor operation number when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.

Under no circumstances should both labor operation numbers be claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unnecessary delay in claim processing and payment.