Sunroof - Fails to Close Using Comfort Closing Feature
Group 54Special Roofs
Bulletin Number
54 09 96
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 1996
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Sunroof Fails to Close
MODEL:
3 Series (E36 and E36/5)
Situation:
Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to close the sunroof using the "comfort closing" feature (introduced in series production as of September 1995). The sunroof can be closed with no problem when the sunroof switch is used.
Cause:
1. Only vehicles equipped with a General Module and produced September 1995 and later are capable of the "sunroof comfort closing" function.
2. If the windows are closed and the sunroof is in the "anti-air pulsation" position (318ti only) - i.e., the sunroof is not completely open -,the sunroof drive is not operated due to a software fault in the sunroof control module.
Vehicles Affected:
1. 3 series (E36) vehicles produced prior to September 1995 (not equipped with the "sunroof comfort closing feature").
2. 318ti (E36/5) models produced 09/95 through 05/96.
Correction:
1. Inform the customer that this feature is not installed on E36 vehicles produced prior to 9195, and that it cannot be retrofitted.
2. In the event of customer complaint (318ti produced 09195 through 05196 only) replace the sunroof control module (P/N 67 61 8 370 823) with one bearing Software Version 6.1 or higher.
Parts Information:
Part Number Description Quantity
67 61 8 370 823 Sunroof (SHD) Control 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 50 14 00
Labor Operation: 54 13 01 0
Labor Allowance: 5 FRU