Powertrain Management: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Emissions
    • Recall - Check Engine Lamp ON, O2 Trouble Codes/Deposits
      • Overview
      • Procedure
    • Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Redesigned
      • Overview
      • Owner Letter
      • Materials Order Form
  • Safety
    • Recall - A/T Position Switch Defect
• Customer Interest
  • Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
  • Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
  • A/T - Fault 111 (Component Slippage/Speed Monitoring)
  • A/T - Fault Code 48, TCC Solenoid
  • ECM - False Fault Code 12, Software Update
  • Engine Controls - Check Engine Light and O2 Fault Codes
  • Engine Controls - Fault Code 227/228, Mixture Deviation
  • EWS II (S/E) Module - Keys Fail to Start Vehicle
  • A/T - Poor Shift Quality
  • Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
  • A/T - Harsh Upshifts/Downshifts
  • Instruments - Fuel Gauge Reads 3/4 When Full
  • VANOS Valve - Jams, MIL ON DTC 212 Set
  • Central Locking System - Erroneous Fault Code 86
  • IP - Displays Transmission Emergency Mode Warning
  • Evaporative System - Canister Purge Line Restricted
  • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
  • SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
    • Overview
    • Attachments
      • E36
      • E38 and E39
      • E46
      • E53
      • Z3
  • Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
  • Customer Interest
    • Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
    • Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
    • A/T - Fault 111 (Component Slippage/Speed Monitoring)
    • A/T - Fault Code 48, TCC Solenoid
    • ECM - False Fault Code 12, Software Update
    • Engine Controls - Check Engine Light and O2 Fault Codes
    • Engine Controls - Fault Code 227/228, Mixture Deviation
    • EWS II (S/E) Module - Keys Fail to Start Vehicle
    • A/T - Poor Shift Quality
    • Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
    • A/T - Harsh Upshifts/Downshifts
    • Instruments - Fuel Gauge Reads 3/4 When Full
    • VANOS Valve - Jams, MIL ON DTC 212 Set
    • Central Locking System - Erroneous Fault Code 86
    • IP - Displays Transmission Emergency Mode Warning
    • Evaporative System - Canister Purge Line Restricted
    • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
    • SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
      • Overview
      • Attachments
        • E36
        • E38 and E39
        • E46
        • E53
        • Z3
    • Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • ECM - False Fault Code 12, Software Update
    • MIL ON - Poor Driveability/Multiple Misfire DTC's Set
    • Central Locking System - Erroneous Fault Code 86
    • IP - Displays Transmission Emergency Mode Warning
  • Leaks
    • Fuel System - Evaporative System Vacuum Leak Diagnosis
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
  • Noise
    • Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
  • Recalls
    • Recall - Check Engine Lamp ON, O2 Trouble Codes/Deposits
      • Overview
      • Procedure
    • Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Redesigned
      • Overview
      • Owner Letter
      • Materials Order Form
    • Recall - A/T Position Switch Defect
  • Slipping
    • A/T - Fault 111 (Component Slippage/Speed Monitoring)
  • Starting problems
    • EWS II (S/E) Module - Keys Fail to Start Vehicle
  • Sticking/Binding
    • Central Locking System - Erroneous Fault Code 86
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
  • Computer/Controls - Replacement DME Programming
  • Fuel System - Evaporative System Vacuum Leak Diagnosis
  • Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
  • Fuel System - Fuel Tank Lock Ring Torque Spec Missing
  • Emissions System - Evaporative System Leak Testing
  • Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures
  • Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Usage
  • Computers - ISTA Diagnosis On Vehicles Prior To E46
  • Fuel System - High Alcohol Fuel Detection
  • Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
  • Emissions - MIL ON, Multiple DTC's Stored
  • Progman(R) - Programming/Coding/Individualization
    • Overview
    • General_Rules_For_Programming
    • Procedure_A_Module_Replacement
    • Procedure_B_Software_Update
    • Procedure_C_Troubleshooting
      • Index
      • Introduction
      • Section I: Preparing A Progman Session
      • Section II: Progman Session Initialization
      • Section III: Before Programming/Coding
      • Section IV: After Programming Coding
      • Illustrations and Table
    • Procedure_E_Coding
  • Engine Controls - Updated DISplus/GT1 Software
  • Computers/Controls - 'Retrofit' Update Programming
  • Engine Controls - Various Driveability Complaints
  • Engine Controls - Progman(R) V22.1/V22.1.1 and V22.1.2
  • Engine Controls - Progman(R) V21.0 Software Errors
  • Updated MoDic(R) Software - C11.0 ZCS Coding
    • Overview
    • How to Load C11.0 Software With the MODIC Station
    • Label Printing
    • Parts Information
  • DIS Schematic Information
    • Overview
    • Document Abbreviations
    • Colored Frames and Colored Window Headers
    • Printed Documents
    • Moving About the Schematic
  • TIS - Software Update 12/96
    • Overview
    • TIS Loading Instructions For DIS Tester
    • TIS Loading Instructions For EPC/TIS Server
    • Proper Care of CDs
      • Overview
      • CD Return Procedure
  • Updated MoDic(R) Software - P9.0 Programming
    • Overview
    • Flash Programming Features
    • Programming the Control Module
      • Overview
      • 1. "Determine Customer Service Measures"
      • 2. "Exchange Control Module"
      • 3. "Exchange EPROM"
      • 4. "Adjustment EWS - DME Vehicles From 1/95
      • 5. "Clear Adaptation Values"
    • How to Load V9.0 Software With the MODIC Station
    • Label Printing
    • Prerequisites For Programming
  • Updated MoDic(R) Software - C9.0 ZCS Coding
    • Overview
    • How to Load C9.0 Software With the MODIC Station
    • Label Printing
  • Engine - M52 Description/Features
    • Overview
    • Situation:
    • Technical Data
  • Spark Plug/Engine Oil Capacity Reference Chart
  • Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
  • A/T - Fault 111 (Component Slippage/Speed Monitoring)
  • A/T - Fault Code 48, TCC Solenoid
  • Engine Control Modules - Programming Hints
    • Overview
    • Correction
  • ECM - Reprogramming W/P16.0 Version Software
  • Engine Control Module - MS 43 Removal Precautions
  • ECM - False Fault Code 12, Software Update
  • Engine Controls - Check Engine Light and O2 Fault Codes
  • Recall - Check Engine Lamp ON, O2 Trouble Codes/Deposits
    • Overview
    • Procedure
  • Engine Controls - Fault Code 227/228, Mixture Deviation
  • ABS/ASC - Warning Lights On During Dynamometer Test
    • Overview
    • State Motor Vehicle Agency Letter
    • Owner Letter
  • Engine Controls - Unable to Diagnose Using DIS Tester
  • EWS II (S/E) Module - Keys Fail to Start Vehicle
  • Starting - Ignition Key Cutting Services Caution
  • Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Redesigned
    • Overview
    • Owner Letter
    • Materials Order Form
  • ECM - Programming/Replacing FLASH Control Modules
    • Overview
    • A. Explanation of the Determination Process
    • B. "Flash" Programming Troubleshooting Procedure
    • C. Programming Hints
    • D. Programming of Engine Control Module
  • A/T - Poor Shift Quality
  • MIL ON - Poor Driveability/Multiple Misfire DTC's Set
  • Special Tools - Tank Ventilation Leak Couplers
  • Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
  • Catalytic Converter - Unnecessary Replacements
  • Check Engine Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
  • A/T - Harsh Upshifts/Downshifts
  • Instruments - Fuel Gauge Reads 3/4 When Full
  • Instruments - New Fuel Level Sensor Testing Caution
  • Service Information Ruling for OBD
  • VANOS Valve - Jams, MIL ON DTC 212 Set
  • Engine Controls/Emissions - OBD Readiness Code Setting
  • Evap. Emission Control - Fuel Filler Cap/Door Labels
  • Updated MoDic(R) Software - P8.0 Programming
    • Overview
    • Engine Control Module Flash Programming Features
    • Programming the Control Module
      • Overview
      • 2. "Exchange Control Module"
      • 3. "Exchange EPROM"
      • 4. "Adjustment EWS - DME Vehicles From 1/95"
      • 5. "Clear Adaptation Values"
    • How to Load V8.0 Software With the Modic Station
    • Label Printing
    • Prerequisites For Programming
  • Undefined MoDic(R) Software
    • Overview
    • How to Load C7.0 Software With the MODIC Station
  • Central Locking System - Erroneous Fault Code 86
  • Special Tools - ZAE/MRS Test Cable
  • Engine Controls - OBD II Training And Manual
  • Special Tools - Electrical Connector Release Tools
  • Updated MoDic(R) Software - P11.0 Programming
    • Overview
    • Program Highlights
    • Flash Programming Features
    • Programming the Control Module
      • Overview
      • 1. Determine Customer Service Measures
      • 2. Exchange Control Module
      • 3. Exchange EPROM
      • 4. Adjustment EWS - DME Vehicles From 1/95
      • 5. Clear Adaptation Values
    • Diskette Contents
    • How to Load V11.0 Software With MODIC Station
    • Label Printing
    • Prerequisites For Programming
    • Parts Information
  • Updated MoDic(R) Diagnostic Software - D12.0
  • Computers/Controls - Custom Configuration
  • Coding Replacement Control Module
  • Recall - A/T Position Switch Defect
  • Tools - A/T Position Switch Gauge
  • VANOS System - Function Check
  • IP - Displays Transmission Emergency Mode Warning
  • Evaporative System - Canister Purge Line Restricted
  • Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
  • Engine Controls - Progman(R) V21.01 and V21.02.01 Errors
  • Computers/Controls - Progman(R) V22.0/V22.0.1 Errors
  • SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
    • Overview
    • Attachments
      • E36
      • E38 and E39
      • E46
      • E53
      • Z3
  • Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
  • Fuel System - TOP TIER Gasoline Usage Recommendations
  • Fuel System - Fuel Quality and Additive Information
  • Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing
  • Computers/Controls - ISTA/D DTC S0001 After Quick Delete
  • Computers/Controls - ISTA Test Plan Priority Error Info.
  • Computers/Control - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes
  • Fuel System - BMW Group Fuel System Cleaner Plus Info.