Campaign - Engine Wiring Harness Replacement
SI B12 08 02Engine Electrical Systems
October 2002
Service Engineering
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Engine Wiring Harness Section Replacement for Ignition Coils
MODEL
E46 325i and 330i with M54 engine
E39 525i and 530i with M54 engine
SITUATION
Certain 2003 model year BMW automobiles with M54 engines incorporate an engine harness that may have electrical connectors with a contact force below specifications.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E46 3 series and E39 5 series vehicles with M54 engines which were produced from 9/02/02 9/11/02.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Replace the engine wiring harness section for ignition coils on all affected vehicles.
PROCEDURE
Replace the engine wiring harness section for ignition coils as outlined in repair manual group 12, section 12 51100.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 345. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-205) and:
a. emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 345 printed on the label and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be provided through campaign entry.