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BMW 318 Technical Service Bulletin

1990 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39115 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW

1990 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39557 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1993
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW

1990 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50896 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
AIR BAGS

RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

1990 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50897 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

1991 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39115 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW

1991 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39562 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1993
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS OF THE "ONE TOUCH" WINDOW OPERATION. *TW

1991 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50896 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
AIR BAGS

RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

1991 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50897 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

1992 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39114 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW

1992 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39115 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW

1992 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50896 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
AIR BAGS

RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

1992 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50897 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

1993 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39114 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW

1993 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50897 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39114 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39806 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
OTHER

DASH WARPING ABOVE CENTER VENT. *TW

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42053 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1995
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

RATCHETING/CLICKING NOISE FROM A/C COMPRESSOR AFTER TURN-OFF. *TW

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50678 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1996
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39804 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INTERNAL SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN ZAE CONTROL MODULE CAUSING SRS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TW

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 3011500 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

UNKNOWN

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 3011500 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
OTHER

UNKNOWN

1994 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50897 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

1995 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50675 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 40. *TW

1995 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39806 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
OTHER

DASH WARPING ABOVE CENTER VENT. *TW

1995 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52227 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH - CERTAIN CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCHES MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO VIBRATION, SUCH AS THAT ENCOUNTERED WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES - IN SUCH CASES, THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE CENTRALLY LOCKED WITHOUT TOUCH

1995 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52234 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

REPLACEMENT OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TW

1995 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 3011500 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
OTHER

UNKNOWN

1996 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50675 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 40. *TW

1996 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52227 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH - CERTAIN CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCHES MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO VIBRATION, SUCH AS THAT ENCOUNTERED WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES - IN SUCH CASES, THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE CENTRALLY LOCKED WITHOUT TOUCH

1996 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52234 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

REPLACEMENT OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TW

1997 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52234 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

REPLACEMENT OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52209 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1997
OTHER

SELF-ADJUSTING CLUTCH (SAC) TOOLS. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42051 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
SEATS

NEW SUPPLEMENTAL ANCHORING SETS FOR ALL CELETTE BENCHES. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 37788 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1994
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

DUE TO CHANGE IN FRAM RAILS, NEW SET OF FRAME SUPPORTS WERE DEVELOPED. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39564 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1993
SUSPENSION:REAR

NEW REAR CONTROL ARM (WISHBONE) MOUNTINGS. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50863 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

UPDATED MODIC DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE - D8.0

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39116 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START DURING COLD WEATHER - OIL VISCOSITY. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42049 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

BINDING/STICKING IGNITION - STARTER MOTOR FAILURES. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 46622 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE DIFFICULT TO START WHEN HOT. CHECK THE AIR MASS METER AND ITS WIRING FOR PROPER OPERATION. IF THE AIR MASS METER IS OPERATING CORRECTLY THEN THE EPROM IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE AND THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEED TO BE REPLACED. *SD

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42052 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 40. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39557 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1993
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42056 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1995
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

ADDENDUM TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V-151 - EWS II HAS BEEN PHASED INTRO PRODUCTION ON ALL E36 MODELS. DUE TO THE PRODUCTION CHANGE ALL E36 STEERING COLUMN COVERS ARE NOW PRODUCED IN THE NEW EWS II CONFIGURATION. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42058 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1995
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

ADDENDUM TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V-151 - EWS II HAS BEEN PHASED INTO PRODUCTION ON ALL E36 MODELS. DUE TO THE PRODUCTION CHANGE ALL E36 STEERING COLUMN COVERS ARE NOW PRODUCED IN THE NEW EWS II CONFIGURATION. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 52214 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKE SQUEAL. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39803 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DI

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH JURID 190 FRONT BRAKE PADS, AND BUILT BEFORE 12/94 MAYEXHIBIT A COLD BRAKE SQUEAL. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42050 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1995
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

SEAT BACK RELEASE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39553 Bulletin Date: 19-Jul-1993
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39113 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1994
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

MALFUNCTION OF TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER SYSTEM. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39558 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1993
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL GUAGE DROPS DURING CRANKING. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 42059 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1995
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

RETROFITTING R-12 AIR CONDITIONING WITH R-134A. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39554 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1993
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

IHKR SUDDEN LOSS OF HEAT OR AIRFLOW. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 3011500 Bulletin Date: 19-Mar-1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DI

UNKNOWN

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 39555 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1993
SEATS

REAR MOUNTING STUD BREAKING AWAY FROM THE BRACKET. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50927 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

FAULT CODE 227 AND 228 - IF THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODE 227 - MIXTURE DEVIATION, CYLINDER 1-3 AND/OR 228 - MIXTURE DEVIATION, CYLINDER 4-6 ARE SET IN THE DME. *TW

9999 BMW 318
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 50928 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

FAULT CODES 227 AND 228 - FOLLOWING COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED IF THE WRONG AIR MASS METER IS INSTALLED - RUBBER BOOT WITH ASC - RUBBER BOOT WITHOUT ASC - SUCTION SILENCER. *TW



* NHTSA is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: NHTSA.gov

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