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BMW E46 SERIES Technical Service Bulletin

9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 626278 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2001
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING RESIDUAL VALUE - UPDATE. *JG


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602235 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1998
OTHER

A NEW SPECIAL TOOLS - E46. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602237 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1998
EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTIONS ON NEW TEST CABLES - E46. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602236 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1998
OTHER

A NEW SPECIAL TOOLS- M52 LEV. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611070 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

INFORMATION ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611059 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE NEW MRS 3 TEST CABLE FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 3/99 TO 9/99. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611058 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CAMBER ADJUSTMENT TOOL. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614255 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2000
EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT REGARDING THE GM5 DIAGNOSTIC CABLE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614282 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2000
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING SPECIAL TOOLS FOR E46 ALL WHEEL DRIVE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621517 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT REGARDING NEW E46 CONTROL ARM TOOLS FOR VEHICLES FROM 2/2001 PRODUCTION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622307 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2001
EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SECONDARY VOLTAGE TEST CABLE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619707 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH M54 PRODUCED AS OF 11/2000 EXHIBITING A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH FC 168 STORED IN THE DME. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613550 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES IN AND OUT OF THE RED ZONE OR THAT THE HEATER OUTPUT IS TOO LOW ON VEHICLES WITH M52TU ENGINES PRODUCED FROM 9/98. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601925 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

CONFIGURATON OF


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602915 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
OTHER

SUBJECT ON CONFIGURATION OF


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619705 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
OTHER

INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING VEHICLE AND KEY MEMORY (VKM). *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614327 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING CONFIGURATION OF CAR MEMORY / KEY MEMORY IN VEHICLES WITH DIS CD 22.0. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611003 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A CODING INDEX ERROR MESSAGE MAY BE DISPLAYED DURING CMK CODING. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 620011 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2001
OTHER

INFORMATION CONTAINING MONTHLY NEWSLETTER REGARDING VISIONWERKE - PARTS ROUNDTABLE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619702 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

PRODUCT QUALITY UPDATE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN ENGINE THAT RUNS ROUGH; A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION; MISFIRE FAULT CODES PRESENT FC 238-243; AND / OR MULTIPLE EMISSIONS FAULTS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 601926 Bulletin Date: 19-Jul-1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONDITION REGARDING LONG LIFE ENGINE OIL. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001510 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE ACTION TO REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS. MODELS PRODUCED FROM 10/01/2001 UP TO 02/28/02. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611145 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF THE RED ZONE) AND / OR THE HEATER OUTPUT IS TOO LOW ON VEHICLES WITH M52TU ENGINES FROM 9/98 PRODUCTION. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP WILL BE ILLUMI


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10000671 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AN EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS RESULTING IN S54 ENGINE FAILURE. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH S54 ENGINES FROM 02/01 UP TO 06/02. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10002135 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS RESULTING IN S54 ENGINE FAILURE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10002136 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

RECURRING NOISE COMPLAINTS FROM MECHANICAL ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONERS. *TT UPDATE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 623712 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR

INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 01E A02. *SLC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 623712 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 01E A02. *SLC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602474 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A SITUATION WITH THE VACUUM HOSE GOING TO THE SECONDARY AIR NON-RETURN VALVE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616686 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED BUT NO FAULTS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE DIS / MODIC (CD24 OR CD24.1) AFTER PERFORMING THE DME SHORT TEST. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001004 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HESITATION/ROUGH RUN, OR POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE ON COLD START. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616687 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2001
OTHER

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODES 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, OR 243 ARE SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. OTHER CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS MAY INCLUDE VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH, ID DOWN ON POWER, EXHIBITI


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619704 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2001
OTHER

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODES 238 , 239, 240, 241, 242, OR 243 ARE SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. OTHER COMPLAINTS MAY INCLUDE VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH, IS DOWN ON POWER, EXHIBITS POOR START


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603972 Bulletin Date: 19-Jan-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

NO START CONDITION ON VEHICLES UP TO 11/98 CAUSED BY FAULTY OIL LEVEL SWITCH. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611015 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE "CHECK ENGINE" LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND ONE OR MORE FAULT CODES SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. (E39 WITH M52TU ENGINE PRODUCED 9-98-, E46 WITH M52 TU ENGINE PRODUCED 6-98-, Z3 WITH 2.5L/2.8L ENGINE AND MCOUPE WIT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10002150 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MAY RUN ROUGH, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. MISFIRE FAULTS ARE STORED IN DME CONTROL MODULE. IGNITION COIL REPLACEMENT. PRODUCED FROM 02/2001 UP TO 11/2002. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618585 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO 8/00, EQUIPPED WITH A M54 ENGINE, MAY HESITATE AND STUMBLE AT IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10000673 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE AND EML LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED, ENGINE MAY GO INTO FAIL-SAFE MODE. DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001006 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE CHECK ENGINE AND EML LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, ENGINE IN FAIL-SAFE MODE WITH EDK THROTTLE FAULTS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10000670 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

A PLASTIC PIN IN THE STARTER SOLENOID ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK CAUSING THE STARTER TO FAIL. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611042 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT ON ENGINE SPEED THAT APPEARS TO HANG DURING SHIFTS ON THE M52 TU ENGINES WITH VARIOUS PRODUCTION DATES. *MJS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10004676 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH INTERMITTENT AND CURRENTLY NOT PRESENT FC 204, OR FC 211 STORED. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10010944 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. *EH THIS INCLUDES BMW MODEL E60 E53 E83. THIS SERVICE MEASURE SUPERSEDES SM1220304 DATED 9/17/2004. *EH


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613545 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
OTHER

CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED, TANK LEAK FAULT STORED IN THE DME. **MR


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616140 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
OTHER

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. FC 142 (DMTL PUMP) IS STORED IN THE DME, EVEN THOUGH NO LEAKS EXIST IN THE EVAP SYSTEM. THIS SERVICE ACTION INVOLVES CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH M54 ENGINE WHICH WERE PRODUCE


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613536 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR GIVES FALSE RESISTANCE READINGS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611046 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. *MJS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611076 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION

INFORMATION ON UNNECESSARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINES FROM CERTAIN PRODUCTION DATES). *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622324 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/

SERVICE INFORMATION ON THE TWO REAR MUFFLERS OFFERED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE S54 ENGINE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 624117 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2001
OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, FROM 2:00-3:00 ET THE NEXT EDITION OF THE SERVICE ROUND TABLE WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE VIA THE V-SAT SYSTEM. *YH


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611190 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL DRAIN PLUG LEAKS ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS PRODUCED FROM 1/99 TO 10/99 AND FROM 4/99 TO 1/00. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001007 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2003
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED TO ENGAGE AND/OR DISENGAGE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611016 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE OIL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION PRODUCED FROM 9/97, THAT ARE FILLED WITH THE NEW LIFETIME OIL. *MJS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602965 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602233 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A5S 36OR (5L40-E). *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619689 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO 11/00, A COMMUNICATION CONFLICT MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND AN AFTERMARKET SCAN TOOL, DUE TO A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM / EGS) SOFTWARE ERROR. *TT UPDATE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001084 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NO 1ST TO 2ND UPSHIFT AFTER HILL RECOGNITION PROGRAM IS ACTIVATED. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO 09-00 - 09-02. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001085 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARD OR NO-SHIFT WITH FC50, 53, OR 55 IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). PRODUCED FROM 06/00 - 3/01. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001008 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARSH 2-1 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001506 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VERY HARSH 3-2, 2-1 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PRODUCED 09/02 - 04/03. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001507 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARSH 3-2 AND 2-1 DOWNSHIFTS (WITH CLUNK NOISE) WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PRODUCED 03/02 UP TO 11/02. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001508 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE ACTION TO REPROGRAM THE EGS (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) MODULE FOR HARSH 3-2, 2-1 DOWNSHIFT. PRODUCED FROM 09/17/02 UP TO 01/31/03. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 626228 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING ERRATIC SHIFTING: TRANS LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *JG


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001088 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613552 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING E46 M52TU / B25 WITH ZF 5HP19 AS OF 3/2000 PRODUCTION. **MR


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635883 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELING NOTCHY OR NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY WHEN DEPRESSED IN SMALL INCREMENTS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 605950 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 9/98 MAY EXPERIENCE A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT CONTROL ARM MOUNT. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10001499 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2003
SUSPENSION

VEHICLE DRIFTING TO ONE SIDE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT BRAKING. CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING THE E85. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621521 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES WITH A S54 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVETRAIN RATTLE OR KNOCKING NOISE DURING A LOAD CHANGE, I.E. 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SHIFT AT LOW ENGINE SPEED, A NOISE APPEARING TO BE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616163 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO 9/98 THROUGH 9/00 MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL WHINE OR HOWLING NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PERHOUR WITH A LIGHT ENGINE LOAD. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 604911 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
SUSPENSION:REAR

SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 7/98 MAY EXPERIENCE A COMPLAINT OF A POPPING OR SNAPPING NOISE FROM REAR OF CAR. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10004675 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2005
SUSPENSION:REAR

CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS ON 3 SERIES UP TO OCTOBER 2002 PRODUCTION. *TT UPDATE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619665 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF MK60 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAULT CODES. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611019 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE INDUCED STEERING VIBRATION ON THE E46 TWO AND FOUR DOOR MODELS PRODUCED PRIOR TO 10/99. *MJS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621533 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2001
SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 2/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING, WHICH IS USUALLY MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE 60-50 MPH RANGE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621529 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUBJECT REGARDING DSC DIAGNOSIS NOT POSSIBLE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10000675 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

COMPLAINTS THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SOFT WITH ILLUMINATED DSC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 6092418 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1998
STEERING

SOME VEHICLES CAN ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A VERY SLIGHT TWITCH THAT CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED RAPIDLY. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619678 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2001
TIRES

INFORMATION ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON CERTAIN COUPES AND CONVERTIBLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER, 2000. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613853 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
SUSPENSION:REAR

SUBJECT REGARDING THREADS STRIPPING WHEN ADJUSTING TOE ON REAR AXLE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602238 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THE DOOR GASKET COME LOOSE. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602480 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CONCERNS WITH FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET DOESN'T FIT TIGHTLY TO BUMPER. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602635 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES STORAGE COMPARTMENT COVER BROKEN. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613542 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

INFORMATION REGARDING CREAKING, SQUEAKING, CLICKING NOISES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLED ON SEDANS PRODUCED PRIOR TO 2/00. **MR


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10003003 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2003
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

AFTER DELETING TRANSPORT MODE, THE ELECTRIC EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 604915 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SUBJECT REGARDING MOUNTING OF LICENSE PLATE BRACKETS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613535 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SOME TWO DOOR CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER A PROBLEM WITH EITHER DOOR BEING DIFFICULT TO OPEN. BMW IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE ACTION TO CORRECT OPERATION OF THE DOOR LATCH. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621525 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INTERIOR MIRROR DOES NOT HAVE THE RED DWA WARNING LED LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MIRROR. WHEN THE DWA ALARM SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED, THE RED WARNING LED FLASHES TO INDICATE THAT THE ALARM IS ARMED.


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611082 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1999
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING MEMORY MIRRORS ON VEHICLES (FROM 9/99 PRODUCTION) FITTED WITH THE SEAT MEMORY OPTION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 628419 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2001
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

ON CERTAIN COUPE MODELS, THE DOOR EDGE PROTECTION SEAL RUBS ON DOOR PANEL. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10005795 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2004
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR MIRRORS FAILS SPORADICALLY. *JB


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613540 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE ACTION TO SECURE SEAT HARNESS ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLES PRODUCED FROM 9/99 TO 2/00. **MR


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611234 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

INFORMATION ON RECODING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MODULE (CVM II). *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 625495 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2001
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

SOME CONVERTIBLE OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE REAR BOW HITTING THE STORAGE LID WHEN LOWERING THE TOP. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616173 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

ON SOME VEHICLES FROM 12/98 TO 8/00, THE SUNROOF DOES NOT RESPOND CORRECTLY TO THE SWITCH INPUT. TYPICALLY, A CLOSED SUNROOF DOES NOT MOVE WHEN THE SWITCH INPUT IS TO OPEN, BUT TILTS WHEN THE SWITCH INPUT IS CLOSE. AFTER MOVING TO THE TI


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622297 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
OTHER

PARTS CONSULTANT GROUP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER VOLUME 6, JUNE 2001. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611162 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRONIC BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614277 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10005792 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2004
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

REAR WINDOW OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY. *JB


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602229 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING THE RAIN SENSOR (AIC) FAULT CODE 05. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618592 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

SOME VEHICLES WITH RAIN SENSING WIPERS, PRODUCED BEFORE FEBRUARY 2000 MAY EXHIBIT A WINDSHIELD WIPER THAT WIPES CONTINUOUSLY OR IN AN ERRATIC WAY; THE SENSITIVITY OF THE RAIN SENSOR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED; CONTROL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER VIA T


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602962 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611112 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2000
SEAT BELTS

SUBJECT REGARDING NO SEAT BELT WARNING IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER CODING ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 9/99. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614310 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING ERRATIC OPERATION OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FUNCTIONS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614278 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONVERSION FOR OWNERS REQUESTING THEIR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BE CONVERTED FROM KILOMETERS TO MILES, OR FROM MILES TO KILOMETERS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611006 Bulletin Date: 19-Dec-1999
POWER TRAIN

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ODOMETER MAY JUMP TO A LOWER VALUE WITH FAULT CODE BE (LIGHT MODULE EEPROM ERROR) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 4/99. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602475 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

COMPLAINTS OF PARKING LIGHTS STAYING ON WITH LIGHTING SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611103 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

INFORMATION ON NEW VERTICAL HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED SINCE JULY OF 1999. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614285 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SUBJECT REGARDING A HEADLIGHT LEVELING CONTROL (LWR) MALFUNCTION EXHIBITING ON 4WD VEHCLES WITH XENON. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10000366 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ON VEHICLES WITH RAIN SENSOR AND AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP CONTROL, WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP CONTROL IS ACTIVATED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS COME ON UNNECESSARILY OR SWITCH OFF LATE IN BRIGHT CONDITIONS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10005796 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

LIGHTING SWITCHES OFF LATE FOLLOWING LSZ PROGRAMMING. *JB


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 613538 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION REGARDING THE E46 IHKA CONTROL PANEL: LED IN A/C BUTTON FLASHES. **MR


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 625494 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING A EVAPORATOR ICE-UP CONDITION DURING A/C OPERATION ON VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO FEBURARY 2001. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611074 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

CUSTOMER COMPLAIN OF NO AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGED. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 603978 Bulletin Date: 19-Feb-1999
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

THE IHKA BLOWER WILL INTERMITTENTLY CUT OUT ON VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 8/98. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611072 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGGING AFTER HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH HUMIDITY. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 626293 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2001
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT AIR DISTRIBUTION FROM CENTER VENTS. *JG


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 628707 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2002
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH MUSTY ODORS FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10003428 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

VEHICLE BATTERY SEVERELY DISCHARGED WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602624 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1998
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONDITIONS WITH IN -DASH CD43 RADIO - CD PLAYER SKIPS. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611104 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONCERNS WITH THE CD CHANGER (NAKAMICHI OR ALPINE) FAILING DURING INSTALLATION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 606030 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXPERIENCING RADIO NOISE ON AM BAND / POOR AM RECEPTION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622334 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
EQUIPMENT

A SITUATION MAY EXIST WHERE THE CD INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT EJECT FROM THE RADIO. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 604909 Bulletin Date: 19-Apr-1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF GENERATOR WHINE ON AM BAND. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611054 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 8/99 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE AT IDLE AND GENERATOR INTERFERENCE (WHINE) HEARD WHEN THE RADIO IS TUNED TO THE AM BAND. THE TICKING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE ONLY AT IDLE, WHILE THE GENERATOR WHINE WILL BE HEAR


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611111 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE AT IDLE AND GENERATOR INTERFERENCE (WHINE) HEARD WHEN THE RADIO IS TUNED TO THE AM BAND ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/99. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621522 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING THE NAKAMICHI CD CHANGER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 03/2001 WITH THE CD53 NG RADIO. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616178 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

ON SOME CONVERTIBLES PRODUCED UP TO 08/00 AND EQUIPPED WITH CD43 RADIO (IN-DASH CD UNIT), THE TWO REAR SIDE SPEAKERS MAY RATTLE / VIBRATE (IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO THE OVERLOADING NOISE) WHEN THE VOLUME LEVEL IS IN ITS UPPER RANGE.


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622276 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING REG OFF DISPLAYED ON NEW GENERATION (NG) C53 CASSETTE RADIO. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616137 Bulletin Date: 20-Dec-2000
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

SUBJECT REGARDING DWA SET INTERIOR PROTECTION FAULTS FC'S 42 AND 43 ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODELS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611077 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

VEHICLES MANUFACTURED UP TO MARCH OF 1999, EQUIPPED WITH IN-DASH CD RADIO AND WOOD TRIM FINISH MAY EXHIBIT A CD THAT DOES NOT EJECT FROM THE RADIO. HOWEVER, THE UNIT WILL OPERATE CORRECTLY AFTER THE CENTER WOOD TRIM PANEL (ABOVE THE CD


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611033 Bulletin Date: 19-Sep-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT ON THE NAKAMICHI CD CHANGER- IMPORTANT INSTALLATION/OPERATION TIPS. *MJS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611098 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT REGARDING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION / OPERATION TIPS FOR THE NAKAMICHI CD CHANGER. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611053 Bulletin Date: 19-Aug-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JUNE 1999, THE STANDARD INSTALLATION OF THE UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (UGDO) DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR BACKLIGHTING OF THE NUMERAL BUTTONS ON THE UGDO TRANSMITTER. IF REQUESTED BY THE CUS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622268 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2001
OTHER

BMW PARTS CONSULTANT GROUP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - JULY 2001 FOR CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E28, E24, E23, AND E12 MODELS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602918 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
AIR BAGS

SUBJECT ON DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 619672 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2001
SEAT BELTS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLICK OR RATTLE FROM THE UPPER SAFETY BELT MOUNT IN THE B-PILLAR ON CARS BUILT PIOR TO 1/01. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616170 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MANUFACTURED UP TO MARCH OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH FAULT CODES STORED IN THE SRS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAULT MEMORY. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 606629 Bulletin Date: 19-Jun-1999
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

STARTING WITH JUNE 1999 PRODUCTION, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SIDE AIRBAGS WILL ARRIVE AT THE BMW CENTER WITH THE REAR SIDE AIRBAGS DEACTIVATED. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614332 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2000
AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR AIRBAG ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616168 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2005
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODES 8 OR 9 (IN MRS2 SYSTEM), OR HEX CODES 05 OR 06 (IN MRS 3 SYSTEM) - SIDE AIRBAG, RESISTANCE TOO HIGH ARE STORED IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE MEMORY. *TT THIS SERVICE INFORMATI


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 618624 Bulletin Date: 20-Oct-2000
AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAG REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA). *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 622299 Bulletin Date: 20-Aug-2001
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS CONSULTANT GROUP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2001, VOLUME 8 FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE E28, E23, E21, E12, AND M1 SERIES. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602621 Bulletin Date: 19-Nov-1998
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

INFORMATION ON PHONE PREWIRE HARNESS INSTALLATION. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 602630 Bulletin Date: 19-Oct-1998
OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING BMW NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD VERSION 09 (V 09) OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I AND MARK II SYSTEMS. *YC


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621530 Bulletin Date: 20-May-2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

INFORMATION ON BATTERY DISCONNECTING PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES WITH MK3 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608331 Bulletin Date: 19-Jul-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

INFORMATION REGARDING THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR MARK II NAV EQUIPPED VEHICLES. MJS


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614311 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

INFORMATION ON RETROFITTING THE ADAPTER CABLE FOR MK II PLUS NAVIGATION COMPUTER. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611095 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT AFTER SWITCHING THE IGNITION ON, THE SCREEN OF THE ON-BOARD MONITOR REMAINS WHITE OR BLACK PERMANENTLY, AND NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED CAUSED BY HARDWARE FAILURE IN THE NAVIGATION COMPUTER ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURE


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10000494 Bulletin Date: 20-Nov-2002
EQUIPMENT

CPT 8000 INSTALLATION FROM 3/02 VEHICLE RPODUCTION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 606132 Bulletin Date: 19-May-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V11 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I AND MARK II. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 608299 Bulletin Date: 19-Jul-1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V11.1 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I AND MARK II. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 614325 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V15.0 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MK 1, MK II, MK III, AND MK III RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 616685 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

FAILURE / MALFUNCTION OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM MK I, MK II, MK III, AND MK III RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 621518 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

NAV OPERATING SOFTWARE CD V17.0 FOR MK I, MK II, MK III, AND MK III RADIO NAV SYSTEM FAILURES. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 611108 Bulletin Date: 20-Jan-2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL PO

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES VARIOUS CONCERNS WITH FAILURES / MALFUNCTIONS OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM MK II AND MK I (FROM 9/97 PRODUCTION). *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 632297 Bulletin Date: 20-Feb-2002
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SEAT SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635887 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2002
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

THIS SERVICE ACTION INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE PIPE CLAMP ON SMG TRANSMISSION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 633408 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2002
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HARD OR NO-SHIFT WITH FC 50, 52, 53 OR 55 IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 633469 Bulletin Date: 20-Jun-2002
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SUBJECT REGARDING A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING ON E46 M3 WITH S54 ENGINE PRODUCED UP TO 9/2001. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635888 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELING NOTCHY OR NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY WHEN DEPRESSED IN SMALL INCREMENTS. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 633421 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2002
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SOME OWNERS TWO DOOR MODELS MAY ENCOUNTER A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK LID OVER TRAVELING WHEN THE LID IS SHUT. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 633470 Bulletin Date: 20-Jul-2002
STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME OWNERS OF SPORT WAGONS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE OR SQUEAK COMING FROM MOUNTING OF THE CARGO AREA ROLLER COVER. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 633422 Bulletin Date: 20-Apr-2002
SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CRACKING OR CLICKING NOISE FROM SPORT SEATS ON E46 PRODUCED BEFORE 9/2001. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 632292 Bulletin Date: 20-Mar-2002
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE SUNROOF ANTI-TRAP FEATURE ACTIVATING WHEN CLOSING THE SUNROOF FROM THE FULL OPEN POSITION. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635892 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2002
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE REAR WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. *TT


9999 BMW E46 SERIES
NHTSA* TSB Technical Service Bulletin Number: 635890 Bulletin Date: 20-Sep-2002
AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR AIRBAG ACTIVIATION / DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE. *TT




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

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