2002 BMW 3 SERIES TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
120405
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine. *tt
Bulletin:
630306
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Poor connection at rear lamp connector. bmw. model e46. *kb model e46 (3 series). update 8/8/2008. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B12 01 08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B11 13 07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B63 02 08
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Rear bulb failure. model e92 (3 series coupe) vehicles produced up to january 21, 2008 are affected. the bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B52 05 08
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Bmw: seat frame design changed for 392 (3 series coupe) produced up to may 2007. on early production e92s, the socket which secures the seat backrest release cable to the release mechanism could pull free from the release mechanism. *
Bulletin:
SI B63-04-08
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-12-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause
Bulletin:
SIB-65-75-06
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-51-19-07
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-34-11-08
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). a part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis
Bulletin:
SI-B64-05-09
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Bmw: water leaks into either the driver's side or passenger's side footwell during fast cornering. insufficient sealing at the point of contact between the air conditioning system and the condensation drain hose. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B61-16-09
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: various electrical problems or intermittently. symptoms typically include various warning lamps in the instrument cluster and starting problems. affected may be the ekp (electronically controlled fuel pump), and control modules on t
Bulletin:
SI-28-02-09
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: complaint that the n (neutral) symbol is being displayed in the kombi and the message transmission in n, shift to p when engine is turned off is displayed in the cc when the vehicle decelerates to a stop. in realty, the transmission
Bulletin:
SI-B12-28-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-07-06
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-02-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c
Bulletin:
SIB-11-14-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o
Bulletin:
SIB-12-20-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: m54/m56-mixture too lean-fault codes 2882/2883 are stored in the dme. complaints that service engine soon light is illuminated. the fault codes 2882/2883-fuel trim, mixture too lean are stored in the dme. possible causes ma
Bulletin:
SIB-12-24-07
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. fuel reserve light is illuminated and the fuel level, when measured with the service tester,
Bulletin:
SIB-22-01-07
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. a grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. the noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity durin
Bulletin:
SIB-34-078-07
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-16-01-06
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. the case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to be replaced. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:
SIB-16-08-06
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: engine cranks but does not start; fuel level gauge displays a sufficient amount of fuel, although the fuel tank is empty; fault code 2a1c (fuel level plausibility) is stored in msv80. right side fuel sending unit is dislodge
Bulletin:
SIB-41-02-09
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area around one of the rear axle carrier mounting points. as a re
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-08
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: rear bulb failure. the bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. the bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes: poor fit between the bulb and bulb holder; bulb failur
Bulletin:
SIB-72-01-10
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: front safety belt does not retract smoothly or jams. the upper part of the driver's or passenger's front safety belt does not roll up fully or rolls up slowly. the adjustment of the inertia reel is incorrect at the fastenin
Bulletin:
SIB-32-04-07
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-28-02-08
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-16-03-10
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-07-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. there may be six different fault codes. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-02-10
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-02-10
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-06-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-08-03
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-65-36-09
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-12-21-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon light is on. the vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm updated 5/19/15. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-23-01-08
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-72-05-07
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. the position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. e92. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-72-28-06
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Bmw: the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks/falls off when retracting. the retaining tab is not robust enough. e92. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-03-11
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. e60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-16-07
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-61-01-11
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. there may also be warning lights on. k-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. *rm updated 10/5/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-15-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-72-01-11
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Bmw: e92. the seat belt extender on the front driver's or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. the safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. the 'hand' on the extender fails. the safety belt is twisted. the extender will no
Bulletin:
B63-03-12
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Bmw: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to february 27,2012. *js
Bulletin:
SIB122512
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: vehicle does not start: loose ground z6000 *4b. covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. *js
Bulletin:
SIB270212
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: dsc warning light is on. the warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. there may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *js
Bulletin:
SIB-61-37-12
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js
Bulletin:
SIB-65-14-14
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Bmw: some airbags, driver and front passenger, are improperly deploying due to a possible inflator not produced to specifications. model 2001-2006 e46 (3 series). *pe updated 9/4/14. *pe

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