2003 BMW 3-SERIES TSBs (27)

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 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-B-61-16-08
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw:various electrical system failures which occurred while driving: a/c stopped working; fuel gauge display is implausible (shows empty); rear windows one touch function is inoperative; windshield wipers are working with being switched on;
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-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-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-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-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-72-03-10
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Bmw: on some e92 models the safety belt extender is not extending the belt or is noisy. this can be a fault of the extender or the belt is contorted. *rm
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-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-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
Bulletin:
SIB-32-03-14
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues. *pe

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