BMW 323i Service Bulletins
33 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148179Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form. These surface hairline cracks are usually spread over the entire brake disc friction area, and have no negative influence on the durability or braking performance. The rotors should not be replaced only for their appearance reasons. When performing routine service on the brake system (pad replacement due to wear), the brake discs should be replaced if surface cracks are found to be greater than 13 mm, or if the brake disc thickness is below the minimum thickness. Always replace brake discs in pairs (per axle). Install new brake pads when replacing discs. By doing this, the service life of the friction pad surface is increased, and an even material loss is ensured. 2. Vibrations and/or steering wheel torsional vibrations during braking are caused by applying the brakes on discs with minimal to heavy corrosion. These vibrations are most noticeable when braking from high speeds with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F), and will diminish with normal everyday operation. Parts replacement is not required. 3. After high brake loads, running noises can be heard when applying the brakes, and may also be heard to a limited extent after the brakes are released. (See the note in the Owner's Manual). These noises are reduced during normal everyday operation, due to further erosion of the brake pad friction lining. Visible surface cracks or craterlike recesses on the brake pad surface are caused by a minor difference in the material of the pad lining, which will decrease with further operation and should not be replaced due to their appearance.
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - October 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-63-11-14
- Date Added:
- June 10, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE
Associated Products (95)Associated Documents - June 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148100Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySpecial Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. BMW is cooperating with this request. Takata is a supplier of air bags to several automotive manufacturers. They have informed NHTSA of a small number of cases of improperly deploying air bags in a few specific areas of the US. None of the reported cases involve any BMW vehicles. No determination has been made by BMW and Takata that a safety issue exists.This program involves the driver and front passenger air bag system. Specifically, the air bag system may have been manufactured with an inflator that was not produced to specification. After long-term exposure in high absolute humidity environments, in a crash in which air bag system deployment occurs, the air bag system housing may rupture. To assist Takata with their determination, BMW will be collecting air bags from a limited number of customer vehicles. Once the affected vehicle population has been determined, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by letter to visit their authorized BMW center to have their air bag(s) replaced. Additional information will be provided at that time. A press release from NHTSA on this topic is expected to be issued on Monday, June 23, 2014.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150160Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120913
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryState Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the DME (Digital Motor Electronic). The VIN read out and displayed on the state test printout does not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. If the DME was reprogrammed using the previously available BMW service equipment (e.g., Progman, GT1), it is possible that only the last 7 digits of the VIN were entered into the DME, and positions 4 through10 may only contain default characters. For example: The state I/M tester or OBD scan tool may read out WBAAA00000A123456 instead of the correct full 17-digit VIN, WBAZZ03492A123456.
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - August 1, 2010•Document ID: 10037025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-63-02-01
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2011
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
Associated Products (217)Associated Documents - June 1, 2010•Document ID: 10036979Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-32-04-07
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2011
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
Associated Products (145)Associated Documents - December 1, 2009•Document ID: 10033130Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-16-02-09
- Date Added:
- July 14, 2010
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW 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 WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY IN THE ILLUSTRATION, BUT IT IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARTS DESCRIPTION. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Associated Products (193)Associated Documents - March 1, 2000•Document ID: 613552Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 247500
- Date Added:
- July 21, 2000
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINFORMATION REGARDING E46 M52TU / B25 WITH ZF 5HP19 AS OF 3/2000 PRODUCTION. **MR
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 1, 1999•Document ID: 606355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 360299
- Date Added:
- August 17, 1999
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUBJECT REGARDING TIRE PRESSURE PLACARDS. *TT
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 1998•Document ID: 602917Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 72 04 98
- Date Added:
- January 21, 1999
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINFORMATION ON NEW AIRBAGS. *YC
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 1, 1998•Document ID: 601927Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 117598
- Date Added:
- August 31, 1998
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUBJECT REGARDING 2.5 AND 2.8 LITER SIX CYLINDER ENGINES. *YC
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 1, 1998•Document ID: 601926Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11 08 98
- Date Added:
- August 31, 1998
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONDITION REGARDING LONG LIFE ENGINE OIL. *YC
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 1998•Document ID: 600528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 65 10 97
- Date Added:
- May 20, 1998
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUBJECT ON SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ON E36 CONVERTIBLE W/ HI-FI AUDO SYSTEM (HARMAN-KARDON) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 03/01/97 AND 10/16/97 WITH OPTION 674 *DB*YC
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