[goowatchi]

thx cobradac!

[Z22Z]

Originally Posted by thealbert

SI B32 07 06
Steering and Wheel Alignment April 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Steering Column Clicking Noise

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) and E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) produced up to 11/05

SITUATION
Customer may complain of a slight clicking noise heard, mostly at slow speed, when turning the steering wheel at about 180 degrees.

CAUSE
Steering column manufacturing tolerances stack up.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, replace the steering column only. Do not replace the steering gear and the steering spindle (lower joint assembly).

The steering column manufacturing process has been improved in 11/05.

PROCEDURE

* Replace the steering column per Repair Instructions RA 32 31 090.

* Perform steering angle sensor adjustment/calibration per Repair Instructions RA 61 31 996.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
32 30 6 772 273
Steering Column
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only

anyone know if this applies to 07 e92s as well? im experiencing similar problems.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by cobradac

Here is our mid August update

Please pardon the confusion but this update actually includes highlighted data from the Revision 20 update in June due to some issues I had with my PDF conversion at home. No data is missing, but the delta indication from one revision to the next is not accurate. It will be fixed in the future revisions now that I am back in synce between home and work computers.

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Thank you.

[cobradac]

Updated SIB list valid through the 1st week of December. I also have an updated ISTA/P (PROGMAN/CIP) list is posted in a separate thread in this section.

[DJHakim]

Thanks!! I like your ISTA/P resources, too.

[Ferg]

Originally Posted by Z22Z

anyone know if this applies to 07 e92s as well? im experiencing similar problems.

I'm having the same problem as well.

[DnA Diesel]

Great stuff!

Slight correction - E9X heated steering wheel SIB is 32 01 09 (vice 31 01 09 - front susp. groaning)

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b320109g.htm

Cheers

[DJHakim]

Originally Posted by DnA Diesel

Great stuff!

Slight correction - E9X heated steering wheel SIB is 32 01 09 (vice 31 01 09 - front susp. groaning)

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b320109g.htm

Cheers

Hmm. I mentioned the cycling problem but was told it is normal. I think there is a normal cycling behavior, but I guess there is an issue about it shutting off completely after startup? Thanks for this specific info. Have you had your heating unit replaced based on this TSB?

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by goowatchi

thx cobradac!

+ at least 3 now, that I've found via this resource.

[Marcumac]

Anyone heard of a TSB on door lock actuators failing?

[DJHakim]

Originally Posted by Marcumac

Anyone heard of a TSB on door lock actuators failing?

Yes, please do tell. In my 2006 E90, I got the failed/screeching dorr locks and had to complain several times before it got replaced (tech did not reproduce problem somehow...or maybe he did eventually). I suspected it had to do with Comfort Access use. I hope not to see this issue in my LCI.

[cobradac]

Here is one:

Not the whole thing as it list a lot of the test procedure on the diagnostic

SI B51 19 07
Body Equipment September 2009
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 19 07 dated September 2009.


designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Doors Will Not Unlock Using the Key Fob or Central Locking Button


MODEL
E90, E91 (3 Series) produced up to 11/2008


SITUATION
One or more of the doors may not unlock when using the remote key outside the vehicle, or the central locking button inside the car. It is still possible, however, to unlock the door by using the key in the driver's door lock cylinder or by pulling the door handle on the inside of the car.

Typically fault codes A6D4 and A6D5 are stored in the Junction Box Electronics (JBBF).

CAUSE
This is due to a blown fuse in the JBBF caused by either:

An excessive amperage draw by one of the door lock actuators, which is commonly attributed to silicone contamination; or

An intermittent, but acceptable, amperage spike slightly above 15A, due to normal variation in the locking system.

CORRECTION
Replace the fuse with one of a different rating.

Replace the necessary actuator as well, but only if it is drawing excessive amperage.

NOTE: Never spray any silicone products into the latch, as this will lead to premature failure.

PROCEDURE

Perform a vehicle test using ISTA.

Inspect fuse 57 (up to 9/07 production) or 73 (from 9/07 production) in the JBE.

Replace the blown 15A fuse with a 20A fuse.

Perform a function test by activating the door locks 10 times in succession via the central locking switch.

NOTE: The thermal protection will be activated after about 15 successive activations and does not indicate any damage to the system.

Carefully observe the operation of each lock actuator while it is being cycled. Lock actuators with some degree of damage will exhibit noticeable symptoms of this, such as slow operation, abnormal noises, etc.

If either one of the front door lock actuators is determined to be the source of the blown fuse, both front door latches (which contain the lock actuators) should be replaced per Repair Instruction REP 51 21 090. For this replacement, the door latch kit, which contains both the left and right side latches, must be used.

If either one of the rear door lock actuators is determined to be the source of the blown fuse, only that single faulty latch should be replaced per Repair Instruction REP 51 22 090.

If one of the front lock actuators and one of the rear lock actuators appears to be faulty, both front latches and the single faulty rear latch should be replaced per Repair Instruction REP 51 21 090 and REP 51 22 090.

If no faulty lock actuators can be identified, wait 2 minutes and then repeat step 4.

NOTE: If any door latches are to be replaced, the attached procedure should be utilized in conjunction with the REP noted above. This attachment will reduce the amount of time necessary to perform the replacement.

After the second functional test, if no faulty lock actuators can be identified, none of the latches should be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity

51 21 7 263 086
Door latch kit (contains both left and right latches)
As required

51 22 7 060 295
Door latch – left rear
As required

51 22 7 060 296
Door latch – right rear
As required

61 13 6 942 071
20 Amp mini fuse
1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty or the Certified Pre-Owned Program for the second cause listed above.

NOTE: If both front door latches are being replaced, the door latch kit noted above must be used as opposed to ordering both left and right latches separately. Failure to use and claim this part kit will result in a delayed or denied claim.

Defect Code:
51 21 90 15 00

[cobradac]

Originally Posted by DnA Diesel

Great stuff!

Slight correction - E9X heated steering wheel SIB is 32 01 09 (vice 31 01 09 - front susp. groaning)

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b320109g.htm

Cheers

Ooops you're correct. Scusa the fat fingers. Will fix in next update.

[C.D.335xi]

Cobradoc - thanks once again for your contributions to this thread. Very much appreciated.

[Marcumac]

Thanks a bunch cobradoc, might take that in with me when I go the the dealer Thursday. Appreciate it!

[jopa489]

Thank you very much for keeping this thread going cobradac! The information here is well-organized and very useful.

[DJHakim]

I am waiting to see a TSB for loss of HD radio after ISTA/P 36.0.

[MalM3]

amazing info

thanks for the effort cobradac

[cobradac]

Originally Posted by DJHakim

I am waiting to see a TSB for loss of HD radio after ISTA/P 36.0.

There is no mention of problems in that regard to 36.0. 36.1 and 37.0 are out and neither indicate a fix for any HD Radio problems. OTOH, it could be it crashed during update and they need to get an "enabling code" for HD Radio so they can get it back up again. You might try calling your SA with that idea or suggestion. I assume it worked, you got upgraded and then it did not work.

[DJHakim]

Originally Posted by cobradac

...I assume it worked, you got upgraded and then it did not work.

Yep! What is the major fix in 37.0?

[texasKA]

for the e60 with N52K engine, you can add SI B 18 02 08 to the list - my car and other 528i's have been experiencing this problem.

i'm taking mine in to take care of this problem.

[cb1111]

Can anyone find me service bulletin 5420105 - 2004 X3 sunroof problem?

Thanks