2004 BMW 3 Series Technical Service Bulletins

59 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 BMW 3 Series. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10032827Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10032815Nov 1, 2007Steering, Engine cooling, Equipment. 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 during left and right turns. The right side engine support is making contact with the right side engine mount.
• 10032814Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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, is below 10 liters. With the fuel level low and under extreme driving conditions (heavy acceleration, cornering or racing), the fuel supply may be inadequate, causing an…
• 10032812Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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 may include-incorrect air filter, unmetered air or a defective air mass meter.
• 10032809Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling. 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 of a slight reduction of power similar to an increased turbo lag. The vacuum supply to the waste gates may be restricted or blocked. No model years listed.
• 10020856Feb 1, 2007Exterior lighting. Poor connection at rear lamp connector. Bmw. Model e46. *kb model e46 (3 series). Update 8/8/2008.
• 10015410Mar 1, 2006Engine cooling. 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.
• 10012787Feb 11, 2005Electrical system. Check engine lamp illuminated intake and ambient temperature faults stored in dme.
• 10029107Nov 1, 2003Electrical system. 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; and various warning lights are illuminated on the instrument panel. Model years unknown.

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