1999 BMW 323I Electrical system Problems

“My central door locking system does not work, resulting in none of the passenger doors will not open when locked. So all passengers are trapped in the back seat and front passenger seat. The driver door can be opened from the inside and with a key from the outside. I have reached out to Bmw and they wrote a report but said the 1999 year model would probably not be covered. In no way should passengers not be able to exit an automobile during an emergency. I can not drive the car with passengers. To repair this problem is estimated at $550.00. This happens when it is parked and motor on or off”

“I am the original owner of a 1999 Bmw 323I, purchased new and which today has a little more than 72,000 miles on it. 1. No specific event(s) other than normal driving conditions seem to lead up to the failure; 2. The failure is that the right rear tail light bulb repeatedly burns out, requiring replacement, a failure that has occurred at least twice each year over the last 11 years. The consequences are that I have been received warnings and/or citations, some costly, when I have been unable to have the bulb immediately replaced. …”

“I own a 1999 Bmw 323I. Recently, the check engine light keeps coming on along with the sign for the transmission (the exclamation in the circle). Then the power was significantly reduced which didn't allow me to drive over 40 MPH. I took it to the Bmw dealer near my home and after they ran the expensive diagnostic test they still weren't sure what the problem was. However, they said they received a bulletin from Bmw telling them that resetting the computer for the torque and transmission would fix the problem. However, this was only a temporary fix, as it only lasted for one week. …”

“I have had a recurring problem with my 1999 323I since 4/30/2003 that the Bmw service technicians cannot resolve at two separate Bmw dealers in maryland, tischer Bmw (where I bought the car), and towson Bmw. The problem is that the check engine, eml and dsc (traction) lights all come on at the same time, and the car loses power not able to go above 40 MPH (apparently goes into a fail safe mode). The lights then go out one by one after turning the car on and off about four times, and power is restored to the car. All is well seemingly until it starts all over again! …”

“Ciols bad and all 5 have falied, fairly new car. Fan does not come on car overheats and after visits to the dealer and money they cannot tell me the problem.”