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BMW 3 Series 2003–2008technical service bulletin

Bulletin SI-B-61-16-08 · NHTSA communication 10029107 · issued Nov 1, 2003

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2003–2008
model years
6
vehicle entries

Official 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; and various warning lights are illuminated on the instrument panel. Model years unknown. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.