| 61 02 84 (959) |
Battery vapor expansion tank |
Check and empty tank whenever battery is removed or vehicle
suffers from overcharging |
January 1985 |
| 61 01 85 (1034) |
Sticking relays |
Check for sticking relays in high draw situations, or when
components continue to run after shut down |
July 1985 |
| 61 04 85 (1121) |
Actuation of the deadbolt position |
Only the master key has this feature. |
December 1985 |
| 61 05 85 (1123) |
Sticking push button type switches (windows) |
The switch opening in the console is too small, causing
pressure on the switch |
January 1986 |
| 61 02 86 (1242) |
Battery Vent Tank |
Batteries now have vent tanks, transfer tank to new battery |
July 1986 |
| 61 03 86 (1244) |
Temporary Wiper Blades, Beginning 12/88 Production. |
Temporary wipers on new cars, install correct wipers during
Pre Delivery Inspection |
December 1988 |
| 61 04 86 (1287) |
Recall Campaign 86V-151 Brake light switch |
86 and 87 models with high mount brake light, install switch
P/N 61 31 1 368 786 |
December 1986 |
| 61 01 87 (1327) |
Windshield wiper motor erratic operation |
Erratic operation in intermittent speed during low
temperatures. Too much grease in motor transmission. Remove motor and cover and remove
grease. |
February 1987 |
| 61 06 87 (1445) |
Rechargeable flashlight / socket |
Fuse 21 blows due to foreign objects in socket. Ensure light
or foam pad is installed in socket |
August 1987 |
| 61 07 87 (1474) |
Windshield wiper / washer control unit |
Washers or wipers will not shut off, internal fault in relay,
replace with P?N 61 31 1 368 199 |
September 1987 |
| 61 08 87 (1476) |
Rear window defogger 325iC |
Check heating coil condition by measuring draw across fuse 8 ,
good coils will have 8 - 11 Amp draw. |
November 1987 |
| 61 02 88 (1596) |
Faulty fuses |
Visually check fuses for improper crimp at top of each leg |
February 1988 |
| 61 05 88 (1625) |
Fusible links |
Soldered 50 amp P/N 12 41 1 706 111. Screwed 80 amp P/N 61 13
1 382 065 |
April 1988 |
| 61 06 88 (1699) |
Corrosion in harness connector at A pillar / door |
Improper sealing in door harness boot, replace both sides of
connector if corrosion found |
August 1988 |
| 61 01 89 (1797) |
Glove compartment wiring E30 prior to 9/88 |
Power to light moved from full time power to accessory power
to prevent accidental battery draw |
January 1989 |
| 61 11 89 (1944) |
Jump starting of vehicles |
Vehicle electrical system will suffer damage if jump started
with more than 15 volts, turn on as much electrical draw as possible before disconnecting
cables. |
October 1989 |
| 61 01 90 (3019) |
Battery electrolyte level |
Warns to check level on a more frequent basis during winter
months due to extra power draw. |
January 1990 |
| 61 04 90 (3082) |
Contact ring / horn contact causing noise |
Grease the contact pin and ring with copper paste |
June 1990 |
| 61 05 90 (3085) |
Fuel pump relays |
Replace SWF relays with Siemens |
November 1990 |
| 61 06 90 (3107) |
Horn malfunctions - SRS equipped vehicles |
Insufficient clearance of bag cover and horn bridge. Possible
short between bridge and wheel |
September 1990 |
| 61 09 90 (3123) |
Clicking noise from brake light switch |
Insulate switch with 1/2 inch foam |
October 1990 |
| 61 11 90 (3148) |
Central locking actuator motors |
Water entering actuator, ensure correct location , seal with
plastic cover if necessary |
November 1990 |
| 61 03 91 (3244) |
Battery electrolyte |
Low fluid can cause damage to battery, check and fill as per
SI 61 01 90 |
June 1991 |
| 61 07 91 (3291) |
Fuel pump fuse F11, 1991 318iC |
Incorrect fuse rating listed ETM and owners manual , should be
15 amp not 7.5 amp |
June 1991 |
| 61 12 91 (3391) |
65Ah Hybrid Battery for engine compartment, iC |
New heat resistant battery for mounting in engine bay |
May 1992 |
| 61 13 91 (3401) |
Recall Campaign 92V-140 : Wiper ground |
Move wiper switch ground to left lower screw on column, up to
6/91 production |
December 1992 |
| 61 03 94 (4032) |
Brake light switch |
New style switch, quiet operation |
August 1994 |
