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Engine - No Cold Start At Low Temperatures

86bmw10

GROUP 12 Engine - Electrical
Bulletin Number 12 01 86 (1144) Page 1 of 2
Montvale, NJ February 1986 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Cold Starting


MODEL: 325e (produced before 10/85)


Complaint: Cars cannot be started at low outside temperatures (no ignition spark).

Cause: Incorrect installation of the cable on the battery junction block.

Note

The battery junction block is underneath a black cover on the firewall on the right-hand side as seen looking forward in car.



Remedy: Connect cable as shown in sketch printed on back.
Warranty

Status: Labor reimbursement under the provisions of the BMW Limited 3 Year/36,000

Mile Warranty.


Defect code: 61 11 08 79 00


Labor allowance Operation

3 FRU (main work) 00 50 042

2 FRU (associated work) 00 50 545