Engine - No Cold Start At Low Temperatures
86bmw10GROUP 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