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ECM - Replacement Precautions, Ignition Coil(s)

88BMW03

Group 12 Engine - Electrical
Bulletin Number 12 05 88 (1638) Page 1 of 1
Montvale, NJ May 1988 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Ignition Coil Replacement

MODELS: All with M1.1 and M1.2 DME Fuel Injection Systems

Situation: Failure of the DME ignition final stage may cause over-heating damage to the ignition coil(s).

Remedy: Should replacement of the DME Control Unit become necessary due to ignition final stage failure, replace the corresponding ignition coil(s) as well.

Warranty Covered under the terms of the BMW Emissions-Related Defect Warranty of
Status: 5 Years/50,000 Miles.