Central Locking System - Multiple Malfunctions
Group 51Body Equipment
Bulletin Number
51 01 94 (3943)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
May 1994
Product Engineering
SUBJECT
Door Contact Switches Leak
MODELS:
5 Series (E34), 3 Series (E36, Four Door Models)
Situation:
Complaints may be encountered which include one or more of the following:
^ Central Locking System unlocks immediately after locking
^ Central Locking System inoperative when locking from the right front door
^ Check Control warning of "Door Open" (E34 vehicles only)
^ Interior lights are sporadically or constantly illuminated
Cause:
These complaints may arise from the door contact switch not being completely sealed, resulting in the contacts being bridged, either sporadically or constantly (by particles of dirt, salt, etc.).
Note:
A faulty central locking system actuator can also be responsible for the first two complaints listed above.
Vehicles Affected:
E34 vehicles and 4-door E36 vehicles - all produced between August 1992 and June 1992.
Correction:
If this situation is encountered, all striker plates with integrated door contact switches are to be replaced. Door contact switches in striker plates stamped with the letter "L" or a later letter of the alphabet (refer to illustration) incorporate improved water-resistant sealing measures.
Parts Information:
Part Number Description
51 21 8 105 511 Striker Plate
Note:
Only later style striker plates are stocked. Older striker plates should be returned for credit via the Dealer Returns System.
Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 Years/50,000 Miles.
Defect Code: 51 21 90 79 00
Replacement of 2 Striker Plates:
Main Work Associated Work
Labor Operation: 00 51 001 00 51 569
Labor Allowance: 5 FRU 3 FRU
Replacement of 4 Striker Plates:
Main Work Associated Work
Labor Operation: 00 51 002 00 51 570
Labor Allowance 8 FRU 6 FRU
NOTE:
Main Work:
Use this labor operation number when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.
Associated Work:
Use this labor operation number when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.
Under no circumstances should both labor operation numbers be claimed.