Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1993740IL (E32/2) V8-3982CC 4.0L DOHC (M60)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSECM - EPROM PROGRAMMING UPDATEDAFFECTED VEHICLES
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)
Affected Vehicles
1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Affected Vehicles
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DOS (Dealer Communications System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number flanges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
Model Chassis Number Ranges
E34 530i GE53002 - GE55299
530iA GE83000 - GE92840
530iTA GF80000 - GF81156
540i GA64002 - GA64623
540iA GF25000 - GF33104
E32 740iA DE60000 - DE69144
740iLA DE83002 - DE93104
E38 740iA DH00005 - DH06138
740iLA DH29002 - DH30305
E31 840CiA CC89001 - CC90206
The Chassis Number flanges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
Model Chassis Number Ranges
E34 530i GE53002 - GE55299
530iA GE83000 - GE92840
530iTA GF80000 - GF81156
540i GA64002 - GA64623
540iA GF25000 - GF33104
E32 740iA DE60000 - DE69144
740iLA DE83002 - DE93104
E38 740iA DH00005 - DH06138
740iLA DH29002 - DH30305
E31 840CiA CC89001 - CC90206
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.