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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001330CI CONVERTIBLE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)
Computers and Control Systems: Technical Service Bulletins
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Technical Service Bulletins
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Fuel System - MIL/Check Gas Cap Lamp ON
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes 2882/2883 Set
- Engine Controls - No Start/SES/DSC Lamps ON/Multiple DTC
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/No Overheat
- SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
- Engine Controls - Engine Power Drop At 4,000 RPM
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's FC 83/FC 244 Stored
- A/T - Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- A/T - Will Not Upshift/Goes To Fail-Safe Mode
- By Symptom
- Abnormal wear/deterioration
- Customer Interest
- Fuel System - MIL/Check Gas Cap Lamp ON
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes 2882/2883 Set
- Engine Controls - No Start/SES/DSC Lamps ON/Multiple DTC
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/No Overheat
- SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
- Engine Controls - Engine Power Drop At 4,000 RPM
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's FC 83/FC 244 Stored
- A/T - Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- A/T - Will Not Upshift/Goes To Fail-Safe Mode
- Erratic Operation
- False instrument warning light/gauges
- Hard Shifting
- Incorrect gear selection
- Leaks
- No shift/Incorrect gear engagement
- Noise
- Recalls
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Computer/Controls - Replacement DME Programming
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures
- Computers/Control - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes
- Computers/Controls - ISTA Test Plan Priority Error Info.
- Computers/Controls - ISTA/D DTC S0001 After Quick Delete
- Fuel System - MIL/Check Gas Cap Lamp ON
- Engine Controls - DME Programming Tips
- Progman(R) - Programming/Coding/Individualization
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes 2882/2883 Set
- A/T - Fault Code 002 and 003 Diagnosis
- Engine Controls - No Start/SES/DSC Lamps ON/Multiple DTC
- Engine Controls - Updated DISplus/GT1 Software
- Computers/Controls - 'Retrofit' Update Programming
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/FC10
- Engine Controls - Various Driveability Complaints
- Electrical - Oil Level Sensor Diagnostic Hints
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/No Overheat
- SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
- Engine Controls - Engine Power Drop At 4,000 RPM
- Engine Controls - Progman(R) V22.1/V22.1.1 and V22.1.2
- Engine Controls - False Maintenance Interval in Progman
- Computers/Controls - Progman(R) V22.0/V22.0.1 Errors
- Engine Controls - Progman(R) V21.01 and V21.02.01 Errors
- Engine Controls - Progman(R) V21.0 Software Errors
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Engine Controls - DSC Not Recognized During Diagnostics
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- Campaign - OBD Connector Replacement
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's FC 83/FC 244 Stored
- Engine Controls/Emissions - OBD Readiness Code Setting
- A/T - Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- Computer/Controls - DME Module Removal Precautions
- Fuel Tank Leak Detection - DMTL Test Plan Error
- Throttle Control - EDK Throttle Adaptation Procedure
- Engine Control Module - MS 43 Removal Precautions
- Check Engine Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- A/T - Will Not Upshift/Goes To Fail-Safe Mode
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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.