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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001330CI CONVERTIBLE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)
Powertrain Management: Technical Service Bulletins
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Technical Service Bulletins
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
- 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
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Fault Code 48, TCC Solenoid
- A/T - Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's FC 83/FC 244 Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - Power Drop at 4,000 RPM
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
- Fuel System - Accelerator Pedal Feels 'Notchy'
- Instruments - Fuel Gauge Innacurate/Won't Read Full
- Seat Heater - Headlights Dim/Idle Fluctuations
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- A/T - Will Not Upshift/Goes To Fail-Safe Mode
- M/T - ZF GS6-37 SMG Engine Stall on Deceleration/MIL ON
- Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
- Engine Controls - Engine Power Drop At 4,000 RPM
- SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
- Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
- By Symptom
- Abnormal wear/deterioration
- Customer Interest
- Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
- 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
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Fault Code 48, TCC Solenoid
- A/T - Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's FC 83/FC 244 Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - Power Drop at 4,000 RPM
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
- Fuel System - Accelerator Pedal Feels 'Notchy'
- Instruments - Fuel Gauge Innacurate/Won't Read Full
- Seat Heater - Headlights Dim/Idle Fluctuations
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- A/T - Will Not Upshift/Goes To Fail-Safe Mode
- M/T - ZF GS6-37 SMG Engine Stall on Deceleration/MIL ON
- Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
- Engine Controls - Engine Power Drop At 4,000 RPM
- SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
- Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
- Driveability
- Erratic Operation
- False instrument warning light/gauges
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/No Overheat
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Instruments - Fuel Gauge Innacurate/Won't Read Full
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- MIL ON - DTC FC142 Set
- MIL ON - DTC FC142 Stored
- Hard Shifting
- Incorrect gear selection
- Leaks
- Low, Dead battery
- No shift/Incorrect gear engagement
- Noise
- Poor performance
- Recalls
- Sticking/Binding
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Computer/Controls - Replacement DME Programming
- Fuel System - Evaporative System Vacuum Leak Diagnosis
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Fuel System - Fuel Tank Lock Ring Torque Spec Missing
- Emissions System - Evaporative System Leak Testing
- Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures
- Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Usage
- Fuel System - High Alcohol Fuel Detection
- Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
- Emissions - MIL ON, Multiple DTC's Stored
- 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 - Various Driveability Complaints
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/No Overheat
- Engine Controls - Progman(R) V22.1/V22.1.1 and V22.1.2
- Engine Controls - False Maintenance Interval in Progman
- Engine Controls - Progman(R) V21.0 Software Errors
- Spark Plug (HP Platinum) - Application Chart
- Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Fault Code 48, TCC Solenoid
- A/T - Hard Shifts/Leak at Torque Converter Seal
- Throttle Control - EDK Throttle Adaptation Procedure
- Engine Control Module - MS 43 Removal Precautions
- Campaign - OBD Connector Replacement
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's FC 83/FC 244 Stored
- Campaign - TCM/EGS Programming
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Fault Codes Stored
- Engine Controls - Power Drop at 4,000 RPM
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/O2 Sensor Codes Set
- A/T Controls - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
- Fuel System - Accelerator Pedal Feels 'Notchy'
- Check Engine Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
- Instruments - Fuel Gauge Innacurate/Won't Read Full
- Seat Heater - Headlights Dim/Idle Fluctuations
- Engine Controls/Emissions - OBD Readiness Code Setting
- Fuel Tank Leak Detection - DMTL Test Plan Error
- Computer/Controls - DME Module Removal Precautions
- MIL ON - No Faults Displayed
- Engine Controls - DSC Not Recognized During Diagnostics
- A/T - Will Not Upshift/Goes To Fail-Safe Mode
- MIL ON - DTC FC142 Set
- MIL ON - DTC FC142 Stored
- M/T - ZF GS6-37 SMG Engine Stall on Deceleration/MIL ON
- Fuel System - Damage Caused By Fuel Contaminants
- Ignition System - Platinum Spark Plug Application Chart
- Engine Controls - Progman(R) V21.01 and V21.02.01 Errors
- Computers/Controls - Progman(R) V22.0/V22.0.1 Errors
- Engine Controls - Engine Power Drop At 4,000 RPM
- SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Fault Codes Set
- Battery - Discharges With Key Left In Ignition Switch
- Electrical - Oil Level Sensor Diagnostic Hints
- Engine Controls - Temp Gauge Goes To Red/FC10
- Fuel System - TOP TIER Gasoline Usage Recommendations
- Fuel System - Fuel Quality and Additive Information
- Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing
- Fuel System - Injection/Induction System Cleaning
- Fuel System - Fuel/Induction System Cleaning Information
- Computers/Controls - ISTA/D DTC S0001 After Quick Delete
- Computers/Controls - ISTA Test Plan Priority Error Info.
- Engine - Engine Oil Separator Freezing Concerns
- Computers/Control - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes
- Fuel System - BMW Group Fuel System Cleaner Plus Info.
- Fuel System - Injection/Induction System Cleaning
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.