3 Series E46 316ti (N42) COMP
Franz-Michael Huber
Baugruppe/Group: 61
61 04 01 (757)
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Datum/Date:
09/2001
Dipped headlights remain on
E46
Complaint:
The dipped headlights stay on when the ignition is "on" and the light switch is set to "0". At
the same time, the instrument lighting, the tail lights and the number-plate light remain on.
"Control unit fault" is stored in the fault memory of the central light switch (LSZ).
Cause:
Internal defect in the central light switch.
Affected
vehicles:
E46
Manufacturing period: February 2000 until November 2000
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, the central light switch must be replaced.
Please refer to repair instructions "Removing and installing / replacing control panel for light
switching unit"
RA 61 31 036
Parts:
Description
Part number
Quantity
Light switching unit
as per Electronic Parts
Catalogue (EPC)
1
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms.
Defect code
61 31 90 83 00
This defect code is not contained in the official
Defect Code Catalogue but has been included in
the system, thus enabling warranty claims to be
processed.
Within the scope of a visit to the workshop - Read
off and clear fault memory and replace light
switching unit:
Job number
00 53 593
Labour
4 FRUs
In case of order without additional repair
operations - Read off and clear fault memory and
replace light switching unit:
Job number
00 53 097
Labour
6 FRUs
Warranty type
1
Warranty stage
1 (within vehicle warranty)
2 (outside vehicle warranty)
It is only permitted to make a claim for reimbursement under one of the above job numbers.
Reimbursement is limited to 36 months/100,000 km and only possible until November 2003.
SI Dipped headlights remain on E46
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