7 Series E38 728i (M52TU) SAL
VS-22/Pollatschek
Baugruppe/Group: 61
61 03 00 (562)
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Datum/Date:
06/2000
Various electrical faults in front section of vehicle
E38
Complaint:
Various faults can occur in one or more electrical systems, for example ABS, ASC, DSC,
PDC (Park Distance Control), lighting, windscreen washer system, air conditioning etc. In
some cases, the faults only occur intermittently. The warning lights or check control
displays of the affected systems can be activated after the engine is started or while driving.
Cause:
The wiring harness can be damaged by the metal panel (arrow) in the front-right wheel
housing.
The previously known area (arrow) is located above the fluid reservoir of the windscreen
washer system.
Affected vehicles:
E38
Manufacturing period: start of series production until 21st February 2000
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, check whether there is a red mark next to the type plate
(right-hand side panel in the engine compartment). If the red mark is present, perform
troubleshooting with DIS or MoDiC.
If there is no red mark next to the type plate, proceed as follows:
1.
Connect DIS tester or MoDiC to vehicle. Perform the "Quick test" and read off the fault
memory.
If there are fault entries indicating damaged wiring, inspect the wiring harness in the
area previously stated and repair it if necessary.
2.
Remove the front right wheel and inner wheel housing trim.
3.
Expose the wiring harness (see illustration above) from its retainers.
4.
Remove the wiring harness insulation in the area described (arrow).
5.
Expose and check the wires: if no damage can be detected, proceed with point 8.
6.
Disconnect vehicle battery.
7.
Repair any damaged wires as per Repair Instructions.
Please refer to "Repairing a plug connection on a wiring harness using a butt
connector".
Repair Instructions 61 13...
8.
Then wrap the wiring harness up along its length with insulating tape.
9.
In addition, secure a foam support to the wiring harness with cable ties in the critical
SI Various electrical faults in front section of vehicle E38
BMW AG - TIS
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