Windshield Wiper - Inoperative, One or Both Sides
Group 61
General Electrical Systems
Bulletin
61 04 98
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
April 1998
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Windshield Wiper Inoperative - One or Both Stages Failed
MODEL:
5 Series (E39), 7 Series (E38)
Situation:
Customer complaints of loss of wiper function (Intermittent/slow, fast or both) may be caused by relay failure.
Correction:
Replace the defective relay with improved relay with new part number.
Note:
A double relay is fitted on E39 vehicles from 9/97
Parts Information:
Vehicle Part Number Qty. Description
E38 12 63 1 742 690 1 Relay
E39 to 8/97 12 63 1 742 690 1 Relay
E39 from 9/97 61 36 8 364 501 1 Relay
Procedure:
If a defective relay is suspected, locate wiper relay(s)
257
E38 Relays K36 (1) and K37 (2) in engine compartment, at bottom of E-Box
E39 to 8/97 Relays K36 (2) and K37 (1) in engine compartment E-Box
E39 from 9/97 Relay K11 (1) in engine compartment E-Box.
Use Relay Test Tool 61 3 010 to confirm if a relay is defective, and replace if necessary.
Warranty Information:
Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles.
Defect Code: 61 36 92 12 00
Labor Operation 00 51 964
