2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 611600 Date: 010101

Battery - Maintenance

Group 61

General Electrical Systems

184

61 16 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Service Engineering

January 2001

This Service Information bulletins supersedes S.I. 61 16 00 dated December 2000.

SUBJECT:

Battery Maintenance

MODEL:

All

SITUATION:

An analysis of batteries replaced under warranty shows that many claims could have been avoided had the batteries been maintained in a full state of

charge.

CORRECTION:

Batteries must be maintained at all times when vehicles are at a retailer whether they are new cars, used cars, in storage (back lot), on display, or

customer cars in for maintenance or repair.

Please refer to and follow the maintenance procedure detailed in Service Information Bulletin 61 07 88 (Battery Maintenance Requirements), which

also describes the conditions when a battery should be replaced.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Batteries replaced due to lack of maintenance should not be charged to warranty.

2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) 2000 BMW 528i (E39) Technical Service Bulletin # 640101 Date: 010101

A/C System - Musty Odors

Group 64

Heating and Air Conditioning

64 01 01

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Service Engineering

January 2001

132

This Service Information bulletin replaces S.I. 64 08 91 dated October 1991.

SUBJECT:

Musty Odors from Air Conditioning System

MODEL:

All

SITUATION:

Under certain environmental conditions, moisture that remains/condenses on the evaporator after the vehicle's ignition is turned OFF may eventually

result in a musty odor coming from the vents when the air conditioner is first switched ON.

CORRECTION:

On customer complaint basis only, apply air conditioning disinfectant to produce an environment inhospitable to microorganisms.

Disinfectant (AirPlus A/C Cleaner Scented Kit - 10531-S) that can be used to treat air conditioning systems is available through:

AirPlus USA

P.O. Box 5035 Orange,

California 92863

Phone: (714) 901-8770, or (714) 240-4359

Important Notes:

1. Follow the manufactures direction exactly.

2. Observe all precautions on container.

3. Before applying the product remove the microfilter. Reinstall (or replace if necessary) the microfilter after cleaning service was completed.

SAV centers are authorized to perform repair and service work on SAVs.2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 611600 Date: 010101

SAV centers are authorized to perform repair and service work on SAVs.2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 611600 Date: 010101

Battery - Maintenance

Group 61

General Electrical Systems

61 16 00

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Service Engineering

January 2001

This Service Information bulletins supersedes S.I. 61 16 00 dated December 2000.

SUBJECT:

Battery Maintenance

MODEL:

All

SITUATION:

An analysis of batteries replaced under warranty shows that many claims could have been avoided had the batteries been maintained in a full state of

charge.

CORRECTION:

Batteries must be maintained at all times when vehicles are at a retailer whether they are new cars, used cars, in storage (back lot), on display, or

customer cars in for maintenance or repair.

Please refer to and follow the maintenance procedure detailed in Service Information Bulletin 61 07 88 (Battery Maintenance Requirements), which

also describes the conditions when a battery should be replaced.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Batteries replaced due to lack of maintenance should not be charged to warranty.

2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 640101 Date: 010101

2000 BMW 328i (E46) Technical Service Bulletin # 640101 Date: 010101

A/C System - Musty Odors

Group 64

Heating and Air Conditioning

64 01 01

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Service Engineering

January 2001

This Service Information bulletin replaces S.I. 64 08 91 dated October 1991.

SUBJECT:

Musty Odors from Air Conditioning System

MODEL:

All

SITUATION:

Under certain environmental conditions, moisture that remains/condenses on the evaporator after the vehicle's ignition is turned OFF may eventually

result in a musty odor coming from the vents when the air conditioner is first switched ON.

CORRECTION:

On customer complaint basis only, apply air conditioning disinfectant to produce an environment inhospitable to microorganisms.

Disinfectant (AirPlus A/C Cleaner Scented Kit - 10531-S) that can be used to treat air conditioning systems is available through:

AirPlus USA

P.O. Box 5035 Orange,

California 92863

Phone: (714) 901-8770, or (714) 240-4359

Important Notes:

1. Follow the manufactures direction exactly.

2. Observe all precautions on container.

3. Before applying the product remove the microfilter. Reinstall (or replace if necessary) the microfilter after cleaning service was completed.