Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 BMW 318

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 1997 BMW 318.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 318

Problem Category Number of Problems
Ignition Switch problems
1
Electrical System problems
1

Ignition Switch problem #1

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ignition switch. Also stated that when this happened she could not turn the vehicle off. Dealer was contacted and stated that is a manufacturer defect and to call this agency and report it.

Electrical System problem #2

Board level failure on automatic temperature control unit. Failure so widespread that no oem or renewed parts dealer has inventory.


Electrical System related problems in other BMW 318 model year vehicles:



318 Service Bulletins
318 Safety Recalls
318 Defect Investigations