Electrical System Problems of BMW 323

BMW 323 owners have reported 22 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 323

The Electrical System problem

Tl the contact owns a 1999 BMW 323i. Approximately four hours after the vehicle was parked, flames appeared inside the vehicle near the driver's side dashboard. The flames were extinguished before the fire department was called to the scene. A fire report was filed.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

My ac unit on my car was ramping up, like it was hot. I received a notice from BMW that there was a recall and that the ac unit wiring was faulty, could spark fire. Took my BMW to local shop was told it was the ac wiring and that it blew out my blower motor, that I had to replace it or it would be   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Ltr from (CA) re 2000 BMW 323i, defective engine wiring harness and throttle body malfunction cause computer failure with sudden loss of power & deceleration at high speeds. The vehicle lost power shortly after the emi, check engine soon, and dsc lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Ciols bad and all 5 have falied, fairly new car. Fan does not come on car overheats and after visits to the dealer and money they cannot tell me the problem.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

On the morning of March 22 my BMW model 323i caught fire immediatly after turning on the high beams. Black smoke started coming into the cabin through the dash and the air conditioner. Immediately after fire started coming in through the front part of the dash, giving me hardly enough time to come   Read details...




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