Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2001 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems |
Our 2001 e46 has electronic door locks which are failing. My wife has found herself locked inside the car, unable to open the door. The locks freeze, and cannot be manually unlocked, trapping the occupant in the car. There is no mechanical override to the system. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 BMW series 3. When starting the vehicle the vehicle idles very hard. The contact states that the ignition coil is the reason for the hard idling. The contact states he had his vehicle inspected by a BMW employee and was advised that the coil was faulty. Read details...