Electrical System Related Problems of the 2004 BMW 3 Series

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2004 BMW 3 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 3 Series


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2004 BMW 3 Series

The Electrical System problem

My vehicle unexpectedly started on fire as my daughter was driving to school. It was determined that it was an electrical fire, and resulted in the car being totaled. The 2004 models need to be included in the recall (not that it will help with the loss of my car).   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Wire loosing coating on inside of adaptive headlights, causing shorts or broken wires where the headlights and or turn signals will fail to work. Wire is very brittle as this is also roughly 20 gauge wire. This can be an extreme hazard especially at night.   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

I want to report a problem with the ignition coils in the BMW 330xi model made in the year 2004 that results in reduced ignition firing power. The engine runs rough and the "service engine soon" light illuminates.   Read details...


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3 Series Service Bulletins
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