There have been 5 technical service bulletins issued for the 1998 BMW 6 Series.
| Bulletin Date: | Aug. 1, 2011 |
| Component: | Air bags. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1994 BMW 3-series,
1995 BMW 3-series,
1996 BMW 3-series,
1997 BMW 3-series,
1998 BMW 3-series,
1999 BMW 3-series,
2000 BMW 3-series,
2001 BMW 3-series,
2002 BMW 3-series,
2003 BMW 3-series,
2004 BMW 3-series,
2005 BMW 3-series,
1994 BMW 5-series,
1995 BMW 5-series,
1996 BMW 5-series,
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| Bulletin Date: | Apr. 1, 2010 |
| Component: | Engine. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW: diagnosis of dme me 9. 2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. The service engine soon light illuminated. The engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. Possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1985 BMW 6 Series,
1986 BMW 6 Series,
1987 BMW 6 Series,
1988 BMW 6 Series,
1989 BMW 6 Series,
1990 BMW 6 Series,
1991 BMW 6 Series,
1992 BMW 6 Series,
1993 BMW 6 Series,
1994 BMW 6 Series,
1995 BMW 6 Series,
1996 BMW 6 Series,
1997 BMW 6 Series,
1998 BMW 6 Series,
1999 BMW 6 Series,
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| Bulletin Date: | Apr. 1, 2010 |
| Component: | Electrical system. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW: diagnosis of dme me 9. 2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. The service engine soon light illuminated. The engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. Possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1985 BMW 6 Series,
1986 BMW 6 Series,
1987 BMW 6 Series,
1988 BMW 6 Series,
1989 BMW 6 Series,
1990 BMW 6 Series,
1991 BMW 6 Series,
1992 BMW 6 Series,
1993 BMW 6 Series,
1994 BMW 6 Series,
1995 BMW 6 Series,
1996 BMW 6 Series,
1997 BMW 6 Series,
1998 BMW 6 Series,
1999 BMW 6 Series,
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| Bulletin Date: | May. 1, 2009 |
| Component: | Tank assembly filler pipe and cap. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1994 BMW 5-series,
1995 BMW 5-series,
1996 BMW 5-series,
1997 BMW 5-series,
1998 BMW 5-series,
1999 BMW 5-series,
2000 BMW 5-series,
2001 BMW 5-series,
2002 BMW 5-series,
2003 BMW 5-series,
2004 BMW 5-series,
2005 BMW 5-series,
2006 BMW 5-series,
2007 BMW 5-series,
2008 BMW 5-series,
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| Bulletin Date: | May. 1, 2009 |
| Component: | Tank assembly. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1994 BMW 5-series,
1995 BMW 5-series,
1996 BMW 5-series,
1997 BMW 5-series,
1998 BMW 5-series,
1999 BMW 5-series,
2000 BMW 5-series,
2001 BMW 5-series,
2002 BMW 5-series,
2003 BMW 5-series,
2004 BMW 5-series,
2005 BMW 5-series,
2006 BMW 5-series,
2007 BMW 5-series,
2008 BMW 5-series,
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| Bulletin Date: | Sep. 1, 2008 |
| Component: | Structure. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW vehicle: modifying the rear water drain hoses. Over time the 4 drains may become blocked by leaves and debris. Once clogged, water may collect and overflow into trunk, damaging various electronic components. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1996 BMW 6 Series,
1997 BMW 6 Series,
1998 BMW 6 Series,
1999 BMW 6 Series,
2000 BMW 6 Series,
2001 BMW 6 Series,
2002 BMW 6 Series,
2003 BMW 6 Series,
2004 BMW 6 Series,
2005 BMW 6 Series,
2006 BMW 6 Series.
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| Bulletin Date: | Sep. 1, 2008 |
| Component: | Frame and members. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW vehicle: modifying the rear water drain hoses. Over time the 4 drains may become blocked by leaves and debris. Once clogged, water may collect and overflow into trunk, damaging various electronic components. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1996 BMW 6 Series,
1997 BMW 6 Series,
1998 BMW 6 Series,
1999 BMW 6 Series,
2000 BMW 6 Series,
2001 BMW 6 Series,
2002 BMW 6 Series,
2003 BMW 6 Series,
2004 BMW 6 Series,
2005 BMW 6 Series,
2006 BMW 6 Series.
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| Bulletin Date: | Sep. 1, 2008 |
| Component: | Structure body. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW vehicle: modifying the rear water drain hoses. Over time the 4 drains may become blocked by leaves and debris. Once clogged, water may collect and overflow into trunk, damaging various electronic components. |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1996 BMW 6 Series,
1997 BMW 6 Series,
1998 BMW 6 Series,
1999 BMW 6 Series,
2000 BMW 6 Series,
2001 BMW 6 Series,
2002 BMW 6 Series,
2003 BMW 6 Series,
2004 BMW 6 Series,
2005 BMW 6 Series,
2006 BMW 6 Series.
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| Bulletin Date: | Dec. 1, 2007 |
| Component: | Digital instrument panel. |
| Bulletin Summary: | BMW: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. Total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. The displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). Internal e |
| Vehicles covered in this TSB: |
1994 BMW 5-series,
1995 BMW 5-series,
1996 BMW 5-series,
1997 BMW 5-series,
1998 BMW 5-series,
1999 BMW 5-series,
2000 BMW 5-series,
2001 BMW 5-series,
2002 BMW 5-series,
2003 BMW 5-series,
2004 BMW 5-series,
1985 BMW 6 Series,
1986 BMW 6 Series,
1987 BMW 6 Series,
1988 BMW 6 Series,
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