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Technical Service Bulletins of the 1999 BMW E39

There have been 31 technical service bulletins issued for the 1999 BMW E39.

1 1999 BMW E39 engine TSB (Bulletin 120903)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: A potential problem that could affect the durability of air mass meter of certain bmws equipped with the 4. 4l engine. Vehicles affected will have an illuminated check engine light and an air mass meter signal plausibility fault fc 73 store
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2000 BMW X5.

2 1999 BMW E39 vehicle speed control accelerator pedal TSB (Bulletin 230702)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 23, 2002
Component: Vehicle speed control accelerator pedal.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding intermittent accelerator pedal feel problem - revised with simplified ordering procedure for certain models including e65/e66 since series introduction up to 06/02.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 2001 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2001 BMW E39, 2002 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E46, 2001 BMW E46, 2002 BMW E46, BMW E52, BMW E53, BMW E65.

3 1999 BMW E39 vehicle speed control accelerator pedal TSB (Bulletin 350102)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2002
Component: Vehicle speed control accelerator pedal.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding intermittent accelerator pedal feel problem for certain models especially the e65/e66 models.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 2001 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2001 BMW E39, 2002 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E46, 2001 BMW E46, 2002 BMW E46, BMW E52, BMW E53, BMW E65.

4 1999 BMW E39 vehicle speed control accelerator pedal TSB (Bulletin SIB350102)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2002
Component: Vehicle speed control accelerator pedal.
Bulletin Summary: Customer may complain of the accelerator pedal feelingnotchy or not moving smoothly when depressed in small increments on certain models including e52, e53 and e65/e66 vehicles from series introduction up to 06/02. *t
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 2001 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2001 BMW E39, 2002 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E46, 2001 BMW E46, 2002 BMW E46, BMW E52, BMW E53, BMW E65.

5 1999 BMW E39 gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin SIB110901)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2002
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding voluntary emissions recall campaign no. 02e-a01 relating to the premature failure of the crankcase ventilation hose.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E36, 2000 BMW E36, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E46, 2000 BMW E46.

6 1999 BMW E39 automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin SIB240202)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2002
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2001 BMW E39, 1998 BMW E46, 1999 BMW E46, 2000 BMW E46, 2001 BMW E46, 2000 BMW Z3, 2001 BMW Z3.

7 1999 BMW E39 automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 240500)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2001
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no start/no crank condition.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW E36, 2000 BMW E37, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2001 BMW E39, 1998 BMW E46, 1999 BMW E46, 2000 BMW E46, 2001 BMW E46, 2000 BMW X5.

8 1999 BMW E39 automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 240200)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2001
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW E36, 2000 BMW E37, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 2001 BMW E39, 1998 BMW E46, 1999 BMW E46, 2000 BMW E46, 2001 BMW E46, 2000 BMW X5.
 

9 1999 BMW E39 automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 240300)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2001
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Customers may complain of an occasional hard 3-2 downshift or clunk when slowing or harsh downshift at freeway speed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39.

10 1999 BMW E39 gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 120401)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2001
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Customers may complain that the vehicle cranks but does not start and fc164 height sensor is stored in the dme and the check engine light is illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39.

11 1999 BMW E39 electrical equipment TSB (Bulletin 840801)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2001
Component: Electrical equipment.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding voice input system adapter harness for digital phones.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 1997 BMW E39, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, BMW E53.

12 1999 BMW E39 unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 120201)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2001
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit check engine light illumination with oxygen sensor fault codes 5, 13, 10 and / or 18 set in the engine control module.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39.

13 1999 BMW E39 ignition module TSB (Bulletin 121599)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2000
Component: Ignition module.
Bulletin Summary: Voluntary emissions recall 00e-ao1 - fault access / O2 readiness codes. BMW has determined that due to an engine control module software error, a communication conflict exists between the engine control module and the transmission contr
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E36, 2000 BMW E36, 1999 BMW E37, 2000 BMW E37, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E46, 2000 BMW E46.

14 1999 BMW E39 manual transmission TSB (Bulletin 230100)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2000
Component: Manual transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding transmission oil drain plug leaks.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E36, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39.

15 1999 BMW E39 navigational system(global positioning system) TSB (Bulletin 840600)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2000
Component: Navigational system(global positioning system).
Bulletin Summary: Information on retrofitting adapter cable for mk ii plus navigation computer on certain vehicles.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E46.

16 1999 BMW E39 navigational system(global positioning system) TSB (Bulletin 840800)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2000
Component: Navigational system(global positioning system).
Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding BMW accessory navigation system speed input signal.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW E39.

17 1999 BMW E39 unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 120200)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2000
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Customer complaints that the check engine light is illuminated and thermostat software, oxygen sensor and various misfire fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ecm).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 1997 BMW E39, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39.

18 1999 BMW E39 gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 110500)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2000
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39, 1998 BMW E46, 1999 BMW E46, 2000 BMW E46, 1998 BMW Z3, 1999 BMW Z3, 2000 BMW Z3.

19 1999 BMW E39 air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 120500)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2000
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Customer complaint that the a/c is blowing warm air when accelerating lightly from a stop.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39.

20 1999 BMW E39 air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 640200)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2000
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Customer complaint that the a/c is blowing warm air when accelerating lightly from a stop.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 BMW E38, 1999 BMW E38, 2000 BMW E38, 1998 BMW E39, 1999 BMW E39, 2000 BMW E39.


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