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2000 BMW Z3 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
06/05/15 NHTSA ID: 10057534
TSB ID: SIB-34-04-14

BMW: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible cracks can be seen in brake discs and steering wheel torsional vibrates when applying brakes.
06/03/11 NHTSA ID: 10037702
TSB ID: SI B12 12 10

BMW: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem.
04/25/11 NHTSA ID: 10036979
TSB ID: SIB-32-04-07

BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
07/14/10 NHTSA ID: 10033130
TSB ID: SIB-16-02-09

BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
12/14/01 NHTSA ID: 626476
TSB ID: 110601

Subject regarding engine oil viscosity change. *jg
10/06/00 NHTSA ID: 614292
TSB ID: 110500

Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment.
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02/13/01 Engine NHTSA ID: 616159
TSB ID: 121599

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
09/23/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 633415
TSB ID: SIB240202

Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal.
03/08/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 628425
TSB ID: 240200

Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module.
03/08/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 628420
TSB ID: 240500

Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no start/no crank condition.
04/27/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037025
TSB ID: SIB-63-02-01

BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
10/06/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 614294
TSB ID: 620300

Subject regarding short circuit causing various instrument cluster faults.
10/06/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 614339
TSB ID: 000400

Subject regarding 2000 z3 etm supplement.
10/06/00 Other NHTSA ID: 614313
TSB ID: 000199

Subject regarding new vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements.
05/31/00 Other NHTSA ID: 611181
TSB ID: 000199

Subject pertaining to new vehicles preparation and maintenance requirements.
05/30/00 Other NHTSA ID: 611121
TSB ID: 540399

Concerns with the clips on the front headliner fastening strings breaking on certain model year 2000 vehicles produced prior to 9/99.
05/30/00 Other NHTSA ID: 611120
TSB ID: 360100

Some vehicles equipped with michelin 225/50 16 tires produced in the first week of january 2000 may experience air leaks around the bead seating area of one or more tires.

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BMW Z3 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.