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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1994318IS (E36) L4-1796CC 1.8L DOHC (M42)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSECM - EPROM REPLACEMENT/APPLICATION CHART
1994 BMW 318is (E36) L4-1796cc 1.8L DOHC (M42)
ECM - EPROM Replacement/Application Chart
1994 BMW 318is (E36) L4-1796cc 1.8L DOHC (M42)SECTION ECM - EPROM Replacement/Application Chart
Group 12
Engine Electrical Systems
Bulletin Number
12 09 96
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1996
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
EPROM Replacement/Application Chart
MODEL:
E31, E32, E34, E36 and E38
Situation:
The chart is to be used as a quick reference table whenever a CUSTOMER COMPLAINT is received and it is deemed necessary to replace an EPROM in either the engine control module(DME) or in the transmission control module (AGS/EGS). The chart contains the following information:
^ Model Model for which EPROM is applicable
^ Engine Specific engine application
^ Body Body style for which EPROM applies
^ Control Module Specific control module version into which EPROM can be installed.
^ Production Production date range for which EPROM can be used.
^ Application Specific problem or fault that EPROM will address.
^ S.I. Reference Location where more detailed information can be obtained
^ Part Number Specific BMW part number that can be ordered
^ Tester ID/Software #.. (Transmission Control Module ONLY) - If this number/code is displayed
on the control module identification screen, then that part number is
already installed and a more detailed troubleshooting procedure must be followed.
Two laminated charts will be sent to every automotive BMW dealer at a cost of $2.00 per chart.
Additional EPROM charts can be ordered from Product/Service Engineering (using the enclosed pre-printed order form).
Item No. Description Qty. Price
SD 92-083 EPROM Application Chart 1 $2.00
Engine Electrical Systems
Bulletin Number
12 09 96
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1996
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
EPROM Replacement/Application Chart
MODEL:
E31, E32, E34, E36 and E38
Situation:
The chart is to be used as a quick reference table whenever a CUSTOMER COMPLAINT is received and it is deemed necessary to replace an EPROM in either the engine control module(DME) or in the transmission control module (AGS/EGS). The chart contains the following information:
^ Model Model for which EPROM is applicable
^ Engine Specific engine application
^ Body Body style for which EPROM applies
^ Control Module Specific control module version into which EPROM can be installed.
^ Production Production date range for which EPROM can be used.
^ Application Specific problem or fault that EPROM will address.
^ S.I. Reference Location where more detailed information can be obtained
^ Part Number Specific BMW part number that can be ordered
^ Tester ID/Software #.. (Transmission Control Module ONLY) - If this number/code is displayed
on the control module identification screen, then that part number is
already installed and a more detailed troubleshooting procedure must be followed.
Two laminated charts will be sent to every automotive BMW dealer at a cost of $2.00 per chart.
Additional EPROM charts can be ordered from Product/Service Engineering (using the enclosed pre-printed order form).
Item No. Description Qty. Price
SD 92-083 EPROM Application Chart 1 $2.00
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.