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2003 BMW E36 Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	639963
Internal NHTSA #	10199408
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	BMW
Model	E36
Model Year	2003
File date	10/08/07
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	There is a serious electrical problem on many bmw e46 models (newer cars). The tail light harness on both sides has what seems to be a faulty, incomplete, or insecure grounding wire and the result is that the wire overheats and corrodes, and in some cases arcs, which can ignite a fire. The problem is often identified by intermittent or persistent failure of the rear lights on the car and/or unnecessary rear light warnings on the dash. I have photographs to support this case and have done further research to find countless similar cases. The damage is most often characterized by charred discoloration of the brown (ground) insulator and melting of the surrounding plastics which results in the metal connectors becoming loose. The repair of the problem would most likely consist of an upgraded replacement of the wiring harness. Further work into the electrical distribution system may be necessary depending on the cause of the faulty ground.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	73000
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EL CERRITO, CA
VIN pattern	WBAEW534X3PXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	MAN
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2003 BMW E36 Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 BMW E36 Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

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