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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Auxiliary Fan Does Not Operate At Low Speed Or Fuse Is Blown -> All Models
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

All Models

On some of these models the auxiliary fan may not operate at low speed or the fuse may be blown.

This condition may be cause by a defective low speed resistor.

To correct this condition, proceed as follows:

  • On models with "BEHR" fan, disconnect...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
  • Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
  • Install vacuum test tool No. 34 3 100, or equivalent, between booster and check valve.
  • Start engine and build up partial vacuum.
  • Switch engine off.
  • Press brake pedal to set partial vacuum of no more than 12 psi.
  • When brake pedal is not pressed, partial vacuum ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
  • Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
  • Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
  • Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
  • Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
  • Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
  • Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the followi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transmission -> Manual Transmission
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Automatic Transmission

  • Remove intake manifold as described in appropriate engine section.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Remove starter motor brace nuts and mounting bolts.
  • Remove support mounting nut and starter motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
    • Install new O-ring seals on intake manifold.
    • Torque support to starter to 44 inch lbs.
    • Torque support to crankcase to 35 ft. lbs.
    • Torque starter motor mounting bolts to 35 ft. lbs.
    • Torque M5 electrical leads to 49 inch lbs., M6 to 58 inch lbs. and M8 to 11 ft. lbs.

Manual Tr...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover.
  • Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the system ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness holder.
  • Disconnect retainers, then remove mounting bolts and air intake filter housing.
  • Disconnect expansion rivets and remove intake hood.
  • Disconnect fan...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
  • Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads.
  • Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

ECT Sensor Diagram for 1999 BMW 328I  2.8 L6 GASECT Sensor Diagram for 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Transmission Control Components Diagram for 1999 BMW 328I  2.8 L6 GASTransmission Control Components Diagram for 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Position Switch
  • Connector S-8532
  • Connector X-8532
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 BMW 328I  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Glove Box Light
  • Body Electronics Control Module
  • 1999 BMW 328I  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Automatic Transmission Range Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1999 BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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