Parts Information:

Refer to the Parts Microfiche for the part number of a "lock cylinder with code" and have the part direct shipped. Refer to Parts Bulletin 1-03 for information on ordering. Consult with BMW Parts Technical if further assistance is needed with this ordering procedure.

In addition to the lock cylinder, the steering lock (aluminum lock housing around steering column) and the electrical switch unit must be replaced.

Additional parts required for repair of E36 vehicles produced before 6/94:

Description Part Number

Relay Harness 61 12 8 362 049

Relay (ALL prior to 1/94, 1/94-6/94 MAN Trans) 61 35 8 364 174

-OR-

Relay (1/94-6/94 AUTO Trans ONLY) 61 35 8 364 175





NOTE:
It is imperative that the correct starter Protection Relay be installed, according to production and transmission type.

* Additional part required for repair E36 vehicles produced prior to 9/92 and equipped with M50 engine:

Description Part Number





Resistor Adapter 61 12 1 469 443*

Warranty Information:

Parts and labor covered under the terms of the applicable BMW New Car Limited Warranty.

REMOVED PARTS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE WPRC FOLLOWING NORMAL PROCEDURES, IF REQUESTED. It is no longer necessary to make the special shipping arrangements outlined in older versions of this S.I. bulletin.

Defect Code: 12 41 90 51 00

Labor operations for installing starter protection relay on E36 vehicles produced before 6/94:

Labor Operation: (production prior to 1/94) 00 51 628
Labor Allowance: 7 FRU

* (Installation of starter protection relay, relay socket and adapter harness; includes installation of resistor adapter on E36 vehicles produced prior to 9/92 and equipped with M5O engine) *

-OR

Labor Operation: (production 1/94 to 6/94) 00 51 629
Labor Allowance: 5 FRU
(Installation of starter protection relay and tach signal wire)