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Alpine Alarm System - Siren Inoperative

Group 65
Sound System,
Cruise, Alarms, Monitors

Bulletin Number
65 08 98

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
April 1998
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Alpine Siren Inoperative

MODEL:
3 Series (E36)

Situation:
After fitting Alpine alarm kit, alarm siren is inoperative

Cause:

Relay K108 is factory installed in preparation for Alpine alarm installation. On some vehicles assembled from 10/97, the wrong relay has been installed, causing the siren to be inoperative.

Procedure:





Unclip lens from glove box light, and remove 10 mm glove box retaining bolt (1).

Remove glove box, following Repair Manual instructions 51 16 360





Remove K108 relay (1) and check part number.

Incorrect relay has P/N 61 36 1 388 910, and has five pins.

Correct relay has P/N 61 36 8 364 581 and has four pins.

If necessary, replace relay

Reinstall glove box, and glove box bolt.

Parts Information:

Part Number Description Quantity

61 36 8 364 581 Relay 1

Warranty Information:

Parts and labor are reimbursable under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles.

Defect Code: 61 36 91 23 00

Labor Operation: 51 16 360 Remove and reinstall glove box

Labor Allowance: 4 FRU

or, if done in conjunction with any other main work

Labor Operation: +51 16 860 Remove and reinstall glove box

Labor Allowance 3 FRU