Instruments - Door Mirror Heaters Inop. With Ign. ON
SI B51 11 05Body Equipment
July 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure B51 210 04 dated October 2004.
SUBJECT
Side View Mirror Heating Operation
MODEL
The following vehicles have side view mirrors with LIN-bus technology:
E46/3 and E46/4 (3 Series Sports Wagon and Sedan) produced from 3/03
E46/2 and E46/C (3 Series Coupe and Convertible) produced from 9/03
E83 (X3 SAV) from start of production
E85 (Z4) from start of production
SITUATION
The side view mirrors do not heat after the ignition is turned on.
CAUSE
Change in mirror heating operation for vehicles produced with LIN-bus side view mirrors.
CORRECTION
Verify the mirror operating temperature.
PROCEDURE
Do not replace any parts until the operating temperatures listed below are verified.