I tried a search, does anyone know where to get free info on technical service bulletins?? Thanks.

BMW has something against people passing out TSBs. They are only available at BMW dealerships or if you know somebody "in the business". BMW even wrote a letter to the "roundel" to cease and desist publishing the BMW TSBs in their magazine (the magazine dedicated to the BMW CCA). :confused:

You might find them on the intenet some places, but if you do, I'm sure BMW isn't going to be far behind to send them a cease/desist order as well.

Thanks for the info.

That's lame. They don't want people causing them more grief on problems they didn't know they had. I guess there are just too many on BMW's.

Here's a few faults and remedies. Its not as complete as I'd like to see, but your problems might be somewhere on there. Its formatted like tsb's from alldata...sort of.. but not in specific model order

don't click on "BMW", that will take you to parts, just click on the bmw category that might interest you..

http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?content=hints_and_tips

Try www.alldata.com

Heres what they have:

Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 2001 BMW 740i (E38) V8-4398cc 4.4L DOHC (M62 TU).


Safety Recalls
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title
000403 MAR 03 Recall - Vermont State Mercury Warning Label
640701 DEC 01 Recall - Engine Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
640501 AUG 01 Recall - Engine, Auxiliary Cooling Fan Replacement
360201 MAR 01 Recall - Tire Replacement

General Recalls
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title
840600 AUG 00 Campaign - Navigation System Failure

Service Bulletins
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title
640403 OCT 04 A/C - Musty Odors From Heater and A/C Systems
840102 SEP 04 Navigation System - Operating Software
090398 APR 04 Car & Key Memory - Programming/Coding Explanations
650104 APR 04 Radio - Reception Problems, Antenna Diagnosis
1220603 DEC 03 Engine Controls - Intermittent No Crank/No Start
6620003 OCT 03 Keyless Entry - Remote Won't Lock/Unlock Vehicle
120603 JUN 03 Engine Controls/Emissions - OBD Readiness Code Setting
840303 JAN 03 Navigation System - MK3, Difficulty Coding
651202 DEC 02 Audio System - Window Tint Affects Radio Reception
170202 SEP 02 Cooling System - Radiator Vent Hose Fitting Replacement
350102 SEP 02 Fuel System - Accelerator Pedal Feels 'Notchy'
720399 FEB 02 Restraint System - Rear Air Bag Activation/Deactivation
640891 JAN 02 A/C - Musty Odors
120199 DEC 01 Spark Plug (HP Platinum) - Application Chart
540701 DEC 01 Sunroof - Revised Initialization Procedures
360601 DEC 01 Tires - Pressure Setting Procedure
120401 NOV 01 Engine Controls - MIL ON/Crank But No Start/FC164 Stored
110898 OCT 01 Engine - Oil Recommendations/Change Intervals
320301 OCT 01 Steering - Squealing/Groaning/Grinding Noise
240198 SEP 01 A/T - Fluid Level Checking Procedure
840901 SEP 01 Cellular Phone - TCU Module Coding
840701 AUG 01 Cellular Phone - Intermittent Malfunctions
320201 JUL 01 Steering Gear - Replacement Due to Accident Damage
110101 JUN 01 Engine - MIL ON/Codes Set/Tapping/Rattling Noise
841197 JUN 01 Navigation System - Numerous Failures/Malfunctions
841400 MAY 01 Cell Phone, CPT 7000 - Discharged Vehicle Battery
110600 MAY 01 Engine - New Oil Filter Element
240201 APR 01 A/T - MIL ON/Fault Code 34 Stored in Memory
630201 MAR 01 Light Bulb - Replacement Guidelines
650900 MAR 01 Radio - Clicking Noise ON AM Band
720101 MAR 01 Seat Belts - Click/Rattle From Upper Mount
610101 MAR 01 Windows - Drop Partially When Unlocking Car
840201 FEB 01 Navigation System - Monitor Opens By Itself
840201 FEB 01 Audio System - Delayed Sound/No Audio Display
840101 FEB 01 Cellular Phone - No Volume Adjustment
090101 FEB 01 Vehicle and Key - Memory Programming
630101 FEB 01 Xenon Lamp Bulb - Color Change After Operation
640101 JAN 01 A/C System - Musty Odors
611600 JAN 01 Battery - Maintenance
841300 JAN 01 Phone/Voice Input System - Standard Equipment
160400 DEC 00 Check Engine Lamp ON/DTC's Stored
841200 DEC 00 Digital Cellular Phone - Training/Troubleshooting Manual
111190 DEC 00 Engine - Oil Capacities With Filter Change
110900 DEC 00 Engine Controls - False Low Oil Level Lamp Illumination
410200 DEC 00 Interior - Wind Buffeting
320200 DEC 00 Power Steering - Intermittently In Default Mode
650300 DEC 00 Radio - Whine On AM Band
540700 DEC 00 Sunroof - Intermittently Inoperative
110901 DEC 00 Thermal Oil Level Sensor - Operation and Diagnosis
180299 NOV 00 Exhaust System - Back Pressure Checking Tool
240900 OCT 00 A/T - Repair/Replacement Guidelines
720897 OCT 00 Airbags - Deactivation
840400 OCT 00 Cellular Phone - Standard Equipment
241000 OCT 00 Engine Control Module - MS 43 Removal Precautions
841100 SEP 00 Navigation System - Wide Screen Monitor
650499 AUG 00 Audio System - Test CD/Tape
620400 AUG 00 IC Conversion - Km/h to Mph or Mph to Km/h
230200 AUG 00 M/T - Oil Fill/Drain Plugs Updated
720200 JUL 00 Airbag Control Module - Warning Light ON/Codes Set
510400 JUL 00 Door Sound/Vapor Barrier - Water Leaks
610500 JUL 00 Electrical Connnectors - Stabilant 22A Contact Enhancer
120400 JUL 00 MIL ON, Multiple DTC's Stored
720399 JUL 00 Rear Airbag - Activation/Deactivation
360200 JUL 00 Tires and Wheels - Applications
610700 JUL 00 Windshield Wiper Blades - Noisy/Not Cleaning Well
840500 MAY 00 Cellular Phone - CPT 7000 Setting Up Features
160100 MAY 00 Fuel System - MIL ON, Tank Leakage Fault Codes
110598 SEP 98 Crankcase Ventilation System - Diagnostic Information
620279 NOV 79 Turn Signal Indicator - Inoperative/Circuit Change

To: T56 Impala. Thanks for the help but what I'm looking for is the detailed info that alldata sells. I was hoping that it may be free out there somewhere?

To: funxman. Thanks, that helps I wonder if that info is available free for all the TSBs listed in alldata?

I have alldata subsriptions on several of my cars, they have a list of the tsb's, but you can't buy the details from them. When you go to purchase, BMW is not on the list... :mad Otherwise I would have it as well..