1997 BMW 528
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 528 are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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TSB #04V183
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-183 FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD POTENTIALLY CRACK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04192004
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-183 FRONT STRUT PLATE REPAIR FOR POTENTIAL BREAKAGE. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MOSTLY ASKED BY CUSTOMERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #34 01 98
EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC Read More »
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TSB #34 02 98
SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS/ASC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DYNAMOMETER TEST. *YC *JN Read More »
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TSB #34 06 96
FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS - NEW DESIGN. *TW Read More »
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TSB #MSG0772
LISTING OF PART NUMBERS THAT NEED TO BE ORDERED IN PAIRS. *TW Read More »
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TSB #62 01 98
CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC Read More »
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TSB #B122817
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module: Read More »
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TSB #120200
CUSTOMER COMPLAINS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT CODE 139 OR 140 ACTIVATION MAP COOLING IS STORED IN THE ECU / DME. *TT Read More »
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TSB #SI-B37-01-09
BMW: VEHICLE HAS A CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION FAILED/MALFUNCTIONING DISPLAYED. AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES IS STORED AND IS CURRENTLY PRESENT IN THE EHC CONTROL UNIT: 5F98 CONTROL TIME FAULT LIFTING REAR ... Read More »
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TSB #SI-B-11-01-07
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. Read More »
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TSB #SI B11 13 07
N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. Read More »
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TSB #SI B12 01 08
N52 EDK THROTTLE JAMMING FAULTS 2D09, 2CED AND 2CEC. MODEL E90 AND E91 (3 SERIES) AND E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES), ALL MODELS UP TO 11/2005 WITH N52 ENGINE. *PE Read More »
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TSB #120405
CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. BMW E90 (3 SERIES) ALL E90 (3 SERIES) AND E60 (5 SERIES) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH N52 ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #121099
INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT Read More »
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TSB #121299
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO QUALITY MONITORING OF M44 / M62 CAMSHAFT SENSOR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16 04 97
NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC Read More »
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TSB #11 02 97
M52 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 12. *JD Read More »
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TSB #SI B11 13 07
N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. Read More »
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TSB #SI-B-11-01-07
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. Read More »
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TSB #SI B11 13 07
N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. Read More »
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TSB #12 10 97
SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. *YC *JN Read More »
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TSB #12 10 97
SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. PRODUCED FROM 10/95 - 11/97 *YC*DB Read More »
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TSB #12 10 97
OXYGEN SENSOR FAULTS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #12 10 97
OXYGEN SENSOR FAULTS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #SI-B-11-01-07
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. Read More »
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TSB #06 10 97
TECH RETURN 24 FOR RATTLING NOISE FROM CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK Read More »
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TSB #16 01 98
INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #16 06 97
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH WILL CAUSE FUEL GAUGE TO READ APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL EVEN IF TANK IS COMOPLETELY FULL. *AK Read More »
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TSB #16 06 97
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH WILL CAUSE FUEL GAUGE TO READ APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL EVEN IF TANK IS COMOPLETELY FULL. *AK Read More »
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TSB #16 06 97
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH WILL CAUSE FUEL GAUGE TO READ APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL EVEN IF TANK IS COMOPLETELY FULL. *AK Read More »
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TSB #SI-B12-02-09
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR ... Read More »
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TSB #11 04 97
INTAKE AIR SYSTEMS- UNMETERED AIR LEAKS. *AK Read More »
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TSB #SI-B12-02-09
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR ... Read More »
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TSB #65 05 96
TRIP ODOMETER RESETS BY ITSELF. *AK Read More »
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TSB #65 05 96
TRIP ODOMETER RESETS BY ITSELF. *AK Read More »
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TSB #SIB240812
BMW: INTERMITTENTLY GOES INTO PARK DURING A MSA ENGINE START. THE TRANSMISSION CAN INTERMITTENTLY GO INTO THE PARK POSITION (P) WHEN MSA ENGINE START IS OCCURRING. Read More »
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TSB #240400
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A HARD 5-4 AND / OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT, OR TRANS PROG. DISPLAYED IN THE MATRIX. **MR Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. Read More »
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TSB #SIB-61-37-12
BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS Read More »
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TSB #65 04 98
CONDITION WITH DSP AMPLIFIER DRAINS BATTERY.*YC Read More »
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TSB #12 01 97
INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START. *TW Read More »
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TSB #SI-B-62-01-09
BMW: ALL INSTRUMENT DIALS ARE INOPERATIVE AND THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY BRIGHT. *PE Read More »
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TSB #SI B62 0406
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: FAILURE OF DISPLAYS/FUNCTIONS. MODEL E60, E61 (5 SERIES) AND E63, E64 (6 SERIES). *PE Read More »
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TSB #SIB-62-04-06
BMW: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-FAILURE OF DISPLAYS/FUNCTIONS. TOTAL OR PARTIAL FAILURE OF DISPLAYS OR FUNCTIONS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE DISPLAYS OR FUNCTIONS START WORKING AGAIN AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED (SLEEP MODE). Read More »
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TSB #B122817
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module: Read More »
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TSB #B630516
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »
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TSB #B630516
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »
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TSB #MSG0350
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE ILLUMINATION FOR THE BUTTONS ON THE MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL FLICKERS. *TW Read More »
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TSB #MSG0149
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE DIMMER CIRCUIT - VEHICLES RELEASED FROM THE VPCS STARTING 10-04-96 HAVE DISABLED DIMMER SWITCHES. *TW Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »
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TSB #B61-17-12
BMW: WIPERS LIGHTS AND FRONT POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. THIS SITUATION MAY START AND LEAD TO A PERMANENT FAULT. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL F07 (5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO) MODEL YEARS UP TO MARCH 2012. *JS Read More »
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TSB #B61-17-12
BMW: WIPERS LIGHTS AND FRONT POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. THIS SITUATION MAY START AND LEAD TO A PERMANENT FAULT. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL F07 (5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO) MODEL YEARS UP TO MARCH 2012. *JS Read More »
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TSB #B013118
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Read More »
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TSB #B013118
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Read More »
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TSB #B013118
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. Read More »
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TSB #B080119
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. Read More »
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TSB #B080119
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. Read More »
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TSB #SIB-65-75-06
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. Read More »
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TSB #720496
CONCERNS WITH THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODES STORED IN THE SRS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAULT MEMORY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #B011618
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Read More »
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TSB #B011618
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Read More »
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TSB #72 04 96
SITUATION ON THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT COMES "ON" AND STAYS ILLUMINATED FOR UP TO TWO MINUTES AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. *AK Read More »
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TSB #11 05 97
LEFT SIDE ENGINE SUPPORT MAY CONTACT THE FRONT SUBFRAME, CAUSING A DRONE NOISE. *AK Read More »
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TSB #51 03 97
EXHIBITING A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE UPPER DOOR AREA EXHIBITED IN SOME E39 MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 4/97 *DB*YC Read More »
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TSB #B660523
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. Read More »
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TSB #34 04 97
A LOUD SQUEAKING /SQUEALING NOISE CAME FROM FRONT WHEEL. *AK Read More »
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TSB #B660523
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. Read More »
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TSB #B660523
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. Read More »
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TSB #B61-17-12
BMW: WIPERS LIGHTS AND FRONT POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. THIS SITUATION MAY START AND LEAD TO A PERMANENT FAULT. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL F07 (5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO) MODEL YEARS UP TO MARCH 2012. *JS Read More »
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TSB #B000706
When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?s key, the data is not updated or current. Read More »
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TSB #B630516
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »
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TSB #B650916
Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide Read More »
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TSB #B650916
Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide Read More »
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TSB #040600
INFORMATION REGARDING THE DSC III TEST CABLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04 17 97
SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #840801
SUBJECT REGARDING VOICE INPUT SYSTEM ADAPTER HARNESS FOR DIGITAL PHONES. *JG Read More »
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TSB #84 07 97
IMPROVED SOFTWARE FOR CMT 500VR PHONE ON VEHICLES WITH MK 11 NAV SYSTEM. *AK Read More »
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TSB #84 01 97
BMW NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V 05 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #84 01 97
BMW NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V 05 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #84 01 97
BMW NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V 05 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #65 05 97
RADIO DISOLAY ON MID DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON. *AK Read More »
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TSB #65 05 97
RADIO DISOLAY ON MID DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON. *AK Read More »
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TSB #72/07/96
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW Read More »
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TSB #72/07/96
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW Read More »
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TSB #B122917
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module. Read More »
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TSB #B122917
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module. Read More »
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TSB #120200
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THERMOSTAT SOFTWARE, OXYGEN SENSOR AND VARIOUS MISFIRE FAULT CODES ARE STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT Read More »
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TSB #04 01 98
SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #00/11/96R
NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TW Read More »