Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Z3 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.

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SI B12 12 10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037702

      BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SI B12 12 10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037702

      BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #110300

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613548

      CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES (IN AND OUT OF RED ZONE) AND / OR HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. **MR Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #121099

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606353

      INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #120599

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604618

      CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT NOT STARTING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #120599

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604632

      CONCERNS WITH ENGINE CRANKING, BUT DOES NOT START. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #110500

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614292

      EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #120299

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604633

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #16 01 98

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600874

      INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #160199

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606356

      SUBJECT ON FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TAK IS FULL. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #160199

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606627

      CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #620199

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606628

      CONDITIONS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #620199

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606263

      CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #61 14 98

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602620

      SUBJECT ON EWS3D CODING NOT POSSIBLE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #00 02 98

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600227

      BRIEF INFORMATION ON ROADSTER ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (ETM) SUPPLEMENT. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #61 13 98

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602613

      SUBJECT ON TIGHTENING THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #611398

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092431

      SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL TO TIGHTEN THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #620300

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614294

      SUBJECT REGARDING SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING VARIOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAULTS. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #51 06 96

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602463

      INSTALLATIN OF CENTER CONSOLE WITH INTEGRATED CUP HOLDERS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #54 04 98

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602465

      COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC TOP SLAMS AGAINST WINDSHIELD HEADER WHEN CLOSING. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #651698

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604630

      PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #651698

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604630

      PROCEDURES ON INSTALLING I-BUS WIRE FOR THE CD CHANGER. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #000799

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #611063

      INFORMATION ON REVISED SCHEMATICS DEVELOPED FOR 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 9/97. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #65 05 98

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600883

      COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM SUBWOOFER. *YC *JN Read More »