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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10061949

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ERRATIC ENGINE IDLE AND STALL.AT IDLE ENGINE RPMS WILL DROP CAUSING A STALL/STUTTER. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS EFFECTS ALL 330I ZHP (PERFORMANCE PKG) MODEL.*AK.Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SMYRNA, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030612. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System Ignition

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Ignition Report #10061949

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . ERRATIC ENGINE IDLE AND STALL.AT IDLE ENGINE RPMS WILL DROP CAUSING A STALL/STUTTER. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AND IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS EFFECTS ALL 330I ZHP (PERFORMANCE PKG) MODEL.*AK.Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SMYRNA, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030612. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Ignition Report #10061961

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . CAR STALLS. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53433K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in CORAL GABLES, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030612. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH MOTORS BMW . DEALER'S CITY: MIAMI . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #10063714

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . 2003 BMW 330I, I HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN THE COASTING TO A STOP, OR SITTING STATIONARY, AND WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED. ENGINE ALSO EXHIBITS UNEVEN/ODD ACCELERATION BEHAVIOR, OFTEN LAGGING NOTICEABLY AT SPEED. I'VE HAD THE CAR AT THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM ON 4 OCCASIONS IN THE PAST YEAR (19K MILES) WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. BECAUSE THE CAR ISN'T THROWING AN ERROR CODES, I GUESS THAT I HAVE TO JUST "LIVE WITH IT". NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WHEN COASTING TO A STOP. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BMW FINALLY STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. I JUST SHOULDN'T HAVE TO LIVE WITH SOMETHING LIKE THIS, IN THIS DAY IN AGE, AND WITH A MASS-PRODUCED CAR. *AK.Mileage was 500 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in PRIOR LAKE, MN. Vehicle was purchased on 20030401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MOTORWERKS BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (888) 204-2700 . DEALER'S CITY: BLOOMINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55437 .
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BMW 330I Electrical System Ignition

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Ignition Report #10063743

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . CAR STALLS. CAR DISPLAYS ERRATIC IDLE. CAR ENGINE STUMLE. *AKS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13380 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in CORAL GABLES, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20030611. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: COGGIN MOTORS .
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BMW 330I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 330I 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10064368

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ENGINE STALLS/ ROUGH IDLE WHEN RPMS ARE LOW. FIX NOT AVAILABLE. *AK.Mileage was 1000 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SCHAUMBURG, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.
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BMW 330I Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 330I 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10065335

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ON COLD DAYS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE FOR APPROX. 5-10 SECONDS BEFORE DRIVING. *PH ON VERY COLD DAYS, LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR ONLY 4 HOURS WAS ENOUGH TO CAUSE IT TO SLIP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER ORDERED AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION AT NO COST. *NM.Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HAZELWOOD, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10064470

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 2003 330I ZHP (PERFORMANCE PACKAGE) : 6K MILES... CAR IDLE'S ROUGH AND STALLS OCCASIONALLY. DEALER / SERVICE HAD NO ERROR REPORTS IN THE COMPUTER, SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. PROBLEM CONTINUES... *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6500 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in VENICE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030703. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRECHT BMW .
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BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10065721

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2003.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I AM EXPERIENCING A STALLING PROBLEM WITH MY 2003 BMW 330I. AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE AND HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED, AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING ON ALMOST EVERY 330I, AS EVIDENCED ON NUMEROUS INTERNET BULLETIN BOARDS (INCLUDING BIMMERFEST.COM AND BIMMERFORUMS.COM) BUT BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD, AS THE STALLING AS LEFT ME STRANDED AT AN INTERSECTION IN THE PAST WITH TRAFFIC FLOWING AROUND ME AS I ATTEMPT TO RESTART. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in VALLEJO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CONCORD BMW . DEALER'S CITY: CONCORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10067649

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . MY 2003 BMW 330I ZHP HAS A ROUGH IDLE AND OCCASIONALLY STALLS. I'VE HAD IT SERVICED 3 TIMES, BUT ISSUE STILL NOT RESOLVED.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53403K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in CLAYTON, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030510. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CONCORD BMW . DEALER'S CITY: CONCORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94520 .
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BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10068030

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . CAR HAS STALLED TWICE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR HAS CONSISTENT ROUGH IDLE AND VERGES ON STALLING AT TIMES..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X3K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HAYWARD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030608. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: EAST BAY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: PLEASANTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10068034

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2003.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BMW 3.0L ENGINE WHERE IDLING ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARMED-UP IS USUALLY VERY ROUGH IN THE RANGE OF 500-700 RPM. THERE IS ALSO A TENDENCY TO DIP BELOW 500 RPM AND STALL OUT. THIS STARTED HAPPENING WHEN THE CAR ONLY HAD 700 MILES ON IT. I CONSIDER THE STALL A FAILURE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 700 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030828. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNION PARK BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WILMINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: DE. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19805 .
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BMW 330I 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10068079

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2004.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . NO EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN STOPPED. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO PERSIST NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. BMW CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM.Mileage was 10430 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in RANCHO SANTA MARG, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030530. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Wheels Rim

BMW 330I 2003 Wheels Rim Report #10149924

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2006.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . I HAD A FLAT TIRE ON H1 FREEWAY WESTBOUND BETWEEN KAONOHI & PEARL CITY EXIT WHERE THE H1 WIDENING CONSTRUCTION IS ON PROGRESS JUST BEFORE 10:00 AM ON 2/2/06. THERE ARE SEVERAL LARGE SIZE GRAVELS ON THE FAR LEFT LANE I WAS DRIVING. BY THE TIME I SPOTTED, IT WAS TOO LATE TO CHANGE THE LANE FAST ENOUGH DUE TO THE VEHICLE NEXT TO ME IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY LEFT FRONT TIRE & RIM GOT HIT BY ONE OF GRAVELS & EXPLODED I HAD AAA TO CHANGE MY SPARE & NEEDED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER RIM & TIRE COST ME $450 .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53413K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HONOLULU, HI. Vehicle was purchased on 20030531. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW .
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BMW 330I 2003 Wheels Rim Report #10212146

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2006.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. AFTER THE CPNTACT HAD THE RIMS CHROMED THEY WOULD CONTINUOUSLY AND SLOWLY DEFLATE. THE TIRES HAD TO BE INSPECTED AND REINFLATED AFTER EVERY TRIP. THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL AFTER THE RIMS WERE CHROMED. THE RIMS WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53453K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in CLOVIS, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20021101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 330i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WHEEL CREATIONS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 559-233-3654 . DEALER'S CITY: FRESNO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93725 .
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BMW 330I Air Bags

BMW 330I 2003 Air Bags Report #10261329

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2008.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR CAUSES THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE. THE ILLUMINATION OCCURS WHENEVER SOMEONE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE INDICATOR REMAINS LIT EVEN IF NO ONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53423K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in ALLEN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 330I 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10292695

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2009.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THE CAR WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53403K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10313463

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . MODEL 2003 BMW 330I E46 (3 SERIES) SEDAN SITUATION ONE OF THE REAR LIGHTS IS INOPERATIVE. CAUSE MINOR CORROSION AT THE 8-PIN REAR LAMP CONNECTOR CREATES HIGH RESISTANCE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR HOUSING (IT ACTUALLY BURNED THROUGH THE PLASTIC HOUSING POTENTIAL FOR FIRE) CORRECTION REPAIR THE DAMAGED WIRE(S) AND REPLACE DAMAGED CONNECTOR HOUSING. INSTALL ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRES TO BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR LAMPS. *TR.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53413K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in PLANO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10336926

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I RECENTLY PURCHASE A 2003 BMW 330I WITH FACTORY XENON LIGHTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED BY ZKW. THE LIGHT OUTPUT OF THESE HEADLAMPS IS THE WORST BY FAR I HAVE EVER SEEN FROM A MODERN VEHICLE. XENON HEADLAMPS NORMALLY HAVE SUPERIOR BRIGHTNESS OVER HALOGEN HEADLAMPS. MY FOG LIGHTS PUT OFF MORE LIGHT THAN THE ZKW HEADLAMPS. I KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A BULB ISSUE, BECAUSE THEY BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE BOWLS THAT REFLECT THE LIGHT TURN BROWN BECAUSE OF THE HEAT AND LIGHT OUTPUT GOES WAY DOWN OVER TIME, FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ON MANY FORUMS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND BMW ONLY SELLS THE ENTIRE HEADLAMP TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND NOT JUST THE BOWL THAT BURNS AND DISCOLORS. THE HEADLAMPS FROM BMW ARE OVER $1,000 EACH AND I REALLY CAN'T JUSTIFY SPENDING THAT RIGHT NOW. HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT A WEARABLE ITEM AND I NEVER EXPECTED TO HAVE TO REP. *TR.Mileage was 123000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53433K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in NASHUA, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10354110

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I OWN A 2003 BMW 330I SEDAN THAT CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH XENON HEADLIGHTS. THESE HEADLIGHTS WERE MANUFACTURED BY ZKW. OVER TIME, THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY BURNS AND DEGRADES. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT ZKW USED A PLASTIC REFLECTOR HOUSING WHICH CANNOT WITHSTAND THE HEAT OF THE XENON BULB. WHEN BURNED, THE HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE SUGGESTED RESOLUTION PER BMW IS TO PURCHASE NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AT $1200 PER SIDE. NOTE: BMW USED ANOTHER MANUFACTURER (AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING, AL) FOR LATER MODELS AND THOSE VEHICLES WITH AL LIGHTS DON'T SUFFER FROM THIS FAILURE DUE TO THE FACT THAT AL USED METAL REFLECTORS NOT PLASTIC LIKE ZKW. *TR.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in FAIRFAX STATION, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10357700

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . INTERMITTENT FUNCTION OF LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, DESPITE FUNCTIONAL LIGHT BULBS. ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND 7 PIN CONNECTOR NOTED TO HAVE OVERHEATED AT PIN 2, MELTING SURROUNDING PLASTIC. *TR.Mileage was 40000 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10366270

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . AROUND NOVEMBER 2009 I STARTED TO NOTICE THE UNMODIFIED FACTORY XENON HEADLAMPS IN OUR CAR SEEMED DIM. OVER THE NEXT YEAR THEY SEEMED TO DIM CONSIDERABLY AND AFTER THE RECENT END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN MY NIGHT-TIME DRIVING, I HAVE FOUND THE HEADLAMPS TO PROVIDE NEARLY NO PROJECTED LIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT BMW BUILT THESE HEADLAMPS USING A CHROME-COATED PLASTIC REFLECTOR TO DIRECT THE LIGHT FORWARD TO THE ROAD. IT APPEARS THE DESIGN USED PLACED THE BULB TOO NEAR THE REFLECTOR OR USED PLASTIC WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE AND THE BOWL ITSELF HAS GRADUALLY BURNT TO THE POINT WHERE IT NO LONGER REFLECTS LIGHT. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FIRE AT THIS POINT BUT THE PLASTIC APPEARS TO BE FAILING STRUCTURALLY NOW (BURN THROUGH) AND I FEAR WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I ALLOWED IT TO PROGRESS FURTHER. THE LIGHT PROJECTED WITH LOW BEAMS ON NOW IS SO INADEQUATE THE CAR CANNOT BE SAFELY USED FOR NIGHT DRIVING. BMW DOES NOT SELL REPLACEMENT REFLECTOR BOWLS TO ALLOW REPAIR OF THE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY AND THE ONLY OPTION TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE IS TO PURCHASE A PAIR OF NEW HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES AT APPROXIMATELY $1,200 EACH. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH MY LOCAL BMW DEALER AND BMW CARS NORTH AMERICA AND NEITHER HAS OFFERED AN ENGINEERING OR CUSTOMER SERVICE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in LITTLETON, CO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10384242

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . RECENTLY I BOUGHT A 2003 BMW 330I WITH XENON PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS. THE LOW- AND HIGH-BEAM OUTPUT OF THESE LIGHTS IS VERY POOR, WITH VERY LITTLE USABLE LIGHT WHEN DRIVING ON LIT OR UNLIT ROADS AT NIGHT. COMPARED TO STANDARD HALOGEN LAMPS ON MY OTHER CARS (1990 BMW 525I, 2004 SATURN ION) I WOULD RATE THEM AT 40% AND 30% OUTPUT RESPECTIVELY, AND BOTH OF THE OTHER CARS USE STANDARD HALOGEN LAMPS. RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE FOUND THE HEADLAMP REFLECTOR USED BY BMW FOR THESE LIGHTS (ZKW BRANDED) IS MADE OF PLASTIC INSTEAD OF METAL AND BEGINS TO OVERHEAT AND MELT OVER TIME, REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT AND EVENTUALLY FAILING COMPLETELY. BMW DOES NOT OFFER REPLACEMENT REFLECTORS, PLASTIC OR OTHERWISE, AND THE ONLY OPTION USING MANUFACTURER PARTS IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $2000 (FOR THE PAIR). I FIND THIS COMPLETELY UNREASONABLE CONSIDERING THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT, AND A $2K 'WEAR PART' IS GROSSLY EXCESSIVE. *TR.Mileage was 74023 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53493K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in APPLETON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10396708

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE TAIL LIGHT SYMBOL ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE PLASTIC WHERE THE LIGHT BULB WAS LOCATED AND FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC WAS MELTED AND CORRODED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED THE CONTACT A DISCOUNT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SINCE HIS VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,800..Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 44800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in TENAFLY, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10407333

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BMW E46 3-SERIES SEDANS WITH THE ZKW-BRAND XENON HEADLAMPS HAVE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHTS. THE PROJECTOR REFLECTOR BOWLS BURN OUT, REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT, MAKING THE CAR LESS SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. AS FAR AS I KNOW, ALL THE E46 SEDANS WITH ZKW-BRAND XENON HEADLAMPS SUFFER FROM THIS PROBLEM TO ONE DEGREE OR ANOTHER. REPLACEMENT WITH NEW OEM PARTS TYPICALLY RUNS MORE THAN $800 PER SIDE. MY CAR HAS THE BURNED ZKW PROJECTOR BOWLS, THOUGH IN MY CASE IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY SPECIFIC ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL AND BMW SHOULD REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE XENON PROJECTOR HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53433K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in DANA POINT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10414810

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . ZKW MANUFACTURED XENON HEADLAMPS FOR BMW 330I E46 CARS. THE PROJECTORS BECOME SCORCHED OVER TIME, CAUSING DANGEROUSLY LOW LIGHT OUTPUT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AT NIGHT. *TR.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53423K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in RIDGEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10415141

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURED BY ZKW, THE REFLECTIVE BALLASTS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND MELT, THEREBY DECREASING LIGHT OUTPUT. THE DARKNESS IS BARELY ILLUMINATED, THEREBY MAKING DRIVING AT NIGHT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THERE IS NO KNOWN DEALER PART TO REPLACE OR UPGRADE, SAVE FOR PURCHASING EXPENSIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED�OR EXAMINED BY TECHNICIANS. *TR.Mileage was 79842 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53493K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 330I 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10420087

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . MY CAR WILL NOT UNLOCK RELIABLY VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL OR THE CENTER UNLOCK/LOCK BUTTON. I CAN'T GET INTO THE CAR WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS. THE GENERAL MODULE(GM5) IS GOING BAD AND THE CAR WILL ONLY UNLOCK WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A NORMAL ISSUE WITH MY 2003 BMW 330I. HOPEFULLY BMW WILL FILE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM SO I DON'T HAVE TO PAY THE $790 THE DEALERSHIP CHARGES FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *KB.Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in NASHVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Report #10420087

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY CAR WILL NOT UNLOCK RELIABLY VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL OR THE CENTER UNLOCK/LOCK BUTTON. I CAN'T GET INTO THE CAR WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS. THE GENERAL MODULE(GM5) IS GOING BAD AND THE CAR WILL ONLY UNLOCK WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A NORMAL ISSUE WITH MY 2003 BMW 330I. HOPEFULLY BMW WILL FILE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM SO I DON'T HAVE TO PAY THE $790 THE DEALERSHIP CHARGES FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *KB.Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in NASHVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10422979

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE ZKW BRAND HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) / XENON HEADLIGHTS INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY IN TO MY 2003 BMW 330I DEGRADED TO A POINT WHERE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT WAS ALMOST ZERO UNLESS I DROVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS AND/OR FOG LIGHTS ON. REPLACING THE BULBS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS BURNT "REFLECTOR BOWLS" WHICH ARE NOT REPLACEABLE. THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AT $1000-1300 PER SIDE. I HAD THE HEADLIGHTS REPAIRED BY A SPECIALIST (AT A COST OF NEARLY $700) AS I WAS NOT READY TO PAY $2600 TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS WITH ANOTHER SET OF ZKW ASSEMBLIES WHICH WOULD NO DOUBT FAIL LIKE EVERY SET OF ZKW HEADLAMPS INSTALLED IN 2003-2004 330I SEDANS. I DO NOT FEEL THAT HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE A 'WEAR AND TEAR' ITEM. THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY A CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONENT. THE DETERIORATION OF LIGHT OUTPUT IS SLOW AND TAKES TIME, SO PEOPLE MAY NOT REALIZE ANYTHING IS WRONG WITH THEIR HEADLIGHTS UNTIL THEY ARE DRIVING WITH ALMOST NO OUTPUT ON THE ROAD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53463K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SANTA CLARA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Report #10424019

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WITH THE INTERNAL DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS IS DUE TO FAILURE OF DOOR UNLOCK RELAYS IN THE GM5 MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE IF A FAILURE OF THE UNLOCK RELAY HAPPENS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK PASSENGER DOORS IN AN EMERGENCY TO RETRIEVE PASSENGERS. *TR.Mileage was 73229 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in GARLAND, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Structure Body

BMW 330I 2003 Structure Body Report #10424019

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . THE PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WITH THE INTERNAL DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS IS DUE TO FAILURE OF DOOR UNLOCK RELAYS IN THE GM5 MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE IF A FAILURE OF THE UNLOCK RELAY HAPPENS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK PASSENGER DOORS IN AN EMERGENCY TO RETRIEVE PASSENGERS. *TR.Mileage was 73229 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in GARLAND, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 330I 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10424019

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THE PASSENGER DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WITH THE INTERNAL DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON. THIS IS DUE TO FAILURE OF DOOR UNLOCK RELAYS IN THE GM5 MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE IF A FAILURE OF THE UNLOCK RELAY HAPPENS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK PASSENGER DOORS IN AN EMERGENCY TO RETRIEVE PASSENGERS. *TR.Mileage was 73229 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in GARLAND, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10425718

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2008.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAILGATE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE RESISTOR CABLE AND THE OUTLET PLUG CONNECTED TO THE TAIL LIGHT WIRES WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND ALTERNATED FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL) BUT WAS NOT AWARE IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X3K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Report #10435370

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO BURNT CONNECTOR PINS AND CONNECTOR HOUSING. INADEQUATE CONNECTOR/WIRE RATING. SHOULD BE SUBJECT OF A RECALL FROM A RESPONSIBLE CAR MANUFACTURER. UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. BLEMISH ON THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE MOSTLY PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT. OCCASIONAL FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT. NORMALLY THE LIGHT BULB WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, BUT OFTEN THE WHOLE LIGHTING UNIT IS CONSIDERED FAILING BY THE DEALER. COST OF REPLACEMENT IS EXTREMELY HIGH. *TR.Mileage was 72577 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53453K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10435370

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO BURNT CONNECTOR PINS AND CONNECTOR HOUSING. INADEQUATE CONNECTOR/WIRE RATING. SHOULD BE SUBJECT OF A RECALL FROM A RESPONSIBLE CAR MANUFACTURER. UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. BLEMISH ON THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE. INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE MOSTLY PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT. OCCASIONAL FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT. NORMALLY THE LIGHT BULB WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, BUT OFTEN THE WHOLE LIGHTING UNIT IS CONSIDERED FAILING BY THE DEALER. COST OF REPLACEMENT IS EXTREMELY HIGH. *TR.Mileage was 72577 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53453K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10439766

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WIRING CONNECTOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE WIRING CONNECTOR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RECALL HAD DAMAGED THE WIRING CONNECTOR AND HE FELT IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. .Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53413K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in BRENTWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10449287

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2012.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE ENCOUNTERED A FAILURE OF THE FACTORY XENON HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. I HAVE HAD REDUCED VISIBILITY AS A RESULT OF A BURNT BULB HOUSING THAT DID NOT MAKE ITSELF READILY APPARENT. BECAUSE THERE IS NO REMEDY OUTSIDE OF REPLACING THE POORLY DESIGNED HOUSING, I HAVE A CONCERN OF THE SAFETY OF MYSELF, MY OCCUPANTS, AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. A FAILED BULB IS UNDERSTANDABLE MAINTENANCE. A FAILED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY DUE TO BURNING AND CRACKING THE PLASTIC LENS FROM SO MUCH HEAT IS NOT. THIS IS A POOR DESIGN, AND SHOULD WARRANT A RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 108000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53413K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10452347

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2012.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE BULB HOUSING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD ONLY COVER THE WIRING HARNESS, WHICH CONNECTED TO THE TAILLIGHT. THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNLESS THE BULB HOUSING WAS REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BULB HOUSING WAS PERFORMED AS WELL AS THE RECALL REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000. UPDATED 05/09/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR WAS BEGAN WITHOUT FIRST INFORMING HIM OF THE ADDITIONAL CHARGERS FOR THE ADDITIONAL PARTS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER AFTER THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WAS DESTROYED DURING REMOVAL THAT IT COULD NOT BE RE-INSTALLED . UPDATED 06/07/12 *JS.Mileage was 158000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53423K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in BRENHAM, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10458249

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2012.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BURNED HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR BOWL ON 2003 "ZKW" HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS. HEADLAMP OUTPUT SEVERELY DIMINISHED. ALSO EQUIPPED ON 03-05 3-SERIES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53433K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10458249

BMW 330I Power Train

BMW 330I 2003 Power Train Report #10461234

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2012.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND CODE WAS P0741 WAS READ BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN. WHEN FIXED, TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL WAS DAMAGED AND NEW TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. BMW SHOULD HAVE A RECALL, AS THE NEW SEAL IS THE SAME DESIGN AND WILL FAIL AGAIN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 135425 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53423K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10464927

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . 2003 BMW 330I. CONSUMER STATES THAT RIGHT REAR LAMP INDICATOR WAS LIT ON DASHBOARD. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF PREVIOUS REPAIR BEFORE RECALL WAS SENT. *KB BMW INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH BMW STANDARDS AND THEREFORE, THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY TO REIMBURSE HER. RECALL # 11V438000. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in TACOMA, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ROLF'S SERVICE CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 253-248-1080 . DEALER'S CITY: FIFE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98424 .
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Report #10464927

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . 2003 BMW 330I. CONSUMER STATES THAT RIGHT REAR LAMP INDICATOR WAS LIT ON DASHBOARD. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF PREVIOUS REPAIR BEFORE RECALL WAS SENT. *KB BMW INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH BMW STANDARDS AND THEREFORE, THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY TO REIMBURSE HER. RECALL # 11V438000. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in TACOMA, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 330i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ROLF'S SERVICE CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 253-248-1080 . DEALER'S CITY: FIFE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98424 .
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Report #10465300

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2012.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM IS GOING CRAZY. IF I WERE IN A CRASH, THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, TURN ON THE FLASHERS, ETC. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN WITH THE CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. IF I AM INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT IT MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT FOR PARAMEDICS TO GET TO ME. I WAS ACTUALLY LOCKED IN MY CAR TODAY WHEN I ARRIVED AT SCHOOL. I HAD TO CRAWL OUT THE WINDOW AND THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO ROLL UP THE WINDOW WITH THE KEY IN THE DOOR. I HAVE READ THAT THIS MAY STOP WORKING AS WELL. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING, ONLINE I HAVE READ THAT THIS CAN COST AROUND $750.00 TO FIX AT THE LOCAL BMW STEALERSHIP (WHOOPS, DEALERSHIP). BMW SHOULD FIX THIS IF THEY ARE CONCERNED WITH THEIR DRIVERS SAFETY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53463K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in MEMPHIS, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Air Bags

BMW 330I 2003 Air Bags Report #10469521

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2009.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330-I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAGS SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER UPON EACH RECURRENCE BUT THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE AT EVERY VISIT TO THE DEALER, SHE WAS TOLD A DIFFERENT COMPONENT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF EACH COMPONENT THAT SHE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE DEALER LATER DENIED ANY FURTHER SERVICE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in BUENA PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10476660

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL, FACTORY-INSTALLED, BI-XENON HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MADE BY ZKW. THE PROJECTOR BOWLS INSIDE, WHICH GREATLY MAGNIFY THE LIGHT OUTPUT OF THE BULB, ARE MADE OF A PLASTIC THAT CANNOT HANDLE THE HEAT OF THE XENON BULB. AS A RESULT, THE REFLECTIVE SURFACE BURNS AND TURNS BROWN. IN DOING SO, THE LIGHT OUTPUT IS GREATLY REDUCED TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL. THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM OPERATION. SITUATION GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. THE PLASTIC BOWLS ARE NOT SOLD SEPARATELY, THEREFORE THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO PURCHASE NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $1,900 FOR THE PAIR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53443K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Report #10479862

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ABOUT 2 OR SO YEARS AGO I STARTED TO NOTICE MY NIGHT DRIVING WAS BECOMING UNPLEASANT AND UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WERE LOSING OUTPUT. AFTER REPLACING THE PLASTIC LENSES NEW FROM BMW I THEN WENT ON TO BUYING NEW BULBS THINKING THAT WOULD MAKE A DIFF. IT DIDN'T. 10-12-12 TODAY MY LIGHTS ARE YELLOW/FOGGY ON THE INSIDE LIKE SMOKE HAS MADE THE LENSES OPAQUE AND MY OUTPUT IS BARELY SEEN, I LOOKED ON THE BACK WHERE THE BULB IS INSERTED AND IT SURE LOOKS BROWN IN THERE, I GET MORE LIGHT REFLECTED ON THE GROUND WHEN I TURN MY TURN SIGNALS THAN I DO ON THE HEADLIGHTS. AFTER GOING ONLINE AND SEARCHING, MY CAR CAME FROM FACTORY WITH A DEFECT ZKW XENON HEADLIGHT SYSTEM, WHICH 99% OF THE ZKW HEADLIGHT OWNERS OF E46 SEDANS FOUND ONLINE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GOOGLE "E46 ZKW BURNT BOWLS" . I HAVE A 4 MONTH OLD LITTLE GIRL, I CANNOT IMAGINE DRIVING WITH HER IN THE CAR ON A RAINY NIGHT AND MY CONCERN IS NOW MY BABY. I CAN SEND YOU PICTURES IF NEEDED PLEASE, THANK YOU FOR READING AND I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HIGH POINT, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10479862

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2010.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . ABOUT 2 OR SO YEARS AGO I STARTED TO NOTICE MY NIGHT DRIVING WAS BECOMING UNPLEASANT AND UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WERE LOSING OUTPUT. AFTER REPLACING THE PLASTIC LENSES NEW FROM BMW I THEN WENT ON TO BUYING NEW BULBS THINKING THAT WOULD MAKE A DIFF. IT DIDN'T. 10-12-12 TODAY MY LIGHTS ARE YELLOW/FOGGY ON THE INSIDE LIKE SMOKE HAS MADE THE LENSES OPAQUE AND MY OUTPUT IS BARELY SEEN, I LOOKED ON THE BACK WHERE THE BULB IS INSERTED AND IT SURE LOOKS BROWN IN THERE, I GET MORE LIGHT REFLECTED ON THE GROUND WHEN I TURN MY TURN SIGNALS THAN I DO ON THE HEADLIGHTS. AFTER GOING ONLINE AND SEARCHING, MY CAR CAME FROM FACTORY WITH A DEFECT ZKW XENON HEADLIGHT SYSTEM, WHICH 99% OF THE ZKW HEADLIGHT OWNERS OF E46 SEDANS FOUND ONLINE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GOOGLE "E46 ZKW BURNT BOWLS" . I HAVE A 4 MONTH OLD LITTLE GIRL, I CANNOT IMAGINE DRIVING WITH HER IN THE CAR ON A RAINY NIGHT AND MY CONCERN IS NOW MY BABY. I CAN SEND YOU PICTURES IF NEEDED PLEASE, THANK YOU FOR READING AND I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HIGH POINT, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Electrical System

BMW 330I 2003 Electrical System Report #10498546

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2012.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED PRIOR TO THE DATE AND MILEAGE NOTED ABOVE AS THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TO ALSO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM. I REPORT THE DATES AS WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR WHEN IT CAME INTO MY OWNERSHIP ONLY. DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK FAILED TO ELECTRONICALLY AND MECHANICALLY UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH A KEY. THIS POSES A POTENTIALLY GRAVE SAFETY CONCERN AS NO ONE CAN OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE - ESSENTIALLY PASSENGERS MAY BECOME LOCKED-IN. CULPRIT APPEARS TO BE BMW E46 GM V MODULE FACTORY CODING WHERE GLITCH PREVENTS DOOR LOCKS FROM BEHAVING APPROPRIATELY. AFTERMARKET REPROGRAMMING FIXES THE ISSUE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE FOR BMW E46 VEHICLES - INTERNET SEARCH "BMW GM V CONTROL MODULE" FOR DETAILS AND TESTIMONIALS. BMW SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND FIX THE ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53433K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10500888

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR SEEMS TO BE VERY DIM. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THAT COMES OUT OF THE HEADLIGHTS LOOKS SLIGHTLY BROWN AND PRETTY DARK AS COMPARED TO MANY OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD. I BELIEVE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED WITH PLASTIC AND WHICH CASE THE BULB WOULD CAUSE THINGS TO BURN OVER TIME. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HADLEY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10552280

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2009.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I'M CONTACTING YOU TO EXPRESS MY FRUSTRATION WITH THE QUALITY OF THE BMW XENON HEADLIGHT. THE XENON LOW BEAMS STARTED TO DIM AND ARE NOW USELESS. THROUGH GOOGLE I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM SINCE THE PLASTIC REFLECTOR/PROJECTOR BOWLS JUST BURN OUT. THE LIGHT OUTPUT IS NOW TOO LOW TO BE SAFE AT NIGHT. HTTP://WWW.ZHPMAFIA.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?3625-ZKW-REFLECTOR-RECALL-OPEN-NTHSA-INVESTIGATION&S=B19D0DF67F3AFE70AC7AD8205496E414. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53483K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

BMW 330I 2003 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10595606

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS AN IGNITION CIRCUIT AIR BAG INDICATOR FAULT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,692 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,692. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9692 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53463K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I 2003 Air Bags Report #10595606

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS AN IGNITION CIRCUIT AIR BAG INDICATOR FAULT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,692 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,692. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9692 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53463K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in PANAMA CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 330I Service Brakes

BMW 330I 2003 Service Brakes Report #10605245

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN THEN THE EML WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Fuel/propulsion System

BMW 330I 2003 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10605245

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN THEN THE EML WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53473K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I Air Bags

BMW 330I 2003 Air Bags Report #10611031

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 154000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV534X3K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 330I Exterior Lighting

BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10615916

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . XENON HEADLIGHTS. DIM TO DARK AT BEST. WORK WHEN THEY WANT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96000 miles. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in NORWICH, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 330I 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10637356

BMW 330I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2014.BMW 330I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY ZKW HAVE A SERIOUS DESIGN DEFECT. AFTER ONLY 80,000 MILES, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE AT NIGHT TIME. UPON INSPECTION, THE REFLECTIVE BOWL IN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS BURNT, BLACKENED AND MELTED. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT, BUT IT COULD POTENTIALLY BE A FIRE HAZARD. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM, EVIDENCED BY MANY COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS BMW MESSAGE FORUMS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE IT LEADS TO FIRE OR ACCIDENT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83482 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53463K. Bmw 330i 2003 problem was reported in SANDY, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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Electrical System 6 Review(s)

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Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 5 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline 1 Review(s)

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Exterior Lighting Brake Lights 2 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Tail Lights 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)

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