Group 61 General Electrical System Service Bulletin

# Group 61 General Electrical System Service Bulletins

##### Bulletin number

##### Title

##### Description

##### Date of issue

61 02 84 (959) | Battery vapor expansion tank | Check and empty tank whenever battery is removed or vehicle suffers from overcharging | January 1985
61 01 85 (1034) | Sticking relays | Check for sticking relays in high draw situations, or when components continue to run after shut down | July 1985
61 04 85 (1121) | Actuation of the deadbolt position | Only the master key has this feature. | December 1985
61 05 85 (1123) | Sticking push button type switches (windows) | The switch opening in the console is too small, causing pressure on the switch | January 1986
61 02 86 (1242) | Battery Vent Tank | Batteries now have vent tanks, transfer tank to new battery | July 1986
61 03 86 (1244) | Temporary Wiper Blades, Beginning 12/88 Production. | Temporary wipers on new cars, install correct wipers during Pre Delivery Inspection | December 1988
61 04 86 (1287) | Recall Campaign 86V-151 Brake light switch | 86 and 87 models with high mount brake light, install switch P/N 61 31 1 368 786 | December 1986
61 01 87 (1327) | Windshield wiper motor erratic operation | Erratic operation in intermittent speed during low temperatures. Too much grease in motor transmission. Remove motor and cover and remove grease. | February 1987
61 06 87 (1445) | Rechargeable flashlight / socket | Fuse 21 blows due to foreign objects in socket. Ensure light or foam pad is installed in socket | August 1987
61 07 87 (1474) | Windshield wiper / washer control unit | Washers or wipers will not shut off, internal fault in relay, replace with P?N 61 31 1 368 199 | September 1987
61 08 87 (1476) | Rear window defogger 325iC | Check heating coil condition by measuring draw across fuse 8 , good coils will have 8 - 11 Amp draw. | November 1987
61 02 88 (1596) | Faulty fuses | Visually check fuses for improper crimp at top of each leg | February 1988
61 05 88 (1625) | Fusible links | Soldered 50 amp P/N 12 41 1 706 111. Screwed 80 amp P/N 61 13 1 382 065 | April 1988
61 06 88 (1699) | Corrosion in harness connector at A pillar / door | Improper sealing in door harness boot, replace both sides of connector if corrosion found | August 1988
61 01 89 (1797) | Glove compartment wiring E30 prior to 9/88 | Power to light moved from full time power to accessory power to prevent accidental battery draw | January 1989
61 11 89 (1944) | Jump starting of vehicles | Vehicle electrical system will suffer damage if jump started with more than 15 volts, turn on as much electrical draw as possible before disconnecting cables. | October 1989
61 01 90 (3019) | Battery electrolyte level | Warns to check level on a more frequent basis during winter months due to extra power draw. | January 1990
61 04 90 (3082) | Contact ring / horn contact causing noise | Grease the contact pin and ring with copper paste | June 1990
61 05 90 (3085) | Fuel pump relays | Replace SWF relays with Siemens | November 1990
61 06 90 (3107) | Horn malfunctions - SRS equipped vehicles | Insufficient clearance of bag cover and horn bridge. Possible short between bridge and wheel | September 1990
61 09 90 (3123) | Clicking noise from brake light switch | Insulate switch with 1/2 inch foam | October 1990
61 11 90 (3148) | Central locking actuator motors | Water entering actuator, ensure correct location , seal with plastic cover if necessary | November 1990
61 03 91 (3244) | Battery electrolyte | Low fluid can cause damage to battery, check and fill as per SI 61 01 90 | June 1991
61 07 91 (3291) | Fuel pump fuse F11, 1991 318iC | Incorrect fuse rating listed ETM and owners manual , should be 15 amp not 7.5 amp | June 1991
61 12 91 (3391) | 65Ah Hybrid Battery for engine compartment, iC | New heat resistant battery for mounting in engine bay | May 1992
61 13 91 (3401) | Recall Campaign 92V-140 : Wiper ground | Move wiper switch ground to left lower screw on column, up to 6/91 production | December 1992
61 03 94 (4032) | Brake light switch | New style switch, quiet operation | August 1994

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