no more new rear doors available for E36 sedan?

[shogun]

Strange, someone was asking me if a E36 sedan rear door also fits on an E36 M3 (yes, it does), so to check I used my 98 M3 VIN and both rear doors are NLA
Door rear left 41528185429 ENDED
Door rear right 41528185430 ENDED

41528185429 Door rear left From:09/01/1993 To:12/30/2008 (ENDED), Supersedes: 41521960231(10/01/1990 — 11/25/1993)
checked on realoem and bmwfans, both say NLA

these p/n's are only for U.S. models, the EURO rear doors are still available with different p/n, EURO rear doors:
left 41 52 8 185 427
right 41 52 8 185 428

no idea what the differences are between US and EURO rear doors. Any ideas? Are they interchangeable?

[genphreak]

Side intrusion bars are a common addition to later production, but may be optional on M3? Alternatively, side air bags but probably they weren't available until e46(?)

[shogun]

My US 02/1998 E36 M3 has side airbags, even had to go to BMW for a recall on this, BMW Japan of course did not know about this, as that was for US cars, so I gave them a copy of the recall and they did the reprogramming on my car free of charge and washed the car and I got a free coffee.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW recall/defect on 1998 BMW M3 Build Years/Makes/Models: 1997 - 1999 BMW M3 Units affected: 16749 Recall Number: 99V063001

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A CENTRAL ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, LEFT AND RIGHT SATELLITE IMPACT SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS SYSTEM IS UNDULY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEED.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN ACTUAL SIDE CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL (BST) COULD ALSO ACTIVATE, DISCONNECTING THE STARTER CABLE FROM THE BATTERY. IN THIS CASE, THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND THE ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN, BUT AFTER STOPPING, COULD NOT BE RESTARTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE CENTRAL COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE THAT REGULATES THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OF THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

[genphreak]

Of course, all the safety and pollution options begin on US-bound production. Was that for all e36 sedan/touring models or just M3?

No wonder you had a recall ;-) They must have been surprised to see an e36 turn up after 20 years! (Good for you!). Gotta love proper service- that they still look after you. If you were a commodity Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Ford or GM owner they'd say no (somehow) and laugh as you leave...

[shogun]

only 1997 - 1999 BMW M3 U.S. spec, Units affected: 16749.
I had it done in Japan, of course they did not know of this recall for U.S. spec cars, but I was well prepared with a copy of the recall, they contacted German HQ and did it, incl. free coffeee and car wash.
At the same time they did another recall on that car
Crankshaft Position/RPM Sensor should be BMW part# 12 14 1 709 616, made by OEM Siemens.
BMW e36 e39 z3 Adapter Wire for Updated Position Sensor should be 12514592703

BMW Sensors Problems and Faults - Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign No. 99E-A01
Model: E36 – BMW 323i and BMW 328i with M52 engine produced June 1995 - December 1998 , E36-BMW M3 with S52 engine produced January 1996 – December 1998
E39-BMW 528i with M52 engine produced March 1996 –August 1998 , BMW Z3-with M52 engine produced July 1996 – September 1998 , BMW Z3-with S52 engine produced January 1998 – January 1999
Complaint: Vehicles that have a faulty crankshaft position sensor have had a Voluntary Emission-Recall Campaign. This is to check the illumination of the check engine lamp as well as fault code 83 – Crankshaft position sensor, and fault code 244 – Crankshaft segment timing.
http://www.bba-reman.com/us/content.aspx?content=bmw_sensor_faults_and_problem s
Remedy: The crankshaft position sensor should be replaced with the same sensor used on a M52TU engine. An adaptor harness must also be installed so that it has a 12V operating voltage instead of the 5 volts currently supplied by the DME.


GROUP 12 12 10 99 Woodcliff Lake, N.J. July 1999 Engine Electrical Product Engineering - This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 12 10 99 dated May 1999 which should be removed and discarded from your S.I. binder.
Perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles the next time they are in the shop for maintenance or repairs and on every affected vehicle prior to retail.
SUBJECT: Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign No. 99E-A01
MODEL: E36 - 323i and 328i with M52 engine produced 6/95 - 12/98
E36 - M3 with S52 engine produced 1/96 - 12/98
E39 - 528i with M52 engine produced 3/96 - 8/98
Z3 - with M52 engine produced 7/96 - 9/98
Z3 - with S52 engine produced 1/98 - 1/99

Situation: BMW of North America, Inc. has initiated a Voluntary Emission-Recall Campaign to correct vehicles that may have a faulty crankshaft position sensor. A customer notification letter will be sent out by May 1999. This action will address the illumination of the "Check Engine"lamp and the following faults being set in the Engine Control Module (ECM/DME):

Fault Code 83 - Crankshaft position sensor, Fault Code 244 - Crankshaft segment timing, Cause: Internal failure of the sensor

Affected Vehicles: This recall involves E36,E39 and Z3 vehicles with M52 and S52 engines which were produced from 6/95 - 1/99.The procedure given in this bulletin must be performed on all affected vehicles identified on DCS. (A copy of the letter which will be sent to all affected customers in a staggered mailing is attached to this S.I.)
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall , it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action. The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not tobe considered as the only deciding factor.

Model Chassis Number Range
328i/4 AV15000-AV25219 LB10002-LB10479
328iA/4 AV35000-AV65890 LB30004-LB31291
M3 Conv. EC42001-EC43174
M3A Conv. EC38005-EC40502
M3/4 EE05001-EE09665
M3A/4 EE10002-EE14165
M3/2 EY72008-EY81023
328i/2 ET00009-ET08059
328iA/2 ET30015-ET38036
328iC ET60003-ET67400
328iCA ET90006-ET99999 EY85000-EY91136
323i/2 EH40001-EH43356
323iA/2 EH60002-EH63662
323iC EA15000-EA18321
323iCA EM20001-EM23874
528i BV50010-BV56850
528iA BW00026-BW49997 GT90000-GT97785
Z3 LC00020-LC16358
Z3A LB62000-LB63999 LG20000-LG20708
Z3 M coupe LC60010-LC60950
Z3 M roadster LC85002-LC89198

Correction: The crankshaft position sensor needs to be replaced with the same type of sensor that is currently being used on the M52TU engine. Along with replacing the sensor an adapterharness must also be installed in order to supply the sensor with a 12V operating voltage instead of the 5 volts currently being supplied by the DME. NOTE: SOME VEHICLES LISTED IN DCS MAY ALREADY HAVE THE NEW STYLE SENSOR INSTALLED, FOR THESE VEHICLES A CHECK/VERIFICATION WILL ONLY BE NEEDED.

Procedure: The following steps must be followed when replacing the original M52 crankshaft sensor withthe new M52TU sensor.
1. Remove the crankshaft positionsensor which is located below the starter motor. Remove the Sensor (1)
If the sensor currently installed in the vehicle has a connector directly on the sensor which can be disconnected, then the new sensor is already installed. No further action is required and the DCS contact can be closed.
Note: Illustration shows location of component with air filter housing and air mass meter removed. It is not necessary to remove these components to perform this repair.
2. The electrical connection of the crankshaft sensor to the engine harness is located below the intake manifold.
To access this connector, the cap of the oil filter housing ( should be removed and the oil filter and housing should then be covered to prevent dirt from getting onto the oil filter.
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (1) from the engine harness.
Note: This illustration shows theplug connectors with the intake manifold removed. It is not necessary to remove the intake manifold in order to gain access to these connectors and complete this repair.
4. 4. Remove the fuel rail cover and unplug the VANOS solenoid valve plug connector (2).
5. 5. Install the new crankshaft position sensor (1) P/N 12 14 1 709 616 and O-ring P/N 12 14 1 748 398.
6. Install adapter harness P/N 12 51 4 592 703.
a. Connect (1) to the new crankshaft position sensor.
b. Connect (2) to the engine harness connector which was previously connected to the old crankshaft sensor located below the intake manifold.
c. Connect (3) to the VANOS solenoid valve located on the VANOS unit.
d. Connect (4) to the engine wiring harness connector which previously connected directly to the VANOS solenoid valve.
7. After the adapter harness has been installed secure the harness lead going to the VANOS solenoid valve (1) to the VANOS oil line with 2 cable ties (3). Note: The harness lead going to the VANOS solenoid valve should not be under tension. The harness lead should be able to move.

Parts Information: Part Number.......... Description............. Qty.
......................12 14 1 709 616 Crankshaft position sensor 1
......................12 51 4 592 703.... Adapter harness.......... 1
......................12 14 1 748 398...... O - ring 17x3............ 1
......................61 13 1 377 134....... Cable tie................. 2

NOTE: The early style Crankshaft position sensors are no longer available from the Parts Department. Any retailer stock of Part Number 12 14 1 744 492 should be returned to your facing PDC using : Return code: TEC 36 Order and invoice numbers do not need to be provided. Recall Label Instructions: After the vehicle has been checked and corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-124) and with a ball point pen print your dealer code (5 digits) on the Recall Completion Label (see illustration). An initial quantity of 100 labels will be sent to all BMW automotive centers. Peel the label from its backing and affix it to the left front strut tower (in the engine compartment) next to the Vehicle Emission Control Label.
For California centers only it is required by the California Code of Regulations that an executed orange "Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California) once the Recall on their vehicle has been completed. Note: Additional labels can be ordered from Product Engineering (a pre-printed order form is enclosed).
Warranty Information: Reimbursement for this recall will be provided through campaign entry. Defect Code: 00 12 27 01 00 Work Package #1: Replace crankshaft sensor & install adapter harness. Models: E36 - 323i/iA, 328i/iA and M3
E39 - 528i/iA, Z3. Labor Operation: 00 51 404, Labor Allowance: 11 FRU, Work Package #2: Check if new crankshaft sensor is already installed. Replacement not required.
Models: E36 - 323i/iA, 328i/iA and M3, E39 - 528i/iA, Z3. Labor Operation: 00 52 019 Labor Allowance: 3 FRU
http://bavarian-board.com/uploads/kbannon/SI__M52_Crankshaft_Position_Sensor.pdf