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BMW 840Ci Repair and Maintenance

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BMW 840Ci Problems

Engine
  • Leaks are known to develop in the cooling system and it is common to see more than one part recommended for repair/replacement due to overlapping labor and the use of many plastic parts in the system.
  • Valve cover gasket, intake manifold, and PCV plate oil leaks are common after 60,000 miles.
Suspension & Steering
  • The front thrust rod bushingsalso referred to as tension strut bushingsare known to fail occasionally. The oil-filled rubber mounts weaken and crack over time, causing a mushy road feel and shuddering in the steering wheel when going over bumps.
  • Power steering hoses are known to fail occasionally, and it is not uncommon for multiple hoses to be leaking at the same time.

BMW 840Ci Recalls and TSBs

Body, Interior & Misc.
TSBs:
None reported.
Brakes
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Drive Train
TSBs:
None reported.
Electrical & Lights
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Engine
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Exhaust & Emissions
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Suspension & Steering
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.

BMW 840Ci Recalls

Body, Interior & Misc.: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Campaign Number: 94V017000
Dates Manufactured: 01/1993 to 10/1993
Number of Vehicles Affected: 1,400
Model Years Affected: 1994
Date Owner Notified: 07/1994

Defect Summary: THE REMOTE ACTIVATION DEVICE CAN CLOSE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FROM A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM (6 METERS) PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO.118, "POWER OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."

Consequence Summary: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD ALLOW WINDOWS OR SUNROOFS TO BE CLOSED ON AN ARM OR NECK OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHEN THE REMOTE DEVICE OPERATOR IS NOT WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.

Corrective Summary: REPLACE THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WHICH HAS THE ACTIVATION RECEIVER WITH ONE WHOSE RECEIVER WILL CONTROL THE DOOR LOCKING AND THEFT ALARM, BUT WILL NOT PERMIT REMOTE OPERATION OF THE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF.

Recall Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; WINDOWS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE ACTIVATION DEVICES FOR DOOR LOCKING AND THEFT ALARM ARMING.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BMW SERVICE CENTER AT 1-201-573-2100.ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Drive Train: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Campaign Number: 97V131000
Dates Manufactured: 09/1993 to 12/1996
Number of Vehicles Affected: 410,000
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Date Owner Notified: 10/1997

Defect Summary: THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING.

Consequence Summary: THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE END OF OCTOBER 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.

BMW 840Ci Technical Service Bulletins

None reported.

 

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Recent BMW 840Ci Repair Estimates

Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement
1997 BMW 840Ci in Fresno, CA
$358 - $568

Most Common Repair Estimates

Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement
$358 - $568
$669 - $1070