1999 BMW 330i (E46) — Repair Solution

3.0L M54B30 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Wiper / Washers Operation · Body

BMW 330i (E46) Wiper / Washers Operation Body Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 330i (E46)
Year: 1999
Engine: 3.0L M54B30 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Body
Category: Wiper / Washers Operation

Customer Complaint

The wipers not working correctly, they sometimes stop mid screen, may also hesitate a few times across one sweep or not work at all.
Secondly the interior light coming on while driving and changing intensity.
Fault had been intermittent for some time.

Problem Summary

While driving the interior light can come on mainly if headlights on? The interior light starts to dime and goes to full bright continuously.
Wipers come and go whenever they feel like it.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE499B10232
Vehicle1999 BMW 330i (E46)
Engine3.0L M54B30 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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