The service and repair manual for the 1986 BMW 325 — the 2.7L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7L I6 — 164 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 11 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 325 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,421
- Accessories & Equipment 69
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 49
- Brakes 65
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 93
- Steering 37
- Electrical 141
- Suspension 78
- Engine Mechanical 149
- Transmission 159
- Engine Performance 618
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 325
- Steering — steering wheel/handle bar · 86V138000The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significan.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 86V151000Consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or conti.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and BMW has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1986 325. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 325 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 325?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.7L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 1986 325 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 325, covering steering, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 1986 325 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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