Technical Service Bulletins
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MC59854260
Jun 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Loss of coolant in the expansion tank. No visible traces on the vehicle. Evaporation through the vent hole in the coolant tank.
MC60577201
Jun 1, 2015
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
MC6132605
Jun 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC61348081
Jun 1, 2015
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The ignition remains on, even though the ignition swithc has been turned off. The relatively high power requirement of the ABS contro,l unit can cause the contacts to bond.
SIB-11-11-15
Jun 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT DUE TO THERMOSTAT AND NEED TO HAVE IT REPLACED IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE
SIB-12-19=15
Jun 1, 2015
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BMW: SOME VEHICLES B+ CABLE TO 12V BATTERY WILL CORRODE OVERTIME AND BREAK CAUSING OUTPUT TO DC/DC CONVERTER TO BE INTERRUPTED. MODEL 2011-13 ACTIVEHYBRID 5, 7. *PE
SIB-12-22-15
Jun 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED WITH DISPLAY OF SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT (MIL) DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR, IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE
SIB-17-02-15
Jun 1, 2015
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: TURBOCHARGER COOLANT PUMP SIGNALS IMPLAUSIBLE WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DRIVE CHECK BEING DISPLAYED AND NO ISSUES WITH DRIVING. *PE
SIB-24-02-15
Jun 1, 2015
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING AROUND THE AREA OF THE OIL COOLER LINES CAUSING UNFAVORABLE COOLING LINE CONNECTION TOLERANCES TO DAMAGE O RINGS. MODEL E84 (X1), E89 (Z4), F22 & 23 (2 SERIES)
SIB-36-01-15
Jun 1, 2015
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (RDCI) DUE TO REMOTE CONTROL UNIT HARDWARE (FBD3 ANTENNA) AND NEEDS REPAIRING. MODEL YEARS 2014-15. *PE
SIB-61-10-15
Jun 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: WHEN HV BATTERY IS REASSEMBLY, AFTER REMOVAL, GROUND POINTS RESISTANCE CONTACT WILL INCREASE, RESULTING IN HOUSING GROUNDING PATH FOR HV BATTERY IS INCORRECT. MODEL I8. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-61-14-15
Jun 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR, THE ELECTRICAL MACHINE ELECTRONICS (EME), CAUSES FAULTY DRIVE, CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM) ELECTRIC DRIVING NOT POSSIBLE AND IS DISPLAYED, INTERMITTENTLY, IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL F10H. NO YEARS LISTED.
SIM-65-02-15
Jun 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW: THE CHROME MATERIAL ADHESION IS POOR AND CAUSES CHROME RING TO PEEL ON IDRIVE CONTROLLER AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *PE
B-31-0515-0625
May 29, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: INFORMATION REGARDING THE PART INSPECTION, BY SERIAL NUMBERS LISTED, FOR THE AIR BAG AND UNTIL INSPECTION IS COMPLETED, NO PARTS ARE SOLD OR INSTALLED ON VEHICLES. *PE
50089366-02
May 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW E- SERIES: COMPLAINTS REGARDING SUBSTANTIAL ENGINE DAMAGE WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER RUNNING-IN PROCESS OF THE INNER ENGINE COMPONENTS MAY LEAD TO ACCELERATED WEAR AND ENGINE DAMAGE. *LJ
B070314
May 1, 2015
010000 STEERING
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B090215
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"""The Headunit has an Invalid IP address"" Message Appears at the Start of an ISTA/P Session. When ISTA/P starts a programming session, the following message may appear: ""The headunit has an invalid IP address."" If programming is perform
B110815
May 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
?N63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption a
B110915
May 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Engine Replacement and Engine Repairs This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 09 15 dated November 2016. What's New: Procedure updated for bleeding The labor operation ""number"" for claims submission in the Warranty informatio
B122015
May 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Service Engine Soon (MIL): RDME FC 120006. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster, and fault code 120006 ""Information engine switch-off time: too long compared to cooling of engine cool
B130215
May 1, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"?SI B13 02 15July 2015 Fuel SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 02 15 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: N63 Replace High-Pressure Fuel Pumps. The high-press
B160104
May 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"BMW NA is not requesting that these fuel tanks be returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center (WPRC) after a claim payment. When performing a fuel tank replacement on an E46 ""3 Series with the M56 SULEV (PZEV) engine"" (claim and non-cl
B270215
May 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Rattling Noise from Transmission Tunnel. A rattling or knocking noise is heard in the area of the gear selector switch (GWS) during engine load reversal. CAUSE The vent tube for the transfer case is making contact with the transmission tunn
B310412
May 1, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut