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B360215
May 1, 2015
194000 TIRES:VALVE
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla
B510715
May 1, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
Groaning Noise from Front Door Window Glass: When driving, the customer complains of groaning noises from the left or right front door window near the windshield.
B511015
May 1, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Action: Replace Fuel Door Cover Pot. Under certain conditions, the fuel door locking pin may become jammed and/or the emergency release pull cable does not function.
B511215
May 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Front Door Trim Panel Loose. The door trim panel is loose or has a visible gap in the area near the B-pillar. The yellow door trim panel securing clips are not robust.
B511315
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Front Windows Reverse Direction when Being Used. When the customer closes one of the front side windows using the one-touch feature, the window reverses direction and opens automatically. CAUSE Faulty window motor
B511515
May 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Removal Process: B-Pillar High Gloss Trim Protective Wrap. INFORMATION ONLY The key for successful wrap removal is to have the body cool (below 60 degrees) and dry. The recommendations are as follows: ? Before removing the B-pillar wrap, ma
B540215
May 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Convertible Top Makes Noise. A cracking-type noise is heard when driving over rough pavement with the convertible top in the closed position. Soft top latch securing screws.
B610314
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15?F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
B610715
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Charging Stops when Using ""Occasional Use"" Cable. When charging the vehicle with the Occasional Use Cable (OUC), and the charge rate set to ""Min"" in the CID, charging may switch off during the charge cycle. In rare cases, the vehicle m
B610815
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction. One of the following situations can occur: ? The vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. The indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not chang
B611305
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This d
B630415
May 1, 2015
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
"Traces of Condensation Appear in Rear Tailgate Lights After removing the rear circuit board, dry out the lens area with an adjustable temperature heat gun. It is important that the temperature not be higher than 140 F, to avoid damage to t
B631214
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check Control Message with Rear Light Failure. Intermittently, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed for one or more rear light failures: ? Rear light ? Brake light ? Rear indicator One or more fault codes are registered in the Footwel
B640215
May 1, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C Makes Unusual Whistling Noise from Center Vents. An unusual whistling noise can be heard coming from the center vent area for approximately15 seconds after the A/C is switched on. CAUSE Evaporator in the A/C system
B640513
May 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HV Battery Expansion Valve Sticking. The high-voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant as part of the vehicle's AC system. It is regulated using an expansion valve at the base of the battery itself. This expansion valve can become stuck in
B640613
May 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B650915
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Softwa
B660415
May 1, 2015
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Trunk Lid Does Not Operate with Remote After Programming. If the customer profile is assigned to only unlock the driver door after programming with ISTA/P 3.55.x, the trunk will not open with the remote. CAUSE Coding error in CAS (Car Acces
BMWMAY0115
May 1, 2015
358100 EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC1Z Rear Window Return BMW NA has requested the return of the following part number: 51 31 7 294 775, 51 31 7 294 776 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipp
BMWMAY0215
May 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
TEC3Z Hex Bolt with Washer Return. BMW NA has requested the return of the following part number: 07 14 7 543 362 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle! Concerned are all parts delivered so far. Please return the part(s) to yo
BMWMAY0315
May 1, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
. BMW Parts Bulletin TEC4Z Air Bag Inspection BMW AG requests inspection of the following part number: 72 12 9 384 807 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle until this inspection is completed. Please inspect the serial nu
M110415
May 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Replacement and Engine Repairs. New and remanufactured replacement engine assemblies are NOT pre-filled with engine oil. After replacing an engine with a new or remanufactured engine assembly, the engine oil level must be verified as
MC0000215
May 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Diagnostics D3.49 ? Release Notes. Diagnostics D3.49 is published with the ISTA 3.0 application V13636 or higher. It will be available online for the ISPI Next workshop systems. ISTA D3.49 supersedes ISTA D3.48 and all published updates. Ne
MC0000315
May 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service Information Bulletin: ICOM Firmware update via ISTA. With version ISTA 3.49.10 there will be an automatic firmware update for the ICOM.