Technical Service Bulletins
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B650315
Mar 1, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"Airbag Warning Light ON: Fault 930BE3, High-voltage System Shutdown. The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is on, or the check control message (CCM) ""Restraint system faulty"" is displayed. The advance crash safety module (AC
B660215
Mar 1, 2015
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
"Remote Control Not Detected and/or Engine Will Not Start. One or more of the following situations can occur: 1. The remote control is not detected and the check control message (CCM) ""No remote control. Unable to start"" or ""Hold the rem
B840514
Mar 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-Party App Metadata: The album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from Pandora or Spotify, etc. N
BMWMAR0115
Mar 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC4Y Spray Nozzle Return BMW NA has requested the return of the following part numbers: 61 67 7 357 001, 61 67 7 357 002 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shi
BMWMAR0215
Mar 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC5Y Hose Clamp Return BMW NA has requested the return of the following part number: 17 12 7 639 895 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far, which h
BMWMAR0315
Mar 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC3Y Floor Mats Return BMW NA has requested the return of the following part numbers: 51 47 0 302 703, 51 47 0 304 152, 51 47 0 422 271, 51 47 0 422 273, 51 47 0 427 561, 51 47 0 429 228, 51 47 2 148 548, 51 47 2 148 5
M070510
Mar 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
"Non-electric Diagnosis. Since 2007, the BMW Group has integrated NED (Non-electric Diagnosis) into diagnosis for the purpose of finding the cause of mechanical, acoustic, and visual problems. The advantages of using NED test modules are as
M110708
Mar 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS AND MEASUREMENT: All current MINI engines incorporate a pressure-controlled crankcase ventilation system.
M310115
Mar 1, 2015
010000 STEERING
A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
MC2100116
Mar 1, 2015
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
MC60830088
Mar 1, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
For exclusive operation of the rear wheel brake with the footbrake lever the driver feels a soft pressure point or a large brake pedal travel. The conventional bleeding of the rear wheel brake temporarily creates the pressure point again. W
MC60981339
Mar 1, 2015
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
When attempting to attach the case to the case mount, it does not fit properly. This can cause the lock to not operate properly or break off. Fault with the welding jug resulting in improperly aligned tabs on the case mount.
MC61030086
Mar 1, 2015
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Replacing a 190E tire with a 200E tire and vise versa causes detrimental effects with the traction control syatem. It is essentail that the correct tire size matches the encoding on the vehicle.
RR11032015
Mar 1, 2015
192000 TIRES:SIDEWALL
Please be advised of a quality issue that has been identified with a small batch of the above tyres. A fault in the manufacturing process has been identified which can result in the white Pinstripe discolouring and turning brown/yellow.
SIB-11-07-11
Mar 1, 2015
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 7/09/13. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
SIB-11-22-14
Mar 1, 2015
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR HEATER CIRCUIT IN THERMOSTAT CAN DEVELOP CORROSION AND MOISTURE AND CAUSE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2011-12 F30. *PE
SIB-11-23-14
Mar 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR CIRCUIT HEATER IN THERMOSTAT CAN DEVELOP MOISTURE AND CORROSION CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
SIB-12-05-15
Mar 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISPLAYS DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION AND REMAINS ILLUMINATED UNTIL KEY HAS CYCLED AND VEHICLE STOPPED. VEHICLE WILL BE ABLE TO RESTART. *PE
SIB-12-14-15
Mar 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: DUE TO SOFTWARE ISSUE AFTER PROGRAMMING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL F10, F02. NO YEARS LISTED. *PS
SIB-12-18-14
Mar 1, 2015
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
BMW: SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ROUGH RUNNING, MISFIRE FAULT, CHECK ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATION, PERFORMANCE IS INTERMITTENT DUE TO POSSIBLE FLUCTUATION TEMPERATURE AND FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL. MODEL ALL. *PE
SIB-12-33-14
Mar 1, 2015
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: DUE TO TRANSMISSION OIL HEAT EXCHANGER'S FAULTY THERMOSTAT OR ENGINE FAULTY CHARACTERISTIC MAP THERMOSTAT, ENGINE COOLANT FAILS TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE, WITH LOW HEAT OUTPUT AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. NO MODEL YEA
B-31-0215-0612
Feb 19, 2015
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
BMW PARTS BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE TEC1Y STEERING WHEEL COLUMN RETURN, AND THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBER : 32 30 6 865 576. DO NOT INSTALL OR SELL FOR ANY VEHICLE. *LJ
B-31-0215-0611
Feb 18, 2015
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
BMW PARTS : INFORMATION REGARDING TEC9X STEERING WHEEL COLUMN RETURN ON THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBERS: 32 30 6 788 155 32 30 6 787 926 32 30 6 795 342 AND SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED OR SOLD. *LJ
B-31-0115-0601
Feb 13, 2015
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
BMW TEC 4X HIGH- VOLTAGE CABLE SET RETURN: BULLETIN INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS : 61 12 9 346 573. SHOULD NOT INSTALL OR SELL STOCK. *LJ