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SI B12 20 14
Sep 1, 2014
022142 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
BMW MODEL I 12(I8) : SERVICE BULLETIN PROCEDURE INFORMATION ON THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE DRIVE MODULE BEING ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ISOFIX REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. *LJ
SIB-01-09-14
Sep 1, 2014
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LIMITED WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED, UP TO 15 YEARS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION FOR FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR (OC3) (MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP). MO
SIB-12-20-14
Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: SOME VEHICLES HAVE ROUTED WIRING HARNESS, FOR DRIVE MODULE, RUBBING AGAINST ISOFIX REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WHICH CAUSES NOISE, DURING UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS, AND RUB THROUGH PROTECTIVE CORRUGATED TUBING. MODEL I12 (I8). *PE
SIB-12-24-14
Sep 1, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
BMW: SHORTLY AFTER REPAIRS, BIT SERIAL DATA (BSD) INTERFACE COMMUNICATION FAULTS ARE SET, AND REMOVAL OF IGNITION HARNESS FROM CYLINDER HEAD COVER IS REQUIRED. *PE
SIB-12-26-14
Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: WITH DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ENGINE CAN GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE, DUE TO ENGINE POSITION MANAGEMENT (EPM) UNFAVORABLE PARAMETERS IN DME SOFTWARE. *PE
SIB-33-004-14
Sep 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: THREADED FASTENER OF SWINGING ARM AXLE HAS FAULTY WASHERS THAT ARE TOO LARGE AND THREADED FASTENER WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY PREOLOADED AND NOT POSSIBLE TO WORK LOOSE BECAUSE NUT IS SELF LOCKING. MODEL F-800. *PE
SIB-51-16-14
Sep 1, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BMW: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM) IS DISPLAYED, WHEN DOOR OPENS TO FIRST STAGE DUE TO REAR OR FRONT DOOR LOCK AND BOWDEN CABLE COVER AND DOOR LOCK WOULD NEED REPLACING, AS NEEDED. MODEL 2013-15 F15 (X5). *PE UPDATED 6/5/15. *
US-57066518-03
Aug 14, 2014
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
BMW MOTORCYCLE: RESERVOIR COVER, FOR BRAKE FLUID, SHOWS FLUID LEAKAGE ALONG THE EDGES, DUE TO MIXTURE OF BRAKE FLUID AND WATER ACCUMULATING BETWEEN GAITER AND COVER CAUSING LEAKS THROUGH OPENING IN VENTILATION OF COVER. MODEL SERIES E.
US-59123693-02
Aug 6, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW MC: THE FASTENING POINTS, WHICH ARE INSUFFICIENT, ARE CAUSING THE WINDSCREENS TO BREAKAWAY. *PE UPDATED 3/27/15. *PE
111314
Aug 1, 2014
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
N57T Diesel with Fault Code 29EB00: EGR Cooling Plausibility. The Service Engine Soon lamp is on (MIL) with the following fault stored in the DDE: 29EB00 - EGR cooling, plausibility: Exhaust-gas recirculation cooler bypass flap faulty or co
121514
Aug 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N55 with Double-Clutch Transmission: Idle Fluctuates when Stopped. A customer may complain that after coming to a stop, the engine speed intermittently fluctuates from about 500 RPM to 1,100 RPM. This situation can be more noticeable when t
130514
Aug 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
. INFORMATION To properly diagnose the customer's complaint, the applicable test plan for the misfire faults stored in the DME must be performed to avoid repeat repairs. If a misfire fault is not stored in the DME memory and an engine relat
310109
Aug 1, 2014
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Creaking or Groaning Noise During Compression and/or Rebound of Front Axle. A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump-type surfaces. The noise normall
310314
Aug 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Clicking Noise from Front Axle. A high-pitched metallic clicking noise is heard from the front axle when taking off from a stop or during a load reversal (reverse to drive). The preset axial play in the input flange to pinion bearings of t
320214
Aug 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start-up. An EPS warning lamp may light up intermittently in the instrument cluster at Drive Readiness. At the same time, the power-assisted steering is unavailable. After switc
511211
Aug 1, 2014
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Front Cupholder Is Jammed. The front cupholder cover is jammed and cannot be opened or closed. CAUSE The following causes are possible: * Small items such as coins are jammed under the cupholder insert. * The cupholder insert is not properl
511714
Aug 1, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Rattling Noise from Mid-range Speaker in Front Door Panel. The customer complains of a rattle noise in either the left or right front door only when the speakers are in use. The inside door lock rod is making contact with the inside panel
511814
Aug 1, 2014
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Wind Noises. The customer complains of wind noises from the exterior windows, exterior mirrors and/or A, B or C pillars. Seal fitment mainly on the exterior mirrors, doors and window seals
512014
Aug 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Driver's Footwell Trim Rattles. The customer complains of rattling noises from the driver's side pedal area. CAUSE The retaining tab for the footrest cover bracket rattles against the trim panel.
512114
Aug 1, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Front Door Makes Rattling Noise. The customer complains of a rattling noise from the front door when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The door lock actuating rod vibrates/rattles against the door lock.
612014
Aug 1, 2014
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Vehicle Only Starts when Remote Key Held Against Column. The vehicle does not start using the Comfort Start feature. The vehicle does start once the remote key is held next to the steering column emergency start area (key symbol at the righ
612214
Aug 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FC 80402E Stored After Replacement of Rear Electronics Module. After replacement of the Rear Electronics Module (REM), fault code "0x80482E - Incorrect HW variant" is stored and cannot be cleared. This fault has no effect on the vehicle fun
620214
Aug 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Head-Up Display Inoperative. The Head-up Display is inoperative. Fault code 0xB7F6E3 - HUD: Communication error (HUD does not answer) is stored in the Instrument Cluster (KOMB25). A software error in the instrument cluster prevents the Hea
620314
Aug 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Head-Up Display: Height Adjustment Not Stored. The height adjustment for the Head-up Display is not permanently stored in Personal Profiles for the remote control key used. When using a different remote control key, the height adjustment re
650511
Aug 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Previously assigned radio channels to the satellite radio "Presets" list have been erased and radio channels selected from the list "All channels" menu cannot be stored in the "Presets" list. The problem occurred after the recently implemen