Technical Service Bulletins
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SIB-32-02-14
Aug 1, 2014
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) BECOMES UNAVAILABLE, AND WARNING LAMP LIGHTS UP, INTERMITTENTLY, IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WITH NO FAULT CODES STORED AND STEERING BECOMES AVAILABLE AFTER SWITCHING IGNITION OFF AND
SIB-46-001-14
Aug 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW MC: FRONT FAIRING SIDE PANELS MOUNTING PIN COMES LOOSE DUE TO POOR BONDING, WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN AT HIGH SPEED, CAUSING FAIRING SIDE PANELS TO BE PUSHED OUT BY SLIPSTREAM. MODEL S 1000 R. *PE
SIB320214
Aug 1, 2014
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
BMW: A WARNING LAMP WILL OCCUR AT ENGINE STARTUP, THE POWER STEERING IS ALSO UNAVAILABLE. MODEL I01. *LJ
US-59689355-01
Jul 30, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: AN INTENTIONAL DESIGN FEATURE TO ALLOW AIRFLOW, HEADLAMP NOT A COMPLETELY SEALED UNIT AND VIA VENTILATION TUNNEL, OIL COOLER GENERATES WARM MOIST AIR TO ENTER BEHIND HEADLAMP. MODEL E SERIES. *PE
US-16230860-04
Jul 29, 2014
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, WHEN BRAKE FLUID HAS BEEN CHANGED, THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT WILL FAIL DUE TO GAITER WEAR WASHED INTO HYDRAULIC UNIT AND AN INTERNAL FAULT OCCURS. MODEL E SERIES. *PE
US-50291102-04
Jul 29, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW MOTORCYCLE: PAD CARRIER PLATE OF BRAKE PAD HAS A BLACK RUBBERISED BACKING PLATE THAT IS LOOSE AND ADHESIVE BETWEEN BLACK RUBBERISED BACKING PLATE AND PAD CARRIER PLATE WAS DISPENSED. ONLY BACKING PLATE IS FIXED TO CARRIER PLATE BY SHE
010414
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oi
070214
Jul 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
"ISPI NEXT ISTA 3.44 introduces a new concept for displaying repair instructions. The new repair instructions have the following advantages compared to the old style: z All instructions (preliminary and follow-up) needed for the repair are
120714
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Running or Starting Problems Due To Damage to DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The engine may run poorly or no longer start, along with various faults stored in the DME memory. This could be caused by water dam
120914
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Fault Code 121001 Stored in RDME. The Check Engine light (CEL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 121001 "Catalytic converter: Efficiency too low" is stored in the RDME. This fault could occur during the initial REx eng
121114
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Care Package: Software Update. Through our quality control processes and customers' feedback, BMW has become aware of some intermittent, software-related deficiencies of Model Year 2014 BMW i3 vehicles. Specifically: * On i3 REx ve
121214
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: Program Control Units (OBD). Due to a DME software error, the required On Board Diagnosis data (OBD) monitoring of vehicle wheel speed does not function.
121614
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: Customer Care Package Software Update. Through our quality control processes and customers' feedback, BMW has become aware of some intermittent, software-related deficiencies of Model Year 2014 BMW i3 vehicles. Specifically:
130214
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N47T: Diesel Particulate Sensor Faults Stored in DDE. The Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is on with any of the following diesel particulate sensor faults stored: * 2BB700 - Particulate sensor, plausibility: Sensor protective pipe plugged *
130314
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Engine Soon Lamp (MIL) On with NOx Sensor Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) is on with either of the following nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor faults stored: * 2B6200 - NOx sensor before DeNOx catalytic converter, plausi
180114
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Exhaust Leak on Diesel Particulate Filters. An exhaust leak develops on the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) around the area of the flexible coupling. Age or wear on the flexible coupling
511514
Jul 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Action: Replace Center Console Lock Cylinder. The center console lock cylinder is loose. Manufacturing tolerances of the center console lock cover cap may cause it to become loose or missing. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action i
610109
Jul 1, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY
?. The windshield washer jets spray a very low volume of fluid or no fluid at all. CAUSE Situation 1 A buildup of excess manufacturing-related materials on the windshield washer pump strainer. This primarily occurs on lower mileage vehicles
611514
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Neck Warmer Not Working. The neck warmer function (NWR) is not working and the LEDs in the NWR control element do not light up. The neck warmer functions properly after switching the ignition off and on again. The control unit is located un
611614
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HV Battery: End of Service Test Failed. Following any HV battery repairs on the I01, it is necessary to validate the repair using the End of Service (EOS) Tester. In the following scenarios, the EOS test is not completed successfully, despi
611814
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Various Electrical Faults Caused by Shorted K-CAN2. One or more of the following situations can occur when the K-CAN2 wiring in the vehicles is shorted. ? There is no communication with any K-CAN2 control modules during an ISTA vehicle test
611914
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: Replace Cover on Battery Positive Terminal. The connection point for the battery positive cable terminal in the engine compartment is not sufficiently protected, which may result in corrosion and poor contact at the connecti
612114
Jul 1, 2014
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Service Action: Check Wiring Harness for Electric Fuel Pump. The wiring harness for the electric fuel pump may not have been routed or secured correctly. In unfavorable conditions, the wiring harness may come into contact with sharp edges o
640314
Jul 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C Operation: Reduced or No Airflow After Long Drive. The customer complains of reduced air-conditioning air flow when driving for a long period, usually greater than 30 minutes. This varies based on outside temperature and humidity. CAUSE