Technical Service Bulletins
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121913
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
?Service Action: Program Control Units (Oil Level Sensor). Due to a signal error from the oil level sensor, the vehicle could display an erroneous message indicating that an oil service is due after only a short distance has been traveled.
122113
Nov 1, 2013
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Service Action: Program Control Units (Direct Ozone Reduction). The DME diagnostic for direct ozone reduction, by means of the environmental air catalyst sensor (EAC) located in the radiator, is not carried out correctly as required by emis
240412
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ZF Automatic Transmission Oil Leaks, Diagnosis and Scope of Repairs. An oil leak has been found and verified as coming from the vehicle's ZF automatic transmission.
340613
Nov 1, 2013
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"Brake Disc and Brake Pad Guidelines and Reference Information. INFORMATION Examples of components that do not need to be replaced, including cosmetic guidelines: 1.Grooves However, the groove depth must be evaluated to determine if replace
360313
Nov 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
"?PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJECT Service Action: Continental Tires, Inspect and Replace
511413
Nov 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rear License Plate Bracket: Seized Screws. When removing the rear license plate (tag), the securing screws cannot be removed without damaging the plate bracket. CAUSE The screws securing the license plate are seized in the threaded insert o
511613
Nov 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Cover Rattles. The top center loudspeaker cover rattles when driving on rough roads. CAUSE Poor loudspeaker cover fitment to the speaker assembly
511713
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bolt for Tailgate Strut Holder Corroded. The customer may notice traces of corrosion on the bolt securing the tailgate strut. CAUSE Corrosion protection coating of the bolt was below BMW specifications.
515510
Nov 1, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
SI B51 55 10 November 2013 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 55 10 dated December 2010. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Rear Window Release Button Leaks Water.
611109
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Charging and Testing Procedure. INFORMATION The following proper battery testing and charging procedures are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the warranty as well as meeting customer expectations. Vehicles with a discharged
611713
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Various Electrical Complaints Associated with BDC. One or more of the following situations may occur: * The customer operates the windshield wiper washer system, which activates the headlight washers automatically. The windshield wipers op
611813
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). The Car Access System (CAS) software is incorrect, allowing the rear deck lid to be open when the convertible top compartment cover is in the intermediate position. This can cause the convertibl
612013
Nov 1, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
"Service Action: Replace EMF Switch. An electrical malfunction in the EMF (Electromechanical Parking Brake) switch can cause an erroneous Check Control Message to be displayed. The parking brake functions properly. EMF switch hardware erro
612113
Nov 1, 2013
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Automatic Parking Function for Door Mirrors Is Inoperative. When the reverse gear is selected, the automatic parking function (tilting of the door mirrors) does not work. CAUSE Coding error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller)
612213
Nov 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
"""Increased battery discharge!"" CC Message upon Startup. CAUSE A software error in the Intelligent Battery Sensor causes an incorrect State of Charge (SoC) to be stored in the DME. The power management system then interprets this as a hea
612313
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Integrated Owner's Manual No Longer Available After Programming. After a programming or replacement of the Front Electronics Module (FEM), the customer states that the Integrated Owner's Manual (IBA) can no longer be selected in the vehicle
630713
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daytime Running Light Does Not Switch ON. The DRL (Daytime Running Light) is off and cannot be switched on after importing the personal profile from another vehicle. The CID (Central Information Display) display shows that it is active. CA
640613
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?SI B64 06 13 January 2014 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 06 13 dated November 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT A/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow. The cust
651813
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Touchpad Integrated in the iDrive Controller Is Intermittently Inoperative. Intermittently the Touchpad integrated in the iDrive controller is inoperative. * No entries can be made using the Touchpad * Fault code is stored in the touch-box
652013
Nov 1, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Vehicle in a Transport Mode Cannot Be Unlocked with Remote Control. When the vehicle is in a transport mode, intermittently it cannot be unlocked via the remote control key. CAUSE When the vehicle enters a sleep mode, there is a communicati
840813
Nov 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
"USB Connection Not Working. One, or both of the scenarios listed below may be encountered: 1. The message ""Device not supported"" is displayed in the CID after connecting a USB device to the USB port using a USB cable. 2. The ""USB option
BMWNOV0113
Nov 1, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year F01, F02 and F15 vehicles produced from June 2013 to mid October 2013. A fault in the parking brake (EMF) switch could cause a Check Control message (Parking Brake Failure) to displ
BMWNOV0213
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Technical Service will need to collect 20 oil filter housings and gasket sets that are found leaking engine oil or coolant for a special parts analysis. It is very important that the gaskets not be removed from the engine oil filter housin
BMWNOV0413
Nov 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A Delivery Stop has been issued on the 2014 model year X5 Xdrive50i. Due to a signal error from the oil level sensor, the vehicle could display an erroneous message indicating that an oil service is due after only a short distance has been
BMWNOV0513
Nov 1, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year F01, F02 and F15 vehicles produced from June 2013 to mid October 2013. A fault in the parking brake (EMF) switch could cause a Check Control message (Parking Brake Failure) to displ