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SIB-66-02-13
Apr 1, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE DRIVER MUST ACTIVATE REAR VIEW CAMERA, USING IDRIVE CONTROLLER, DUE TO REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILING TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN, WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE
SIB-71-01-13
Apr 1, 2013
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW: EMISSIONS LABEL WERE NOT INSTALLED, AS REQUIRED, ON UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE HOOD OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AND TO HAVE REQUIRED LABELS CORRECTLY INSTALLED. MODELS F30. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TB-032913
Mar 29, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: UPDATED INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING STOP DELIVERY UPDATE ON THE SOFTWARE FOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. MODELS 2013 760LI. *PE
110308
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Crankcase Ventilation System Diagnosis and Measurement. INFORMATION All current BMW engines incorporate a pressure-controlled crankcase ventilation system. The crankcase ventilation systems use various different crankcase ventilation valves
110907
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts, due to frequent short-distance driving, or the noise may occur f
121611
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and the engine has reduced power (engine failsafe mode).
130113
Mar 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Tank Pressure Plausibility. A check engine light may be illuminated and the following fault is stored in the DME: 19401B: Fuel tank temperature-pressure sensor, plausibility; pressure to low opposed to ambient The integrated PT (pressu
130213
Mar 1, 2013
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
170113
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Action: Replace Coolant Expansion Tank. The low coolant level warning may come on in the information display. CAUSE Insufficient contact at the electrical connector for the coolant level sensor causes an inaccurate reading of the co
180212
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"?Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 11E-A03: Check and/or Replace Emissions Monitoring Components. 1. The Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) catalyst has been improved to increase emissions stability over the service life of the vehicle.
180512
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 11E-A03: Check and/or Replace Emissions Monitoring Components. 1. Under certain driving conditions, the High-pressure (HP) EGR valve may become restricted with excessive soot. This restriction impedes th
180612
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 11E-A03: Replace the SCR Mixer. The Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) mixer has also been improved to optimize the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) mixture when introduced into the exhaust system. AFFECTED VE
240113
Mar 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
Oil Leak from Transfer Case. Oil is leaking from the transmission area, or oil seepage is noticed from the transmission/transfer case area during a service. CAUSE The leak can be misdiagnosed as a transmission fluid leak from either the mec
320210
Mar 1, 2013
010000 STEERING
"Squeaking Noises from Steering Wheel While Turning. There is a squeaking noise from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned. The rubber boot on the steering column is not positioned correctly or lacks sufficient grease for t
340313
Mar 1, 2013
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausib
510613
Mar 1, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Driver's Door Mirror Adjustment Range Not Sufficient. The driver's door mirror inward travel is not sufficient. CAUSE The mirror glass carrier inward bump stop is too high and limits the inward travel.
510713
Mar 1, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Water Leaks into Cargo Area. Water leaks into the cargo area and corrodes/damages electrical components. Note: In most cases, the customer is not aware of any water in the lower compartments of the cargo area, but complains of an electrical
540412
Mar 1, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Retractable Hard Top (RHT) Is Not Stacking Properly - Frame Bent. The RHT frame is bent or twisted and cannot be operated in either direction, or the roof shells are not stacking properly. The hydraulic roof cylinders operate out of sequen
610113
Mar 1, 2013
100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
"nconsistent Hybrid Display in CID. The following condition may be present when the split-screen option is selected in the Central Information Display (CID), and ""Hybrid Display"" is selected. The displayed message and/or power flow displa
610313
Mar 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"High Battery Discharge Warning: Battery Needs Replacement. After the vehicle is started, a Check Control message ""High Battery Discharge Warning"" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). Various power supply and power manag
610512
Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Discharged Because of Unfavorable Driving Profile. In certain situations, the battery may become discharged when the vehicle is driven frequently on short trips (less than 3 miles per trip), or when the telephone or entertainment sy
610513
Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle does not start. CAUSE Software error in the CAS (Car Access System).
610613
Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"?Rear Washer Pump Continues to Operate with Key Off. The rear washer pump continues to run after the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the key off. In some cases, turning the ignition on stops the pump from running. CAUSE The JBE (Junctio
610813
Mar 1, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Front or Rear Windshield Wipers Fail to Operate. INFORMATION The following troubleshooting hints are based on known areas that can cause the situations described above to occur. 1. Front windshield wiper failure: perform the following check
611312
Mar 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
?100A Fuse in Rear Power Distribution Box Failed, Causing Electrical System Failure. Various functions of the electrical system fail. In rare cases, the vehicle cranks but may not start. The 100-amp fuse (F502) in the rear power distributi