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SIB-12-09-11
Jan 1, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THERE IS A DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN DRIVING OFF WITH A HIGH ENGINE LOAD. IT OCCURS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THE A/C IS SWITCHED ON, AND THE WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB
SIB-12-22-12
Jan 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF AN UNFAVORABLE JUDDER. DUE TO SOFTWARE PARAMETERS FOR DOWNSHIFTING AND TRANSMISSION CLUTCH CONTROL. MODEL F30 YEAR 2013. *KB
MC53072250
Dec 10, 2012
010000 STEERING
When the HP4 steering is locked left and/or right, the cable harness on the left and/or right side is crushed by the fork leg.
US-53072250
Dec 10, 2012
010000 STEERING
BMW MC: THE CABLE HARNESS HAS LIMITED SPACE WHEN STEERING IS LOCKED EITHER FULLY RIGHT AND/OR FULLY LEFT AND THE CABLE IS CRUSHED BY FORK LEG. MODEL E SERIES (K42). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
010511
Dec 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
?BMW has become aware of a potential problem with the durability of the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) pump on MY 2007, 2008 and 2009 BMW X5 vehicles equipped with the N52K engine. A small percentage of these vehicles will actually deve
122112
Dec 1, 2012
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
"N51, N52K and N52T: Idle Fluctuation During Engine Warm-up Phase. After a cold engine start, the idle speed may be unstable or start fluctuating up and down slightly while the vehicle is stopped. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, r
122312
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: Program Control Units (DME). Due to less than optimal DME characteristic map data, cold engine starting performance could be unsatisfactory, leading to a customer complaint. CAUSE Unfavorable DME software
122512
Dec 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
One or more of the following situations may occur sporadically: * The vehicle does not start * The vehicle stops running * The air conditioning compressor does not turn on * Reverse lights do not work * The transmission does not shift into
240612
Dec 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
ActiveE: Additional Steps for Transmission Removal/Replacement. When a transmission removal or replacement is required on an ActiveE vehicle, the additional steps below are required. This procedure information is not included in the repair
270212
Dec 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
"DSC Warning Light Is On. The warning lamps for DSC, ABS and brake warning are illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for ""Chassis Control System failure."" One or more of the following fault codes are stored: DSC:
310312
Dec 1, 2012
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
310412
Dec 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
320612
Dec 1, 2012
010000 STEERING
Vehicle Drifts to the Right when Traveling Straight Ahead. The customer complains the vehicle drifts to the right when traveling straight ahead, on an even road surface, without braking. This procedure does not apply for a steering wheel th
330212
Dec 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
Rattling Noise from Rear Axle. A rattling noise is heard from the rear axle when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. Internal tolerances of front and rear shocks
340112
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: Replace Integrated Chassis Control Module (ICM). Due to a hardware fault in the ICM control module, an error code may be stored during engine start. If this condition were to occur, the airbag warning lamp would illuminate a
340612
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DSC Warning Light is On. The warning lamps for DSC, ABS and brake warning are illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for 'Chassis Control System failure' One or more of the following fault codes are stored: DSC ??D3
513312
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Instrument Cluster Warning Displays Picture of Tailgate Open. The ""Tailgate open"" icon is displayed even though the tailgate is closed. The display icon may also illuminate when the engine is started. CAUSE The noise suppression filter f
513812
Dec 1, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
Wind Noise: Helpful Diagnostic Hints. Wind noise may be heard from doors, windows, and mirrors, as well as all A, B and C-pillar support trim and the Panoramic sunroof. CAUSE Poor fitment of the seals and trim in the areas mentioned above
610606
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Junction Box Pin Assignment Change. When replacing the Junction Box (fuse box) using P/N 61 14 6 978 270 or later, note that various pin assignments have changed. The following additional work procedure is necessary to properly perform this
613712
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Possible Damage to High-voltage Battery. The high-voltage (HV) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. The vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode when conne
613812
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). After programming/coding the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.1 or earlier, the Car Access System (CAS) was incorrectly coded. This causes the anti-theft alarm system panic button on the remote control
630612
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Check Control Message ""Adaptive Headlights Failed"". The Check Control message ""Adaptive Headlights Failed"" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). All headlights are functioning properly. One or more of the following fau
650110
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
"CCC - ""Please Insert Navigation DVD"" Appears on CID. The navigation map DVD cannot be read or detected. The message ""Please insert navigation DVD"" appears in the CID (Central Information Display). The navigation system is inoperative.
651011
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIRIUS/XM Radio Station Stored on Preset #2 Cannot Be Selected via SVS. When a SIRIUS/XM satellite radio station is stored on Preset #2, it cannot be selected using the voice recognition system (SVS). All other presets can be used without a
651612
Dec 1, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
"Headunit-High: Navigation System Cannot Be Activated. The navigation system cannot be activated when entering the 20-digit INITIAL enabling code manually. This occurs after the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) for the vehicle was already perf