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SIB-11-02-08
Nov 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW VEHICLE: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND A POWER REDUCTION IS CLEARLY PERCEPTIBLE. THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR AFTER DRIVING FOR SOME TIME WITH THE ENGINE ALREADY AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IF THE IGNITION IS C
SIB-11-07-12
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AT TIMES WOULD BE ROUGH RUNNING; WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE SEEN EXITING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE OIL IS CONSUMED ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE
SIB-12-12-10
Nov 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: WHEN PARKING OR BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS, ENGINE MAY DROP TO LOW SPEED WHEN SLOWING TO STOP. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE
SIB-12-18-12
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: IF BSD COMMUNICATION IS DISRUPTED, OIL LEVEL SENSOR DATA IS NO LONGER RECEIVED BY DME. BSD COMMUNICATION FAULT(S), AFTER REPAIRS ARE SHORTLY SET, REQUIRES REMOVAL OF IGNITION HARNESS FROM CYLINDER HEAD COVER. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL
SIB-12-19-12
Nov 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE OBD (ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS) EXPERIENCE AN ERROR IN ITS DATA AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE ON DME SOFTWARE. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE
SIB-61-36-12
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: TRUNK LID FAILS TO OPEN, HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHES PERMANENTLY, VEHICLE WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, BY THEMSELVES, WILL TURN ON AND WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. MODEL 2011-2012 F30.
US-35742107
Oct 22, 2012
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BMW MC: DUE TO DEFECT AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING, THE EXPANSION TANK AND EXPANSION TANK BREATHER CAP, IS ALLOWING COOLANT TO ESCAPE. E SERIES (K71, K73/02). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-1214
Oct 12, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED.
121512
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"MSA II: Automatic Start/Stop System Benefits and Operation. Some drivers have expressed the desire to deactivate this function in certain situations. This can be done manually via the Automatic Start/Stop function button with the LED switc
122012
Oct 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N55 Engine: DME FC 160502 Crankcase Ventilation Heater Activation. The Service Engine Soon lamp is NOT illuminated. When diagnosing the vehicle for a customer complaint, the following fault is stored in the DME fault memory. FC 160502 Crank
130412
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Action: Program Control Units (OBD). A software update is available for the DDE (Digital Diesel Electronics) for monitoring Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR).
130612
Oct 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"N63 and N74 Engine: ISTA/D 2.33 Diagnostic Error in the Low-pressure Fuel Supply Sensor Value. INFORMATION When diagnosing the low-pressure fuel supply sensor with one of the following test plans and ISTA/D 2.33, an error will be encounter
160212
Oct 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
?SI B16 02 12 Fuel Supply Systems October 2012 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 02 12 dated July 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT TeileClearing for Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) S
160312
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Natural Vacuum Leak Diagnosis (NVLD). INFORMATION TEST MODULE OPERATING HINTS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE NVLD SYSTEM Evaporative system leakage is found using the NVLD tank leakage test plan: If a fault is identified when using the NVLD
160712
Oct 1, 2012
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Service Action: Replace the Left and Right Fuel Level Sensor. After refueling, the fuel gauge will display an incorrect fuel level. When this occurs, the fuel gauge shows the fuel level as 3/4 full. CAUSE Due to a high proportion of ethanol
160812
Oct 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
?Service Action: Replace Pressure Switch for Tank Leakage Diagnosis Module (NVLD). Contamination of the poppet valve inside the pressure switch for the tank leakage diagnosis module (NVLD = Natural Vacuum Leak Detection) can lead to the imp
310112
Oct 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
511508
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?SI B51 15 08 Body Equipment October 2012 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 15 08 dated July 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Rear Window False Anti-trap Activation. INFORMATION The anti
511712
Oct 1, 2012
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Action: Install Door Sill Trim Strips. The door sill trim strips were not installed.
511812
Oct 1, 2012
160000 STRUCTURE
Creaking Noise from the B-pillar. A creaking noise can be heard from the left or right B-pillar when driving on rough roads. CAUSE Slight movement between the two overlapping metal pieces of the B-pillar
512312
Oct 1, 2012
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Front Door Window/Rear Side Window Reverses when Closing. When using the automatic window closing feature, intermittently the rear window automatically reverses. CAUSE Sensitivity of the anti-trap feature
512912
Oct 1, 2012
160000 STRUCTURE
Rattling Noise from the Front Passenger Side Trim. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the front passenger's side footwell area when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The front passenger's footwell trim makes contact with the side
513911
Oct 1, 2012
160000 STRUCTURE
Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the trunk is not closed fully, a Check Control message will be displayed in the instrument cluster. CAUSE The trunk li
611305
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This d
613112
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
State of Charge Not Displayed in Instrument Cluster. The high-voltage battery state of charge is not visible in the Instrument Cluster when called up through the Board Computer (BC). This condition may be present intermittently. State of