Technical Service Bulletins
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B650717
Apr 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
"LIST OF AVAILABLE FM RADIO STATIONS TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. INFORMATION As of 11/2015, all Entry-NAV/Media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the
B341116
Apr 1, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
"ON-CAR BRAKE LATHE What's New: BMW AutoCompTM Elite (by Hunter Engineering) brake lathe has been added. INFORMATION The BMW Brake Lathe Package with 1250 Cutting Head, (or with G2X Electronics) manufactured by Pro Cut International LTD LLC
B120417
Mar 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH PT-CAN FAULTS STORED . The Service engine soon light (MIL) is on and the transmission may go into failsafe. The problem may be intermittent along with any of the following check control messages displaye
B170217
Mar 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"?CHECK CONTROL (CC) MESSAGE:""COOLANT LEVEL TOO LOW!"" IS DISPLAYED . CC message: ""Coolant level too low!"" appears in the display. The cooling system wasn't efficiently bled during the factory fill."
B110617
Mar 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
?SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. Premature engine wear may occur if an interim engine oil service is not performed before the first engine oil service is recommended or due.
B510517
Mar 1, 2017
130000 VISIBILITY
THUMP AT END OF REAR WINDOW TRAVEL . When opening, a loud thump is heard as the rear window reaches the bottom of its movement. Window guide.
B650617
Mar 1, 2017
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
?SATELLITE RADIO DETERIORATION IN RECEPTION QUALITY DUE TO NEW CELLULAR FREQUENCIES . INFORMATION Inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless mobile providers may be influencing reception qualit
MC63165780
Mar 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fogging in instrument cluster. Water drop residue inside instrument cluster lens after drying.
B650417
Mar 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
?CROSS TRAFFIC WARNING MISSING FROM INTEGRATED OWNERS MANUAL . The crossing traffic warning (right of way warning) section is missing from the integral owner's manual (IBA). The picture below shows the missing text. Software error in the
B611617
Mar 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
?CHARGING SOCKET EMERGENCY RELEASE DAMAGED . The tensioning strap of the emergency charging socket release (2) has been damaged. Possible reasons for damage to the emergency release tensioning strap are: Excessive force was required to op
B510717
Mar 1, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
"NOISES FROM TOP OF A-PILLAR . While driving on uneven surface, cracking or popping noises can be heard from the vicinity of the top of the A-Pillar. Overlapping body panels whose edges are touching at a structural flex point causing them
MC63193384
Mar 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
2017 R1200GS with Rally Package: additional operating instructions are missing.
B520217
Mar 1, 2017
220000 SEATS
?SERVICE ACTION: CHECK PUMP FOR BACKREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT . The backrest width adjustment and, the lumbar support adjustment of the front seats (vehicles without option code 7MA: Competition package) are accomplished by a common air pump.
B340217
Mar 1, 2017
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
?SERVICE ACTION: SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) UNIT . When the collision warning system is active, the pre-pressurization of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (allowing maximum deceleration braking) is not wo
B410117
Mar 1, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
?SERVICE ACTION: PVC WELD SEAM BENEATH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT . Possible water leakage into luggage compartment through PVC weld on floor. Improperly applied PVC weld on underside of vehicle, beneath luggage compartment.
B120317
Mar 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The following fault is stored in the AISIN EGS module: CF0486: EGS,PT-CAN2: Line fault/electrical fault It is possible the following Check Co
B651312
Mar 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADUNIT NAVIGATION MAPS (HU-H HU-H2 HU-B): The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
B650517
Mar 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
?SERVICE ACTION: RETROFITTING REAR AXLE GROUND STRAP FOR RADIO INTERFERENCE . Bad radio reception and strong disruptions in the AM radio band. The ground cable from the rear axle to the body was not installed in the vehicles.
B511417
Mar 1, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
?LUGGAGE ROLLER COVER: DIFFICULTY SECURING INTO BRACKET . When attempting to secure or release the luggage cover roller into/from the left bracket, it will not easily secure/release. Left bracket is not accurately installed.
B620317
Mar 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"?SERVICE ACTION: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IN KM/H . When the instrument cluster's digital speedometer has been set to display metric speed and distance values, there is no display of the miles per hour. US regulations specify that even w
B110417
Mar 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER COOLANT LINES (N63R) What's New: ? Labor allowance has been updated. Refer to the Warranty section. ? Alternative Mobility Solutions statement has been updated. Refer to the Warranty section. The co
B660317
Mar 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC PARK DISTANCE CONTROL ACTIVATES TOO LATE . Automatic Park Distance Control (aPDC) signal is being activated when vehicle is uncomfortably close to obstructions at the corner of the vehicle. Software modification in integration le
B611317
Mar 1, 2017
010000 STEERING
?WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN EMERGENCY MODE . Windshield wipers are always on regardless of the switch position Turn signals and horn are also non-functional. Possibilities include: Faulty steering column switch cluster. Faulty plug connection a
B630916
Mar 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?TAILLIGHT FLICKER WHEN TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVE . Taillight flickers when turn signal and brake light are active; see video in this link: tinyurl.com/zmr65st When the following preconditions occur simultaneously: Engine on (idle)
B630217
Mar 1, 2017
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
"?CCM DISPLAYED FOR TURN SIGNAL OR REVERSE LIGHTS G30 (5 Series Sedan) Produced to March 01, 2017 SITUATION One of the following Check Control Messages (CCM) is displayed: ""Turn indicator at the front left/right faulty"" ""Reversing ligh