BMW 230i Service Bulletins
377 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146657Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650717
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"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 hardware updating the sender lists was changed from an "update after every diversity reception interruption or maximum of four minutes" configuration to "regular interval updates (every four minutes) without regard to diversity reception status" configuration. This may cause a delay of up to four minutes for updates to the sender list when leaving areas of poor reception. The last received transmitter, before the entrance into underground car parking or a tunnel, is still received and will show station identification. This fixed interval update does not apply to Traffic Message Channel updates which remain active. This new equipment operation pattern may be noticed by the customer after replacement of their Head unit. All replacement Head units delivered since 01/2016 have the upgraded design. An immediate solution would be for the customer to select one of their stored favorite stations via the menu or favorites buttons. PARTS INFORMATION Parts exchange or a software update are not effective or approved for this situation. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable."
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146655Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS MIXED UNITS. When the displayed unit of measurement is changed from miles to Kilometers everything except the cruise control or limit set speed is displayed in Kilometers; the set speed is still shown in miles in the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display. KOMBI software.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146653Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTIME DISPLAY (CLOCK) ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. The clock on the basic instrument cluster (KOMBI) gradually loses time even after being reset. Power supply fluctuations cause the time to reset.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146641Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511817
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEXTERIOR BMW ROUNDEL EMBLEMS SEPARATE AND FALL OFF. The exterior BMW Roundel Emblem (front and/or rear) separates from the mounting base and falls off. Delamination of the Roundel Emblem.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146632Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector part number using the new the parts table. The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an incorrect part number.
Associated Products (214)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146610Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840916
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?SERVICE ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY PAGE NEEDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL . Operator's manual of affected vehicles does not contain required information on wireless smartphone charging accessory. AFFECTED VEHICLE Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader."
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650617
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?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 quality. BMW is currently working with the wireless mobile providers in order to improve the quality of reception and help alleviate the issues that are caused by the wireless mobile expanded frequencies. Once we have more information about this situation this service information bulletin will be updated. Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for BMW customers via geosynchronous (GEO) satellites located roughly above the equator. This means that the satellite signal to some parts of the United States can come in at an angle as low as 32 degrees to the horizon. Due to this angle, buildings, hills, trees, highway sound blocking walls or other obstacles might block the satellite signal coming from reaching the vehicle receiver antenna and might cause audio cut outs, unless the wireless provider has installed terrestrial repeaters. Reception quality decreases the further north you travel, as the angle of the incoming signal gets smaller. Also adverse weather conditions might affect reception. At this time, in the event of a customer complaint or inquiry on interference noise: Do not replace any parts Do not program or carry out other work on the vehicle Explain to customer about the new Wireless Communications Service (WCS) signals When investigating Satellite Radio cutouts or a temporary loss of reception: Please compare to a similarly equipped vehicle. Keep in mind the roofline of the vehicle, size of the antenna (sharkfin) and location of the antenna on the vehicle will all affect the strength of the reception. Do not compare a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a high roofline mounted antenna to a different vehicle such as a coupe or convertible with a much lower mounting point of the antenna. Replace no parts Do not prog
Associated Products (99)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146603Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NBT HEAD UNIT ABORTS IMPORT OF CD Whats New: ? G12 (7 Series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty Section updated for removal of G12 and I01 . While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head unit the process aborts. You will see 'import error' on the radio display when this occurs. NBT Head Unit software
Associated Products (160)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146597Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620217
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Instrument Cluster Failure at Low Ambient Temperature. Sporadically, at low temperatures, the instrument cluster (KOMBI) is not operating (display remains black). KOMBI software.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146589Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540416
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: CONVERTIBLE ROOF: TENSIONING STRAP REPLACEMENT What's new: ? Procedure in attachment corrected . The tensioning strap that is fastened to the headliner could fail during convertible top operation. Convertible top could be damaged by tensioning strap failure (approx. 10% of vehicles). Tensioning strap can become jammed or trapped in convertible top mechanism leading to failure.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146585Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514416
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES Whats new: Video link added This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 44 16 dated January 2017. . Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in. Video Link: tinyurl.com/z46agg9 Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
Associated Products (47)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ISTA test plan. . The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an incorrect part number.
Associated Products (220)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136361Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651312
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEADUNIT 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+).
Associated Products (146)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146554Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620217
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SeriesOptionDescription F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F25, F26, F48, 05AR Traffic Jam AssistantX. Sporadically, at low temperatures, the instrument cluster (KOMBI) is not operating (display remains black). KOMBI software.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146550Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K- CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated June 2016. . The customer states that one or more of the following CC messages are displayed: 627 - Steering behavior: Drive moderately 070 - Steering: Drive moderately 765 - Rear-end collision restricted 850 - Pedestrian warning restricted 236 - Driving stabilization: Drive moderately 299 - SOS call system failure 042 - Brake system: Drive moderately After performing a vehicle test, one or more of the following fault codes are stored: ACSM - C9549A Message faulty (seat memory), ACSM receiver, driver's seat module transmitter FEM - D91DE0 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL FEM - D91EE5 No message, receiver FEM, passenger seat module transmitter ACSM - C9540C Message missing, receiver ACSM, transmitter FEM TMSL - D95402 Message missing, receiver TMSL, transmitter FEM KOMBI - E11454 No message, receiver KOMBI, transmitter REM FEM - D91DE6 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL TMSR - D99401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM TMSR - D99402 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM FEM - 8041BA AHL system faulty FEM - D916C3 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TCB ZBE - E2D403 No message, receiver CON, transmitter FEM-ZGM TRSVC - CA9428 Message incorrect, receiver TRSVC, transmitter PDC-REM TMSL- D95401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM HU-H - S0397 MOST configuration was not stored TCB - E1445F KCAN2 or KCAN4: Line fault/electrical fault FEM - 8041B6 LWR faulty REM - E58468 Body CAN2; communication fault TRSVC - CA9427 Message incorrect, receiver all around vision camera, transmitter PDC/REM FEM - D91CEC Message missing, receiver FEM, transmitter REM Shorted K-CAN wiring under driver or passenger seat Shorted K-CAN2 wires were shorted between the left side trunk trim panel and the body of the vehicle Shorted K-CAN in left rear wheel well area Shorted K-CAN under center console trim Shorted K-CAN und
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146547Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520317
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?MISSING AUDIO NOTIFICATION WHEN STORING SEAT MEMORY . When saving seat memory settings (Memory 1 or Memory 2) with a vehicle without navigation, there is no audio tone confirmation. Software error in control unit of Seat Module 2.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514916
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?CREAKING NOISE ON SIDE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP NEAR CENTER/FRONT . While driving on uneven surface, creaking noises are heard from the area near the top of the window or from the top of the A-pillar. Friction between convertible seal and the windshield or side window.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146537Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310514
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED . INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers. WARRANTY INFORMATION Damages due to outside influences are not covered under the terms of the BMW limited warranties.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150976Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540416
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SERVICE ACTION: CONVERTIBLE ROOF: TENSIONING STRAP REPLACEMENT Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150971Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514416
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES. Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
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