BMW 328d Service Bulletins
538 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150161Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55: Engine Difficult to Start at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The complaint may include any of the following symptoms: * The engine stalls immediately after a cold start before driving away * The engine may run roughly or misfire after a cold start * The engine does not start cold or may take several attempts * To assist starting when cold, the accelerator may need to be depressed slightly and the idle speed raised for a few seconds so the engine does not stall This can occur most frequently at outside ambient temperatures between -15°C and + 15°C. It is possible that the Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored, but it is equally possible that there will be no faults stored in the DME. Unfavorable DME software Cold start or idling problems may arise due to poor fuel quality. The use of summer fuel during cold outside temperatures may also lead to such problems.
Associated Products (83)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150262Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 611513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"ACSM and ICM Warning Lamps Are Illuminated. Various warning lamps and check control messages relating to the ACSM and ICM systems are illuminated. Many ""No Message"" faults are stored for various control modules. The ACSM and ICM modules may also not be responding to a vehicle test in ISTA. CAUSE Ground point Z10*10B is loose."
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 611413
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNoise from Steering Column Switch Cluster when Turning. A scraping noise is heard from the SZL (Steering Column Switch Cluster) area. This occurs when turning the wheel from 30 to 60 degrees. CAUSE The unlocking pin in the SZL makes contact with the steering wheel.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130413
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION An error has been identified in the current version of ETK regarding N55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. Installing the incorrect injector part number can lead to an erroneous Service Engine Soon lamp illumination and various mixture faults stored in the DME. Correct part numbers and applicable production dates: P/N 13 64 7 639 994 is for all vehicles produced from 7/2013 P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced from 1/2011 to 7/2013 P/N 13 53 7 568 607 is for all vehicles produced to 1/2011 It is good practice to verify that the part number being removed from the engine matches the new injector part number, until further notice. When the ETK data is corrected, a notification will be distributed.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 640412
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Blower Makes an Unusual Noise. An unusual howling noise is heard coming from the glove compartment and passenger foot well area (blower motor). 6. Remove the cover (1) by loosening the three fasteners circled in red, and then remove the side panel trim piece (2) by CAUSE Foreign material such as leaves may have entered the blower motor via the fresh air intake.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152353Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620513
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHead-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Application error between the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152352Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 540213
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySunroof Gets Stuck or Moves in Small Steps. During opening or closing the sunroof, one or more of the following situations may occur: 1. The sunroof becomes stuck 2. One-touch open and close no longer works 3. The sunroof moves in small steps. CAUSE Software error in the sunroof control module (FZD) Some or all of the following fault codes may be stored: 0x030212 - SHD: Activation timeout, no block recognition 0x030214 - SHD: Zero position passed, loss of calibration 0x030215 - SHD: Invalid characteristic curve, not normalized 0x030216 - SHD: 90% motor temperature threshold exceeded 0x030217 - SHD: Motor operation interrupted by overheating 0x030218 - SHD: Motor does not start due to overvoltage or undervoltage 0x030219 - SHD: Errors in the checksum coding 0x03021C - SHD: Not initialized due to invalid marginal conditions (motor driver) 0x030220 - SHD: System not normalized 0x801A02 - Coding: Control unit is not coded
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152348Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130512
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. Mechanical vibrations inside the high-pressure fuel pump
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152347Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130413
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION An error has been identified in the current version of ETK regarding N55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. Installing the incorrect injector part number can lead to an erroneous Service Engine Soon lamp illumination and various mixture faults stored in the DME. Correct part numbers and applicable production dates: P/N 13 64 7 639 994 is for all vehicles produced from 7/2013 P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced up to 7/2013
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152345Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121513
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. Various faults related to VANOS operation are stored in the DME. While performing the test plan, the results may appear to be inconclusive because the fault will not clear from DME fault memory. CAUSE This is due to a programming error associated with ISTA/P 2.49 and lower. The error is corrected with ISTA/P 2.50.2 or higher.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630512
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid. The customer may notice the tail lamp is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. CAUSE The tail lamp is not attached to the trunk lid properly.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNo Flashing Confirmation when DWA Is Activated. The DWA alarm (Anti-theft Alarm System) has no confirmation if the vehicle is unlocked with the hood open and then locked again. CAUSE Software error in the DWA
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150034Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated; Engine Malfunction warning is illuminated; and the vehicle has reduced power output. Various faults related to VANOS operation are stored in the DME. While performing the test plan, the results may appear to be inconclusive because the fault will not clear from DME Fault Memory. The ISTA/D diagnostic test plan does incorporate a VANOS bleed function, but it does not advise the technician to bleed the VANOS system after a VANOS or engine oil supply component replacement. CAUSE This is due to an error in the current level of ISTA/D. The error will be corrected with ISTA/D 2.41.0.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150078Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651613
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit Basic: Intermittently No AM Radio Reception. The Headunit Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit, intermittently does not have AM radio reception after starting the vehicle when left in AM mode. * Only hissing or static noise can be heard * AM radio stations are correctly displayed Proper function can be restored by switching to FM mode and back to AM mode. No fault code is stored in the head unit. Software issue in the HU-B
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150076Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620613
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCondition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000. The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840613
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryiPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. Do not replace any other parts! Advise the customer that he/she must use one of the following: * The original Apple iPhone/iPOD USB cable that came with the device * A BMW supplied iPhone/iPOD USB adapter cable PARTS INFORMATION Part Number
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTCB: Emergency Call Is Erroneously Triggered. An emergency call is erroneously made with no input from the driver. The following fault codes are stored in the TCB: * 0xB7F325 - Emergency call loud speaker: break in circuit * 0xB7F319 - Emergency call button: short circuit * 0xB7F326 - Emergency call loud speaker: short circuit to earth * 0xB7F33E - Automatic emergency call triggered frequently CAUSE TCB control unit error
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149609Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHead-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Application error between the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149492Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660213
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRear-view Camera Does Not Turn On Automatically. When the reverse gear is selected, the rear-view camera does not turn on automatically. The driver must activate the rear-view camera using the iDrive controller or the camera button. CAUSE Software error in the Front Electronics Module (FEM)
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150130Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651009
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.
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