BMW 528i Service Bulletins (2012)
372 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147923Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612213
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"""Increased battery discharge!"" CC Message upon Startup. CAUSE A software error in the Intelligent Battery Sensor causes an incorrect State of Charge (SoC) to be stored in the DME. The power management system then interprets this as a heavily discharged battery and informs the customer via a CC message. In reality, the battery does not have a problem."
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 360114
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFitting Winter Tires Properly to Vehicles with Ceramic Brakes. Wheel studs may loosen after wheels for the rear axle are incorrectly fitted to the front axle on vehicles equipped with option 2NK (ceramic brakes). Incorrect installation of rear axle winter tires (wheel style 409M) onto the front axle in conjunction with ceramic brakes
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147918Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130413
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION There is an error 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. The vehicle may also exhibit rough running at idle and while driving. F07 and F10: P/N 13 64 7 639 994 is for all vehicles produced from 7/2014 P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced from 1/2011 to 7/2014 P/N 13 53 7 568 607 is for all vehicles produced to 1/2011 F06, F12 and F13: P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced from 1/2011 P/N 13 53 7 568 607 is for all vehicles produced to 1/2011 Until further notice, it is good practice to verify that the injector part number being removed from the engine matches the new injector part number. Always review the vehicle history to identify if the injectors have already been replaced. When the ETK data is corrected, a notification will be distributed. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. [ Copyright (c)2014 BMW of North America, Inc. ] https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/16028.3.B130413... 4/24/2014
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147917Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122413
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?SI B12 24 13 March 2014 Engine Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 24 13 dated January 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. BMW centers must ensure Recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a Recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) Recall message. Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a Recall Campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure that all Recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open Recall. The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open Recall has been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment. Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW NA on the return or disposition of the parts. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 13E-A03: Program Control Units (OBD). Due to an error in the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) software, the required oxygen sensor onboard diagnostics (OBD) is not functioning. As a result, the ""Readiness bit"" confirmin
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147985Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840913
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMy BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.49.x or higher, the headlight and the horn can no longer be controlled using the My BMW Remote App from an iPhone. I-Level F001-13-03-501 or F010-13-03-501 and higher Note: The lock and unlock function via the App works as designed. CAUSE A software error in the central gateway (ZGW) control unit
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147984Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840613
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryiPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. INFORMATION 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
Associated Products (94)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147982Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652313
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-High: Navigation Road Map Installation After Replacement. When replacing the HU-H, the road map database version that was in the defective HU-H must be installed in the new HU-H.
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147981Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 Seat Occupancy Detection. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. CAUSE The front passenger seat occupancy mat consists of a seat occupancy mat with a capacitive sensor system. This means a front passenger is detected by measuring the resistance of the human body. The fault is set when moisture is detected on the mat itself."
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147976Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620613
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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 (88)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147955Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840913
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMy BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.49.x or higher, the headlight and the horn can no longer be controlled using the My BMW Remote App from an iPhone. I-Level F001-13-03-501 or F010-13-03-501 and higher Note: The lock and unlock function via the App works as designed. CAUSE A software error in the central gateway (ZGW) control unit
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147954Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 653009
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEnabling Code FSC/SWT - Enabling the Navigation System Map at QC1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check. INFORMATION New vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must be enabled via an enable code (FSC). This process is part of the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check performed with the ISID (ISTA Diagnosis). IMPORTANT: There is no programming involved!
Associated Products (119)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652513
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * No traffic information (RTTI / ARTTI) * BMW ASSIST ""My Info"" service doesn't work. CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive. * No active contract for ConnectedDrive features Offboard Availability (Backend) system issues * The external network was/is inoperative. * No data is sent to the vehicle."
Associated Products (208)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147952Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652413
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-High: INITIAL Enabling Code Is Not Accepted Via I-Drive. INFORMATION Do not replace any parts. NOTE: First time activation of the navigation system should always be performed during the Quality Certification 1 (QC1) Pre-Delivery Check, with the vehicle connected to the diagnosis system ISTA. Refer to SI B65 30 09. Connect the vehicle to the diagnosis system ISTA and activate the navigation system. The code is entered when running the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check test module. Refer to SI B09 04 09. IMPORTANT: No programming is required. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable since the first time activation of the navigation system is part of the QC1 process and cannot be claimed separately.
Associated Products (90)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off can be shorter or longer when it starts to get dark. CAUSE The software for the switch-on threshold is lowered to protect the xenon light source.
Associated Products (230)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147707Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122413
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. BMW centers must ensure Recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a Recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) Recall message. Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a Recall Campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure that all Recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open Recall. The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open Recall has been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment. Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW NA on the return or disposition of the parts. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 13E-A03: Program Control Units (OBD). Due to an error in the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) software, the required oxygen sensor onboard diagnostics (OBD) is not functioning. As a result, the ""Readiness bit"" confirming a successful completion of the oxygen sensor diagnostics will not be set. In order to remedy the situation, BMW is conducting a Voluntary Emissions
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121513
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N20 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. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing repairs to the engine valve train assembly. One or more of the following faults is stored in the DME. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed 130304 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached E84 and E89: 2D54 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed 2D5A VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached If one of the applicable faults listed above is not stored in the DME fault memory then continue troubleshooting with the applicable test plan for the fault(s) stored. CAUSE This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME.
Associated Products (54)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150181Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612213
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"""Increased battery discharge!"" CC Message upon Startup. CAUSE A software error in the Intelligent Battery Sensor causes an incorrect State of Charge (SoC) to be stored in the DME. The power management system then interprets this as a heavily discharged battery and informs the customer via a CC message. In reality, the battery does not have a problem."
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150171Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 511613
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Cover Rattles. The top center loudspeaker cover rattles when driving on rough roads. CAUSE Poor loudspeaker cover fitment to the speaker assembly
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150166Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340213
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIncorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausible remaining distances (too high or too low) on the front and/or the rear axle brake system. Software calculation of the brake pad wear model.
Associated Products (52)Associated Documents - 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.
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