BMW 535i Service Bulletins (2012)
388 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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: 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.
Associated Products (83)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150159Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120113
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMN16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine temperature is increasing to full operating temperature. The following fault may be stored in the DME: ??FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal CAUSE Unfavorable DME knock sensor diagnostic at outside ambient temperatures below -5° C
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651113
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInstallation of a new CIS (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat) will not enable with ISTA/P. Wrong coding in the spare part from the supplier
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150263Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 640113
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling. INFORMATION As noted in ETK: In case of surface damage to buttons, use the button cap repair kit. Use and claim the part number for the ""Repair kit for button caps"" when performing this repair. Replace ALL the buttons with those included in the kit. Note: Please do not use and claim the part number for the "Repair kit, radio and A/C panel." To ensure the button cap kit with the correct symbols and labels is installed, perform a part number lookup in ETK by VIN. Labor operation code 64 11 326 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 64 11 769 instead."
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150257Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130712
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures. The customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: * During a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * During a hot start, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. ??While driving or idling, the engine will misfire and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * Various misfire faults are stored in DME fault memory. CAUSE An internal failure of the high-pressure fuel injector can lead to incorrect operation.
Associated Products (71)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: 10152356Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840713
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"""Message"" Option Is Missing After Programming. Messages can be sent to the vehicle and are received as indicated by the envelope icon displayed in the CID. However, the menu option ""Message,"" used to retrieve or access messages, is no longer available in the iDrive menu. CAUSE Software error with ISTA/P 2.49.2 to 2.49.4 I-Level F001-13-03-503 to F001-13-03-505"
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- 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 - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152343Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110413
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"The customer complains that the ""low engine oil"" message is displayed too frequently. CAUSE The cause is related to, but not limited to, one or more of the following components and systems shown below: * Turbocharger * Crankcase ventilation * Engine gasket leaks * Internal engine tolerances and sealing * Improper filling or topping up Use the troubleshooting procedure below to help identify the cause."
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651913
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHU-H: SDARS Radio Stations Cannot Be Stored in PRESET Menu. The SIRIUS/XM satellite radio (SDARS) stations cannot be stored in the PRESET menu. * No fault code related to this issue is stored in the HU-H. * AM/FM radio stations are not affected; they can be stored correctly. Software error in the SDARS control unit integrated in the Headunit-High (HU-H)
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650813
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary? Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Illumination. One or more of the following situations may occur concerning the illumination of the Bang & Olufsen sound system loudspeakers: * Illumination is insufficient (not bright enough) * Illumination is not available on all loudspeakers * Brightness cannot be adjusted Loudspeaker illumination settings are dependent on the model: * Different brightness characteristics * Not all loudspeakers are illuminated INFORMATION Explain to the customer that loudspeaker illumination can vary from model to model. For an overview of the illuminated loudspeakers, refer to the attachment. IMPORTANT: The current version of the Owner's Manual for 5 Series vehicles is incorrect. On 5 Series vehicles (F07 and F10), only the main loudspeaker (moving part) in the dashboard and the two loudspeakers in the mirror triangles in the front doors are illuminated. The Owner's Manuals for 5 Series vehicles will be corrected with start of production of the MY2014 vehicles (July 2013).
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 641510
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFault Code for Ionizer Short to Ground Is Stored in the IHKA. INFORMATION Not applicable.
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