BMW 540i Service Bulletins
494 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136725Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513417
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWINDSHIELD WIPER HITTING A-PILLAR: Windshield wiper is hitting the A-pillar at the upper end of its travel.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136716Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B123017
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (EME): Due to the EME software error, OBD diagnostics may not detect emission relevant fault codes stored in the IHKA (heating & A/C) control module
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136715Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122717
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS INTERNAL FAULT 10501D IS STORED IN THE DME: The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10135028Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122917
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - October 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136719Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240317
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary8HP50 TRANSMISSIONS GEAR SHIFTS FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL: After a cold start, when the transmission gear selector is placed in R and driving resumes, intermittently transmission may shift to Neutral
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146771Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACC (ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL): CANNOT DELETE FAULT CODE 022126. ACC fault code 022126 does not delete from ACC control unit fault code memory. May occur in combination with under-voltage fault codes: * BDC 0x80402F - Battery deeply discharged * BE6: 0x801405 - Under-voltage detected Insufficient control unit software.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146769Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650414
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C 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. 1. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code ""930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault (moisture)"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. 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 (154)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146766Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620717
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 07 17 dated May 2017 What's New: Changed affected production dates & options Procedure wording Changed I-level of software. G12 (7 Series) G30 (5 Series Sedan) Vehicles produced up to 3/1/2017. The instrument cluster (KOMBI) display does not appear when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster incorrectly initiates the safety mode causing the cluster display to remain dark.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146761Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA-PILLAR WIND NOISE. At vehicle speeds above 60 mph, wind noise is heard from the vicinity of the A-pillar. Excessive gap between the roof trim strip and the A-pillar.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146755Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160417
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FAULT CODE 194006 TANK LEAKAGE DETECTION MODULE, SOLENOID VALVE: JAMMED OPEN. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The following fault code is stored in the DME: 194006 Tank leakage detection module, solenoid valve: jammed open is presentThe following fault code may also be stored with FC 194006: 190302 Fuel tank ventilation system micro-leak: Leakage larger than 0.5 mm. Vacuum leak in fuel tank ventilation system or an internal failure (pressure switch) of the NVLD (Natural Vacuum Leak Detection).
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146685Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660617
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHE SMART OPENER TAILGATE IS ACTIVATED TOO EASILY. The touchless tailgate opening/closing activation is: * Too sensitive * Randomly initiated Software error in the tailgate function module
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146684Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, BMW Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146683Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613417
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (GWS). After the engine start-up, gear (Drive or Reverse) cannot be selected. Message ""No drive position change possible"" is displayed in the CC display. Gear can be selected only after vehicle goes through the sleep cycle. Unfavorable GWS gear shifter software"
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146678Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410317
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: WATER INGRESS BENEATH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. Possible water leakage into luggage compartment through PVC weld on floor. Accumulation of water in luggage compartment may not be noticed due to drain location in the vicinity. Manufacturing process change moved PVC weld on underside of vehicle, beneath luggage compartment.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146677Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE MOUNT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT. There may be a rattling noise coming from the engine area at the transmission oil cooler thermostat or (on xDrive models only) the transmission oil cooler lines coming into contact with the left front output shaft. The bracket that holds the transmission oil cooler thermostat to the left front frame rail may be defective
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - June 22, 2017•Document ID: 10214944Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B3106170621
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPlease return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SISIB011317
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM120517
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCovered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM010917
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
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