BMW 640i Service Bulletins
597 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166371Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662319
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: This correction is to be used for all situations where the following fault codes are stored: 138402 279B00 138220 13820D 13820E.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165287Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512419
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCRACKING NOISE FROM DASHBOARD TRIM. A cracking noise is present from the area of the dashboard trim when heating or cooling the vehicle. Thermal expansion of the plastic components of the decorative trim causes cracking noises.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED. Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps. The pin used to attach the upper active air flap actuator has detached from the linkage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 21 19 dated August 2019. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165279Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR and the ISTA/D test plan name change. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (64)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521619
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLING NOISE FROM THE 2ND ROW SEAT BACKREST. A rattling noise can be heard from the backrest of the 2nd row bench seat. This noise can be heard over bumps while driving or if someone is sitting in the seat.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162457Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 613512
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRadio and Air Conditioning Functions Inoperative, When Vehicle is Moving. All audio and heating/air conditioning functions cannot be controlled when the vehicle is moving. After the vehicle is turned off and has entered sleep mode (after approximately 30 minutes), the system operates normally. CAUSE: Software error in the audio and air conditioning control panel.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162435Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660612
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark. The lane change warning lamps (small and triangle-shaped) on the exterior door mirrors are too dark. This may occur when driving from light to dark conditions, such as: * Entering a tunnel * At twilight CAUSE: RLSS (Rain Light Solar Sensor) hardware error.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162434Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651512
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10162400Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 512012
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRattling Noise from Underneath the Instrument Panel. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the driver's or passenger foot well area while driving. CAUSE Tolerance excessive between the footwell air duct and the securing hooks.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162417Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue smoke may also be seen exiting the exhaust system. CAUSE The construction material of the crankcase ventilation connection lines and vent pipes may become brittle from engine compartment temperatures.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162395Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored. E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92 and E93: 2D5A - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D5B - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 2D60 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D61 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 2D9F - camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 2DA1 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 300C - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 300D - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 300E - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 300F - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25: 130104 - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 130108 - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 130304 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 130308 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 130E11 - Camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 130F11 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 164020 - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 164021 - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 164030 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 164031 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low CAUSE One or both (intake and/or exhaust) of the VANOS gear assemblies have failed; the attaching bolts may have also loosened and/or broken.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10164008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS:BARRIERS; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521119
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLICK CLACK NOISES IN BACKREST AREA OF FRONT SEAT: An alternating "click-clack" noise is heard from the backrest area of the front seat when an occupant sits in the seat or when the vehicle is cornering. Due to the elimination of the NED (Non-Electrical Diagnosis) test plan for seat noise from ISTA we are releasing this bulletin. Seat backrest frame is touching the seat cover.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10164004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512019
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRattle noise from tailgate: A rattle noise is present in the area of the tailgate while driving. The tailgate stop is improperly adjusted.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B123018
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS FAULT 1F2505 IS STORED IN THE DME This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B12 30 18 dated November 2018. This fault does not cause any drivability complaints or engine warning lamps.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM (fluoroelastomer) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated hoses are not fitted with the self-locking spacers. The self-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
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