BMW 740e Service Bulletins (2017)
359 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176367Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270220
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryJERKING OR SHUDDERING FROM THE DRIVELINE (XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE ATX13-X): There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages. CAUSE Unevenly worn or incorrect fitment tires are installed on the vehicle or the factory-filled transfer case oil does not meet BMW specifications.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176363Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130420
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge point: malfunction FC 195014 - Differential pressure sensor tank vent valve signal: fixed FC 118001 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 118401 - Mixture control: mixture too lean large deviation I01 only: FC 124103 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 124101 - Mixture control: Mixture lean large deviation CAUSE Internal mechanical defect in the tank ventilation valve. The defect can also result in a very loud clicking noise when the valve is cycling.
Associated Products (140)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176360Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing.
Associated Products (131)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176381Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661120
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREVERSING ASSISTANT LIMITATIONS: The Reversing Assistant function is not operating to customer expectations. Some possible customer concerns are: Vehicle does not avoid objects in its path tires or wheels contact the curb reversing Assistant only works for a short distance.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176380Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660920
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySURROUND VIEW WRONG VEHICLE DISPLAYED AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the wrong vehicle model is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) when the Surround View is activated.
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175293Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840220
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175292Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840120
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175290Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661020
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKAFAS04 (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: Various functions of the KAFAS (without radar installed) are not operating up to customer expectations.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175289Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660820
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611420
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDEACTIVATION OF THE INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR/TILT ALARM SENSOR IS NOT POSSIBLE: Customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be deactivated by pressing the lock button on the remote control / BMW display key twice. The second button press on the radio remote control / BMW display key is not detected. Customer may have to press the button 3 times to deactivate the interior movement detector and tilt alarm sensor. CAUSE Software error in the control unit of the roof function center (FZD).
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611320
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay. In some cases the relay is stuck closed and a fault is set. In these circumstances: A crash shutdown of the DSS does not occur The power distribution box is supplied with power until the DSS is fully discharged
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175281Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611020
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REPLACING THE RADIO/IHKA CONTROL PANEL: A CD cannot be inserted. Due to a logistics error in production an radio air conditioning control panel without a CD slot was installed.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175280Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540417
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCREAKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: Creaking and/or rattling noise from the sunroof area especially when driving on uneven road surfaces. This can already take place as of low speeds. Incorrect torque applied to the mounting screws during production allowing flexing/movement around the sunroof cassette/glass unit. And/or Improperly installed (loose) threaded bushings in the roof panel.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130320
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP - REPLACE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP: Due to an assembly error the flange bolts for the high-pressure pump did not have the proper tightening torque applied.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122716
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Central Information Display (CID) and is not selectable. MSA deactivation. 12 Volt battery failure. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121619
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN FUNCTION FAULT STORED IN THE DME: The following faults may be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME): Fault code: Control module: Fault code text: 1A2806 DME Electric fan function: limited operation 1A4007 DME Electric fan function: Operating mode implausible And: There is no customer-facing vehicle symptom(s) or related check control message displayed. A software error may cause these faults to be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light should now function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B663119
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated February 2020. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174317Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key.
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