BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Service Bulletins
601 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150037Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBrake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The coding in these vehicles has the CBS displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - July 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150034Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated; Engine Malfunction warning is 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. The ISTA/D diagnostic test plan does incorporate a VANOS bleed function, but it does not advise the technician to bleed the VANOS system after a VANOS or engine oil supply component replacement. CAUSE This is due to an error in the current level of ISTA/D. The error will be corrected with ISTA/D 2.41.0.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150078Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651613
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit Basic: Intermittently No AM Radio Reception. The Headunit Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit, intermittently does not have AM radio reception after starting the vehicle when left in AM mode. * Only hissing or static noise can be heard * AM radio stations are correctly displayed Proper function can be restored by switching to FM mode and back to AM mode. No fault code is stored in the head unit. Software issue in the HU-B
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150076Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620613
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCondition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000. The 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 (70)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840613
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryiPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. 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 Part Number
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTCB: Emergency Call Is Erroneously Triggered. An emergency call is erroneously made with no input from the driver. The following fault codes are stored in the TCB: * 0xB7F325 - Emergency call loud speaker: break in circuit * 0xB7F319 - Emergency call button: short circuit * 0xB7F326 - Emergency call loud speaker: short circuit to earth * 0xB7F33E - Automatic emergency call triggered frequently CAUSE TCB control unit error
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660412
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe PDC system falsely detects obstacles on all front and rear sensors when no obstacles are present around the vehicle. Software error in the REM (Rear Electronic Module)
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 640513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHV Battery Expansion Valve Sticking. The high-voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant as part of the vehicle's AC system. It is regulated using an expansion valve at the base of the battery itself. This expansion valve can become stuck in the open position, either intermittently or permanently. Fault code 21F107 - Cooling valve: valve couldn't be closed will be stored in the SME. CAUSE 1. Excess material from the manufacturing process can become lodged in the valve, causing it to stick open. 2. The diagnostic software in the SME control unit is not robust enough and can lead to a fault being set when a particular threshold is reached, despite the fact that the valve is not actually sticking.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149609Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHead-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Application error between the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149607Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 613212
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"REM: Various Electrical Faults in Rear of a Vehicle. Various electrical faults associated with the rear of the vehicle occur, including one or more of the following: * The REM (Rear Electronic Module) does not respond to diagnosis. * The one-touch function of the rear power windows is inoperative. * The rear power windows cannot be initialized. * The trunk lid cannot be opened. * The brake lights are not working (check control message ""Left/right brake light failed"" is displayed). * The rear turn indicator lights are not working (check control message ""Rear left/right turn indicator failed"" is displayed). One or more of the following faults are stored in the REM: * ""804805 Internal software control unit fault"" * ""804876 Turn indicator, rear left, faulty"" * ""804877 Turn indicator, rear right, faulty"" * ""804872 Brake light, left, faulty"" * ""804874 Brake light, right, faulty"" * ""30195 Window regulator, passenger's side door, rear: invalid characteristic curve, no normalization present"" * ""30115 Power window, rear door on driver's side: invalid characteristic curve, no normalization present"" * ""301A0 Window regulator on passenger's side door, rear: system is not normalized"" * ""30120 Power window, rear door on driver's side: system is not standardized"" CAUSE Rear power window drive(s) faulty"
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149594Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 320213
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryElectronic Power Steering (EPS) Fails when Starting: Fault Code 4823E1. The EPS fails briefly when starting the engine. FC 4823E1 is stored in the EPS_20 control unit. CAUSE Specific undervoltage situation during engine starting.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149582Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120713
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryElectric Vacuum Pump Intermittent Failure. The check engine light (CEL) is illuminated and the MSA malfunction check control message is present. No electric driving is possible. This situation may be intermittent or permanent. The following fault codes are stored in the Electric Machine Electronics (EME): * 2202ED - Brake-servo assistance: Mechanical ventilation flap control blocked, time threshold 2 exceeded * 2202EC - Brake-servo assistance: Mechanical ventilation flap control blocked, time threshold 1 exceeded CAUSE Internal mechanical failure of the electric vacuum pump. If intermittent, this leads to reduced vacuum and thus the associated fault codes. If not repaired, the amount of damage to the pump will increase to the point of a permanent failure.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149581Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Engine Soon Light Flashes with Throttle Adaptation Faults Stored. The EML light flashes with a check control message for reduced power output and/or the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) flashes. During the throttle valve adaptation (teach-in limit run), faults may occur due to signal voltage oscillations. This could lead to a termination of the teach-in routine or an incorrect value taught in at the lower limit. The following faults can be stored in the DME memory: E82, E84, E88, E89, E92, and E93 BN2000 vehicles * 28D0: throttle valve, adaptation: Initial adaptation, lower limit not taught in * 28D4: throttle valve, adaptation: Subsequent teach-in, lower limit not taught in * 28C4: throttle valve, adaptation: Emergency air position not adapted * 28A0: throttle valve angle - Intake manifold absolute comparison: pressure too high ??3166: Tank-ventilation system: fault F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F30, F31, and ALPINA B7 BN2020 vehicles: * 101408: throttle valve, adaptation: Initial adaptation, lower limit not taught in * 107AE0: throttle valve, adaptation: Subsequent teach-in, lower limit not taught in * 101402: throttle valve, adaptation: Emergency air position not adapted * 101F01: throttle valve angle - Intake manifold absolute comparison: pressure too high ??190F08: Tank-ventilation system: fault Sensitivity of the throttle valve sensor (only affects parts installed during this production period)
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149579Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120313
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SUBJECT DME Fault Code CD8E11. Fault code ""CD8E11 - LIN, message; charging controller for auxiliary battery: Missing"" is currently present in the DME (MEVD172Y) and cannot be cleared. The check engine light (CEL) is NOT illuminated. No customer complaints are associated with this fault, but it is seen when a diagnostic session is run. In certain instances, unnecessary vehicle diagnosis and attempted repairs have been made since the fault is currently present, and seem to indicate a communication problem. However, this is an erroneous fault, and no customer complaints are associated with it. CAUSE Erroneous fault stored in the DME"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149493Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 710113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPERFORM 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. SUBJECT Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 13E-A02: Replace Emissions Label. Certain vehicles were produced without the required emissions label installed on the underside of the engine hood. Customers will receive notification letters informing them to make a service appointment at their BMW centers to have the correct label installed.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149492Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660213
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRear-view Camera Does Not Turn On Automatically. When the reverse gear is selected, the rear-view camera does not turn on automatically. The driver must activate the rear-view camera using the iDrive controller or the camera button. CAUSE Software error in the Front Electronics Module (FEM)
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651313
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Headunit-High: CID Is Blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" Is Displayed. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is displayed on the CID. ??Fault Code B7F8C3 ""no response from CID (HW error: loss of CID communication)"" is stored in the HU-H Hardware error in the Headunit-High"
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149490Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Headunit-Basic: CID is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is Displayed. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is displayed on the CID. ??Fault Code B7F8C3 ""no response from CID (HW error: loss of CID communication)"" is stored in the HU-B Error in the Headunit-Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149343Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 510513
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCavity Sealing Wax on Headlights. Excessive body cavity wax is seen under the hood and/or running down the headlight lenses. CAUSE Sealing plugs inside the hood are missing or not sealing properly Note: When the outside temperatures are high, the cavity sealing wax can leak from the hood and run down the headlight lenses.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149340Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121612
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SI B12 16 12 Engine Electrical Systems April 2013 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 16 12 dated September 2012. 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. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (OBD Communication). The vehicles affected by this Service Action require a vehicle software update in order to address non-compliance pertaining to an incomplete parameter in the OBD (onboard diagnostics) test process.
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