BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Service Bulletins
601 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2018•Document ID: 10153704Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520718
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT THIGH SUPPORT UPHOLSTERY IS PROTRUDING. The upholstery may dislodge slightly from the thigh support base over time from repeated compression due to normal use.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - December 1, 2018•Document ID: 10153691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110717
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault: 118002 - Mixture too rich In the situation being described.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152667Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512518
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A-Pillar may have loosened over time.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122716
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- 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 (49)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120918
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN STARTING. Noise when starting the engine. Engine making a rattling/grinding noise near the 12 volt starter motor. The following fault has been stored in the DME fault memory: * 21A511 - Start system, pinion starter motor: Timeout The following faults are also possible: * 21A504 - EGS, separation clutch: jammed open * 21A50A - Start system, pinion starter: Timeout successively occurred multiple times * 21A510 - Start system, EME: Timeout Consequential damage to flywheel (Torsional vibration damper) and automatic transmission may have also occurred. The starter motor is broken. It may be indicated by:
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149543Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641118
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySTATIONARY CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING. After the high voltage (HV) charging procedure, the stationary climate control (aka preconditioning) does not work. This is part of the normal design. There is no fault or defect.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149540Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613017
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair. CAUSE The oil that serves as the separation medium of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) gel pad and the windscreen leaks out. Expose the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) and properly clean the area of all oily residue. Note: The separating oil usually leaks only once from the pad at the RLS. Due to the small oil quantity in the gel pad, additional oil leakage is not plausible. Leaking oil does not impair the function of the RLS.
Associated Products (170)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320818
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION. REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable steering assistance. Check Control Message (CCM) may be displayed.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150057Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
Associated Products (179)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. 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. This Service Information bulletin 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 (193)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150030Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511016
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening. Situation is worsened by: * Option SA 760 high-gloss shadow line * High ambient temperature * Uneven driving surface.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122618
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary? ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE STARTER MOTOR F30/G12 PHEV. Due to high impact energy when engaging, the circlip for the starter motor pinion positioning may break which may cause the pinion to move in the direction of the starter jaw, causing a a damage of the starter motor. Also, a consequential damage to the flywheel (torsional vibration damper) and automatic transmission may occurr.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149961Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111117
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged V8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify if the source of the leak is from under the turbochargers. Engine oil or coolant leaking from the bell housing area or the front timing chain cover area may be caused by the turbocharger itself, a turbocharger oil/coolant feed line or turbocharger oil/coolant return line. Do not remove the transmission and do not dissemble the engine before performing this inspection. If necessary, use engine oil leakage detection dye.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - August 1, 2018•Document ID: 10193494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170318
- Date Added:
- May 17, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryButt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2018•Document ID: 10143569Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
Associated Products (194)Associated Documents - April 1, 2018•Document ID: 10138405Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660518
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS SPORADICALLY INACTIVE VIA DOOR HANDLE: Sporadically, CA (Comfort Access) locking or unlocking of the vehicle does not work via the door handles.
Associated Products (46)Associated Documents - April 1, 2018•Document ID: 10138402Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621215
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
Associated Products (171)Associated Documents - April 1, 2018•Document ID: 10138392Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340515
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - April 1, 2018•Document ID: 10138386Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; SUSPENSION:FRONT; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630516
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
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