BMW M6 Service Bulletins (2015)
266 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110115
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEngine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the N63R engine and xDrive.
Associated Products (158)Associated Documents - January 1, 2018•Document ID: 10142945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840314
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
Associated Products (267)Associated Documents - January 1, 2018•Document ID: 10142940Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650318
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
Associated Products (123)Associated Documents - January 1, 2018•Document ID: 10142933Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Associated Products (185)Associated Documents - January 1, 2018•Document ID: 10142929Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
Associated Products (109)Associated Documents - January 1, 2018•Document ID: 10142912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010618
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryS63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10142943Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660814
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySide View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
Associated Products (129)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136738Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650915
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
Associated Products (149)Associated Documents - November 1, 2017•Document ID: 10142922Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110117
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T AND S63T ENGINE: VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT: This SI provides a new tool and a new procedure for the N63TU valve seals replacement.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146770Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on uneven road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration system
Associated Products (32)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 - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146719Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What's New: Model - Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD support team; deleted scenario for old CDMA unit which are no longer supported. 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 (253)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149260Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621616
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWARRANTY INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances. Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it does require an individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments Vehicle Programming and Coding When ISTA/P automatically reprograms and codes all the vehicle's control modules that currently do not have the latest software, and if control module failures occur during this programming procedure: ? Please claim this consequential control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this bulletin with the applicable KSD2/AIR labor operations. Other Repairs Control module failures that occurred prior to this programming procedure and/or additional work is performed as a result of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test plans: ? When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim the control module-related and/or other repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2/AIR.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340117
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. Vibration while braking is noticed: ? Most commonly when coming to a stop from higher speeds ? Less prominent when brakes are cold. ? After wheel balancing, the problem still exists. ? All other diagnosis according to SI B34 10 16 have no results. Over time, the original style NAO brake pads can develop friction variations.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110117
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T AND S63T ENGINE: VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT. This SI provides a new tool and a new procedure for the N63TU valve seals replacement. Please refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 01 13 - N63 and N63TU Engines: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity SI B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) SI B11 04 13 - N63TU Engine: Engine Oil Consumption If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136745Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
Associated Products (242)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality will therefore no longer function after that date. The BMW Assist functionalities that are affected includes the following: SOS/E-Call including Automatic crash notification Concierge Service Remote Service Teleservices The vehicle's exisiting Bluetooth(r) wireless functionality is NOT affected.
Associated Products (186)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146659Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? Situation: Information added about Bluetooth functionality that is not affect by this Service Action ? Correction: Information added about lease returns, loaner, CPO and used vehicles that are not eligible for the 3 customer options ? Information: Removed scenario regarding new/unsold Z4s & X1s ? Procedure: Added info about COMBOX retrofit that it does not affect Bluetooth functionality ? Warranty: Added info that the correct flat rate labor operation that corresponds to the option the customer selected is claimed and removed information about Z4s & X1s . The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality will therefore no longer function after that date. The BMW Assist functionalities that are affected includes the following: SOS/E-Call including Automatic crash notification Concierge Service Remote Service Teleservices The vehicle's exisiting Bluetooth(r) wireless functionality is NOT affected.
Associated Products (194)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146658Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840311
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All models added along with 6AC option code ? Situation: All information added ? Information: Deleted CDMA related information and added activation of Wi-Fi control unit ? Procedure: Added "Note" regarding ConnectedDrive support hotline information . A replacement telematics control unit must only be activated for vehicles with an active BMW Assist subscription. Note: 2G CDMA and 2G GSM telematics control units cannot be activated because they are no longer supported and the supporting network(s) have been decommissioned. INFORMATION The following changes have taken place: All Telematics control unit replacements must be activated by Part managers via the DCSnet application. New steps included in the procedure for activating Telematics control unit replacements for vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi Hotspot (6WD)."
Associated Products (244)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146652Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613014
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure What's new: ? "Models" updated: Model Year 2017 vehicles added ? "Models" updated: Model Year G12 (7 Series) excluded from program ? "Procedure" updated: N63R engine added to 2016 Model Year G12 (7 Series) ? Attachment updated with G12 (7 Series) production date range for 2016 Model Year. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. This 12-volt battery replacement measure is: Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015. Applicable to vehicles that are still covered by the BMW Maintenance Program. This program is valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The calculation is based on the current date of repair. It is "applicable" when the 12volt battery was not replaced within the last 12 months. You can then perform the battery replacement as outlined below. Please check the warranty claim history for the specific vehicle in the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry to confirm the battery was not already replaced within the previous 12 months."
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