BMW R 1200 GS Service Bulletins (2017)
178 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146762Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE LOCK.. During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146684Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, BMW Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146682Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWasher Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads. Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box. The windshield washer reservoir upper plastic locating guide tab has too much lateral play.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 22, 2017•Document ID: 10214944Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B3106170621
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPlease return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SISIB011317
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM010917
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
Associated Products (151)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 - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146718Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow What is new The date in repair procedure and warranty section has been changed for vehicles produced to September 30, 2013 and from October 1, 2013.. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. INFORMATION Possibility of reproducing this situation is improved by the following conditions: High outside ambient temperature High humidity Note: It is very difficult to duplicate this issue. The fault may be reproduced under the following conditions: Air-conditioning system switched on Driving Experience switch NOT set to Eco Pro Slower fan speeds Temperature setting below 68F (20C) Trip duration at least 30 minutes Outside temperature above 68F (20C) NOTE: After parking the vehicle or switching off the air-conditioning system for at least 20 minutes, the symptom disappears (ice melts off evaporator and puddles under the car from the A/C drains). Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146712Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149276Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC63353852
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDuring the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC2300117
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121017
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"ENGINE IDLE TOO HIGH AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 5000' above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm). MIL indicator is illuminated. Fault code 1E0001 - ""Idle speed control: Speed too high"" is stored in DME. DME software error"
Associated Products (9)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: 10146657Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650717
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"LIST OF AVAILABLE FM RADIO STATIONS TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. INFORMATION As of 11/2015, all Entry-NAV/Media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the hardware updating the sender lists was changed from an "update after every diversity reception interruption or maximum of four minutes" configuration to "regular interval updates (every four minutes) without regard to diversity reception status" configuration. This may cause a delay of up to four minutes for updates to the sender list when leaving areas of poor reception. The last received transmitter, before the entrance into underground car parking or a tunnel, is still received and will show station identification. This fixed interval update does not apply to Traffic Message Channel updates which remain active. This new equipment operation pattern may be noticed by the customer after replacement of their Head unit. All replacement Head units delivered since 01/2016 have the upgraded design. An immediate solution would be for the customer to select one of their stored favorite stations via the menu or favorites buttons. PARTS INFORMATION Parts exchange or a software update are not effective or approved for this situation. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable."
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146655Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS MIXED UNITS. When the displayed unit of measurement is changed from miles to Kilometers everything except the cruise control or limit set speed is displayed in Kilometers; the set speed is still shown in miles in the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display. KOMBI software.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146653Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTIME DISPLAY (CLOCK) ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. The clock on the basic instrument cluster (KOMBI) gradually loses time even after being reset. Power supply fluctuations cause the time to reset.
Associated Products (57)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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