BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2018)
389 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159151Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840219
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCH FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159138Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630119
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159134Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHE VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED. The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (99)Associated Documents - March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159129Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511019
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER SUPPORT STRAP MISSING. The support strap used to secure the luggage compartment cover in the raised position may be missing.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10159123Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340219
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REPLACE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) HYDRAULIC UNIT. Abnormal noise from the DSC hydraulic unit during a DSC regulation. Noise will not affect the DSC operation during regulation Error in manufacturing process
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153777Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153776Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661918
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFAULT CODE 804417 CAUSED BY THE REMOTE KEY. When a short test is performed as part of a workshop visit for an unrelated situation.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120219
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: CBS DATA MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED. Incorrect activation of the Condition Based Service (CBS) data may cause the engine oil information to not be displayed. A software error in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153727Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012018
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: G01 (X3) REPLACE WARRANTY/MAINTENANCE INFORMATION BOOKLETS. Due to a pick error.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153646Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630718
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE LIGHT CRACKED. Cracks may be present in the rear lights mounted to the tailgate. Stress caused by an additional mounting bracket.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153641Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540718
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. The sunroof may only tilt with no other functions available. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A software error in the Roof Function Center (FZD).
Associated Products (18)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: 10152677Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661618
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND PASSIVE GO DO NOT WORK AFTER REPLACING A REMOTE KEY. Note: This situation only affects the listed vehicles with a factory I-level lower than 18-03-XXX. After teaching in a new replacement radio remote key (aka radio-operated key), Comfort Access keyless entry and Passive Go (aka Convenience Starting) are no longer possible. However, it is possible to start the engine by holding the new key to the ring antenna at the right side of the steering column. CAUSE Software error in the remote key, and/or the Display Key where applicable.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152673Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640518
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEXCESS NOISE WHEN DEFROST BLOWER IS AT MAX. Loud, rushing, wind noise is heard from ventilation outlets when defroster blower is set at maximum speed. Software error in IHKA (Automatic Climate Control) module. Ventilation duct noise.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152671Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540718
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A software error in the Roof Function Center (FZD).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152670Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520518
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING. Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work. A saved seat position cannot be retrieved. The memory function works again after a terminal change or backrest width adjustment. Note: Manual seat adjustment using the button for forward/back seat adjustment still works. Software error in the seat module.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149548Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat 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 different position then the POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light will function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated. Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) fault "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault (moisture)" is stored. 1. Electronics (for example smart phones or laptops) are connected to the USB charging port or cigarette lighter and placed on the seat. 2. The seat was wet (e.g. very high humidity, spilled liquids or rain). 3. Faulty plug connection to Evaluation Electronics CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing). 4. Excessive spacing between seat mat sensor signal wires and their grounding shield sleeve. * Drying the seat mat due to moisture. * If there is no moisture, secure loose cables and install 2 cable ties * If the 2 cables ties are already installed properly, replace the seat mat * Statement added to SI - do not replace the CIS electronics or the ACSM module for this siutation.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660817
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE. Sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or by direct camera selection, no image appears in the display. Camera function returns after terminal change. Note: This error situation can rarely, if ever, be duplicated on demand. Head-unit interface software error for the rear view camera.
Associated Products (17)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.
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