BMW X6 Service Bulletins
1,072 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052360Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-24-03-13
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION, AFTER SLOWING DOWN, DUE TO AN UNFAVORABLE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION. MODELS F10, 25, 07, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052359Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-13-07-12
- Date Added:
- July 17, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052295Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-12-08-13
- Date Added:
- July 9, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: WHILE ON HILLS, ENGINE RESPONSE MAY NOT BE FULFILLED, WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AND IF AUTO HOLD FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED. MODELS 2010-2013 E70, E71. *PE
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10044019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-12-05-12
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2012
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY DROP SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW NORMAL IDLING SPEED IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED AT SHARPLY LOWER ROAD SPEEDS. *JS UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/9/13. *PE
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 1, 2013•Document ID: 10029104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SI-B13-04-09
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2009
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: DURING THE COLD START IN THE MORNING, THE ENGINE RUNS VERY ROUGHLY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. MODELS E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, AND E61. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 4/21/10. *PE UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED ON 4/25/2013. MODELS ARE F01, F02, E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, E71. MODEL YEARS STILL UNKNOWN. *KB UPDATED 7/10/13. *PE
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149339Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SI B12 14 12 April 2013 Engine Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 14 12 dated January 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored. E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92 and E93: 2D5A - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D5B - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 2D60 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D61 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 2D9F - camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 2DA1 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 300C - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 300D - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 300E - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 300F - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25: 130104 - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 130108 - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 130304 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 130308 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 130E11 - Camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 130F11 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 164020 - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 164021 - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 164030 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 164031 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low CAUSE One or both (intake and/or exhaust) of the VANOS gear assemblies have failed; the attaching bolts may have also loosened and/or broken.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149338Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120912
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIntermittently, the engine idle speed may fluctuate up and down or cut off under any of the following circumstances, without any relevant faults stored in the DME memory: * While driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at speeds below approx. 10 mph * While idling, low-speed maneuvering such as parking, or if the steering is turned to the full-lock position Unfavorable DME software
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149335Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMService Action: Replace the Coolant Pump. Coolant is leaking from the coolant pump. CAUSE The coolant pump may develop cracks in the plastic housing. These cracks may result in a coolant leak.
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-12-17-12
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR, DUE TO DELAY IN DOWNSHIFTING, THE ENGINE HAS A DELAY RESPONSE AFTER DECELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS AND THEN REACCELERATING. MODELS F25 (X3), F10 (5 SERIES), F07 (5 GT), E70 (X5), E71 (X6). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 08/05/2014 *JS
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150130Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651009
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.
Associated Products (173)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150123Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 631009
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINFORMATION Note: Failures that result from the installation of non-approved accessories and/or non-original parts are not covered. Procedure A with Reprogramming and Encoding the Vehicle Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program. Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. If a control module fails to program correctly or initializations are required, the additional work must be claimed with separate labor operations under the applicable defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. And, if necessary, also: Procedure A without Reprogramming and Encoding the Vehicle (Vehicle is already at the Correct I-Level) Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150119Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 610813
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFront or Rear Windshield Wipers Fail to Operate. INFORMATION The following troubleshooting hints are based on known areas that can cause the situations described above to occur. 1. Front windshield wiper failure: perform the following checks only when the front windshield wiper fails to operate. If the rear wipers fail to operate, proceed to section 2. * Check Fuse F44 (30 A) and replace as necessary. * Check connector X333 at the front wiper motor to makes sure it is plugged in correctly, and no corrosion exists at the connection. Repair as needed.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150117Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 610513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle does not start. CAUSE Software error in the CAS (Car Access System).
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150116Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 610512
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBattery Discharged Because of Unfavorable Driving Profile. In certain situations, the battery may become discharged when the vehicle is driven frequently on short trips (less than 3 miles per trip), or when the telephone or entertainment system is used for up to 30 minutes while the vehicle is stationary. CAUSE The vehicle charging system, in extreme conditions, is not able to properly compensate for the excessive discharging of the battery caused by an unfavorable driving profile.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150107Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 320210
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Squeaking Noises from Steering Wheel While Turning. There is a squeaking noise from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned. The rubber boot on the steering column is not positioned correctly or lacks sufficient grease for the plastic bearing. INFORMATION The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version. In ""Information Search,"" select the ""Function Structure"" tab. Select ""Chassis and Suspension / Steering / Steering interference noise,"" and then press ""Start Search."" Select test plan ""AM3201_00222 - Steering noises."" The BMW Group has integrated NED (Non-electric Diagnosis) into diagnosis for the purpose of finding the cause of mechanical, acoustic and visual problems. Refer to bulletin B07 03 10 for more details."
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150106Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 240113
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOil Leak from Transfer Case. Oil is leaking from the transmission area, or oil seepage is noticed from the transmission/transfer case area during a service. CAUSE The leak can be misdiagnosed as a transmission fluid leak from either the mechatronics sleeve or transmission oil pan. The leak is actually coming from the transfer case (input or output shaft seal).
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150101Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130712
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures. The customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: * During a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * During a hot start, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. ??While driving or idling, the engine will misfire and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * Various misfire faults are stored in DME fault memory. CAUSE An internal failure of the high-pressure fuel injector can lead to incorrect operation.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150100Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130409
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) may be stored in the DME control module. The engine rough running complaint can be reproduced on a cold start in the workshop. During the course of diagnosis, the spark plugs, removed from the misfiring cylinders after the problem was reproduced, are found to be soaked (?wet?) with fuel, while the injector tips are covered with a layer of carbon deposit.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150099Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130213
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121611
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and the engine has reduced power (engine failsafe mode).
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