BMW 135i Service Bulletins
146 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150133Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651310
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn all audio modes (radio, CD, AUX-In, etc.), the audio output is distorted. It is more noticeable with high bass and high audio volume settings. There may also be an intermittent interference noise coming from the loudspeakers at low audio volume or when the radio is turned off. Audio settings in the RAD2+ (radio professional)
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150131Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651013
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector."" When the new mat is installed in the vehicle, too much pre-load pressure will prevent the mat from being enabled. ISTA/P WILL NOT enable the new part, and will cause permanent damage to it."
Associated Products (51)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: 10150128Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBasic SVS: Voice Recognition Inoperative After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.x, the voice recognition (Basic SVS) is inoperative. NOTE: The Basic SVS only includes voice recognition for phone functions. Error in the coding data of ISTA/P 2.48.x The voice recognition function is unintentionally deactivated.
Associated Products (32)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 640313
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIHKA Control Panel Not Working. IHKA (Integrated Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning) panel does not work or light up. CAUSE Fuse blown or chaffed wire for rear trunk light
Associated Products (5)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).
Associated Products (134)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10038217Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-11-03-08
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2011
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
Associated Products (97)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149460Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840313
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Roadside Assistance and BMW Online Services Inoperative After Programming. Roadside Assistance and BMW Online services are inoperative after programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48 or higher. The symptoms are as follows: * BMW Online - No network available when selected * Roadside Assistance - When selected, a message stating "Service not enabled or contract expired" is displayed. Also, "Start service" is grayed out and cannot be selected. CAUSE Software error in the CIC (Car Information Computer)"
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149441Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 513608
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory button typically will return the mirror to the stored position. Poor electrical contacts of the mirror drive in the mirror housing INFORMATION The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Complete the diagnosis test plan using the latest ISTA version. The test plan can be accessed via the following path: ""Information Search / Function Structure / Body / Mirror / Exterior mirrors / Driver's or passenger side / Electrochromic Mirror,"" and then press ""Start Search."" Select the test plan ""B5116_ECSPPL2."""
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340208
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryErroneous Brake Pad Replacement Message. The Dynamic Stability Control module (DSC) calculates the brake pad replacement intervals based on information from the front and rear axle brake pad wear sensors. When replacement of the front and or rear brake pads is necessary, the DSC control module triggers an indicator lamp located in the vehicle's instrument cluster. However, the brake pad indicator lamp may be illuminated although a replacement of the brake pads is not necessary. Additionally, one or both of the following fault codes may be stored in the DSC control module: * 5DE0 Brake-pad wear: plausibility, front axle * 5DE1 Brake-pad wear: plausibility, rear axle CAUSE DSC software error
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149429Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130409
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N54 - Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The 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. Possible cause: high-pressure injector failure (leakage or incorrect spraying pattern) due to internal wear or unfavorable stock of tolerances IMPORTANT: For comprehensive N54 drivability diagnostics, always refer to the ""N54 Engine Diagnostic Fault Tree"" file (the current version ""02_14_13"" is found as a PDF attachment to SI B12 55 06)."
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRAD2plus: Radio Causes Battery Drain. The vehicle's battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.g., overnight). The RAD2+ radio doesn't allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and causes a current draw from the battery with ignition off.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149296Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN51, 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 (26)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150389Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652212
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. The Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150385Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650110
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"CCC - ""Please Insert Navigation DVD"" Appears on CID. The navigation map DVD cannot be read or detected. The message ""Please insert navigation DVD"" appears in the CID (Central Information Display). The navigation system is inoperative. This situation may also occur when upgrading to a new navigation map. The old map is recognized but the new one is not. CAUSE Faulty DVD drive; read error due to hardening of the anti-vibration gel on the read head"
Associated Products (106)Associated Documents - November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10049679Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-12-18-12
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: IF BSD COMMUNICATION IS DISRUPTED, OIL LEVEL SENSOR DATA IS NO LONGER RECEIVED BY DME. BSD COMMUNICATION FAULT(S), AFTER REPAIRS ARE SHORTLY SET, REQUIRES REMOVAL OF IGNITION HARNESS FROM CYLINDER HEAD COVER. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - October 12, 2012•Document ID: 10049439Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-1214
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - October 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150334Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651512
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Service Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD). Note: The INITIAL enabling code ""FSC CIC map, N. America 2013 INITIAL"" is necessary to start the installation process and to activate the road map database."
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