BMW 528i Service Bulletins
504 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 360314
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRDC: Incorrect Tire Position Displayed with Air Pressure Drop. When there is a low tire pressure warning, in some cases the position of the affected tire may be incorrectly displayed in the instrument cluster and CD (Control Display). Software error in the RDC (tire pressure control) module in conjunction with wheel electronics part number 4 078 787 or 4 079 152.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620613
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCondition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000. The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 360211
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Functional Changes. INFORMATION There has been a disruption in the production and supply chain of certain electronic components. These events have influenced global manufacturing facilities, including the automotive sector. In order to fulfill customer demand and maintain production schedules, BMW has made a change to the Tire Pressure Monitor System of certain vehicles. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/16234.2.B360211.... 6/8/2014 Page 2 of 2 Although the basic system operation and function remain the same, changes have been made to the vehicle's display elements when a low tire pressure condition occurs. The following points apply to vehicles produced during the period listed above: * The Tire Pressure Monitor System continues to meet all federal requirements. * When a low tire pressure condition is detected, a general system warning is issued. The warning will be displayed in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) and/or Control Display, depending on the vehicle's equipment level (refer to the attachment). * When a driver is alerted to a low pressure condition, all four tires should be inspected for damage and proper inflation. The system components, wheel electronics and central antennae/module are fully compatible with current replacement parts. This functional change represents a running production change and is not a defect in materials or workmanship. Any further changes to the system function or components will be communicated in a future bulletin. It is imperative that all service personnel be familiar with these changes. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148315Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340213
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIncorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes). The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. Software calculation of the brake pad wear model in the DSC.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148313Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 320114
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Replace Power Steering Pump Belt Pulley. The screw connection on the power steering pump belt pulley may slacken. This may lead to an audible squeaking and rattling at the pulley drive. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves 5 Series 535d vehicles according to VIN selection. First check if a Service Action label with a code number 682 is already attached to the B-pillar. If a code number 682 has been punched out, the Campaign has already been performed and no further action is necessary. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 310112
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryClicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130712
- Date Added:
- November 13, 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 (82)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148307Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120514
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20/N26: Engine Fails to Run on Repeated Cold Start. The engine turns over but does not start on a repeat cold-starting attempt. For example, on the first cold start the engine may start normally, but if shut off right away, the engine may then fail to start and remain running on the next repeated attempts. Unfavorable DME software in combination with the NGK SILZKBR8B8S spark plug
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMTurbocharger Coolant Pump: Fault Code 20A503. "Drive Faulty" message is displayed in the Check Control. Fault code 20A503 "Turbocharger coolant pump, self diagnosis: Signal implausible" is stored in the DME. Unfavorable DME software application
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148276Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650514
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTraffic Information Is Inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * Traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * The traffic list is empty. 1. The Offboard Availability (backend) system is unavailable and is not sending traffic information. 2. The traffic information feature is not activated correctly.
Associated Products (209)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148273Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 610314
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts. Various power management faults can be stored: * 213901 - Power management: Reduction or shutdown of individual electrical consumer * 8040BD - Reset or deactivation of Terminal 30F * 8040B9 - De-activation of terminal 30B: Top start capability limit reached * 8020E8 - Reset or deactivation of terminal 30F * 800E89 - FRM: start capability limit reached with lights active during stationary mode * 93076B - Deactivation of terminal 30B: upper start capability limit reached * 93076A - Deactivation of terminal 15: upper start capability limit reached, but deactivation preventer active * 93076C - Deactivation of terminal 30B: upper start capability limit reached, but deactivation preventer or legal loads active * 930769 - Deactivation of terminal 15: upper start capability limit reached Note: When the outside temperatures drop below 46F, the charging system is switch to full charge. CAUSE * The check control message (ID 229) is caused by a heavily discharged battery. * The check control message is triggered when the current state of charge (SoC) of the battery approaches the minimum SoC that is required to start the vehicle (start capability limit). * In low outside ambient temperatures, the start capability limit of the vehicle is higher. Therefore it takes more energy from the battery to start a cold engine. * Without the early warning of the check control message, the current state of charge would drop below the start capability limit and the vehicle would not start. * The vehicle's intelligent power management system actively takes measures to increase the charge of the battery, such as increasing idle speed and reducing or shutting
Associated Products (242)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148262Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 310312
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGroaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148259Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 240313
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation can be more noticeable while driving on roads with slight turns or with an increasing gradient. Unfavorable EGS and DME software
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148258Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130712
- Date Added:
- November 13, 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 (80)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121712
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response. A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation can be more noticeable while driving on roads with slight turns or with an increasing gradient. Unfavorable EGS and DME software
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148252Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120113
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Transmission Intermittently Goes into ""P"" or ""N"" After MSA Engine Start. After an MSA engine start, the transmission intermittently goes into the Park (P) or Neutral (N) position without any customer influence. This problem can be sporadic, difficult to reproduce, and no relevant faults are stored. Unfavorable DME/EGS software"
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110514
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryS63TU Engine: Noises from Leaking Exhaust Manifold. A rattling, knocking, clattering or hissing noise can be heard from the engine compartment while the engine is running. It is more pronounced when the engine is under load. CAUSE The exhaust manifold attaching screws have come loose, causing an exhaust leak.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10148010Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840114
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance call * My BMW Remote App * BMW Online - Google local search * Concierge CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive. * No active contract for ConnectedDrive features Offboard Availabilty (Backend) system issues * The external network was/is inoperative. * No data is sent to the vehicle.
Associated Products (211)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147923Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612213
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"""Increased battery discharge!"" CC Message upon Startup. CAUSE A software error in the Intelligent Battery Sensor causes an incorrect State of Charge (SoC) to be stored in the DME. The power management system then interprets this as a heavily discharged battery and informs the customer via a CC message. In reality, the battery does not have a problem."
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 360114
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFitting Winter Tires Properly to Vehicles with Ceramic Brakes. Wheel studs may loosen after wheels for the rear axle are incorrectly fitted to the front axle on vehicles equipped with option 2NK (ceramic brakes). Incorrect installation of rear axle winter tires (wheel style 409M) onto the front axle in conjunction with ceramic brakes
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