BMW 535i Service Bulletins (2011)
383 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147918Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130413
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION There is an error in the current version of ETK regarding N55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. Installing the incorrect injector part number can lead to an erroneous Service Engine Soon lamp illumination and various mixture faults stored in the DME. The vehicle may also exhibit rough running at idle and while driving. F07 and F10: P/N 13 64 7 639 994 is for all vehicles produced from 7/2014 P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced from 1/2011 to 7/2014 P/N 13 53 7 568 607 is for all vehicles produced to 1/2011 F06, F12 and F13: P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced from 1/2011 P/N 13 53 7 568 607 is for all vehicles produced to 1/2011 Until further notice, it is good practice to verify that the injector part number being removed from the engine matches the new injector part number. Always review the vehicle history to identify if the injectors have already been replaced. When the ETK data is corrected, a notification will be distributed. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. [ Copyright (c)2014 BMW of North America, Inc. ] https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/16028.3.B130413... 4/24/2014
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147985Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840913
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMy BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.49.x or higher, the headlight and the horn can no longer be controlled using the My BMW Remote App from an iPhone. I-Level F001-13-03-501 or F010-13-03-501 and higher Note: The lock and unlock function via the App works as designed. CAUSE A software error in the central gateway (ZGW) control unit
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147984Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840613
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryiPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. INFORMATION Do not replace any other parts! Advise the customer that he/she must use one of the following: * The original Apple iPhone/iPOD USB cable that came with the device * A BMW supplied iPhone/iPOD USB adapter cable PARTS INFORMATION
Associated Products (94)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147982Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652313
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-High: Navigation Road Map Installation After Replacement. When replacing the HU-H, the road map database version that was in the defective HU-H must be installed in the new HU-H.
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147981Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 Seat Occupancy Detection. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. CAUSE The front passenger seat occupancy mat consists of a seat occupancy mat with a capacitive sensor system. This means a front passenger is detected by measuring the resistance of the human body. The fault is set when moisture is detected on the mat itself."
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147976Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620613
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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 (88)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. INFORMATION Part NumberDescriptionQuantity 11 36 7 583 207Adjustment unit inlet camshaft (VANOS)1 11 36 7 583 208Adjustment unit outlet camshaft (VANOS)1 Refer to ETK for additional bolts and gaskets. WARRANTY INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program. Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty. To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior to performing repairs, please see SI B01 02 11 for ""Emissions Warranty Coverage"" and refer to the ""Glossary of Emission Coverage"" attachment for more information. The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty, but beyond Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. 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. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the ""Search"" button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field. Other Repairs As outlined in the Procedure section, if other eligible and covered consequential work is required, claim this work under the defect code listed above with the applicable labor operations listed in KSD2."
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10053326Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-12-14-12
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: DIFFERENT FAULT CODES STORED FOR THE N51, N52K, N52T, AND N55 ENGINES IN THE DME RELATED TO VANOS AND CAMSHAFT POSITION. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE UPDATED 05/05/2014 *JS
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147955Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840913
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMy BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.49.x or higher, the headlight and the horn can no longer be controlled using the My BMW Remote App from an iPhone. I-Level F001-13-03-501 or F010-13-03-501 and higher Note: The lock and unlock function via the App works as designed. CAUSE A software error in the central gateway (ZGW) control unit
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147954Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 653009
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEnabling Code FSC/SWT - Enabling the Navigation System Map at QC1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check. INFORMATION New vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must be enabled via an enable code (FSC). This process is part of the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check performed with the ISID (ISTA Diagnosis). IMPORTANT: There is no programming involved!
Associated Products (119)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652513
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * No traffic information (RTTI / ARTTI) * BMW ASSIST ""My Info"" service doesn't work. CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive. * No active contract for ConnectedDrive features Offboard Availability (Backend) system issues * The external network was/is inoperative. * No data is sent to the vehicle."
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