BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Service Bulletins (2015)
423 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2018•Document ID: 10142929Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
Associated Products (109)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10142943Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660814
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySide View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
Associated Products (129)Associated Documents - December 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136738Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650915
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
Associated Products (149)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146769Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650414
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C 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. 1. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code ""930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault (moisture)"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. 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 (154)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146765Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613617
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"BATTERY DISCHARGE CCM (CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE) DISPLAYED: COMFORT ACCESS DISABLED. One or more of the following conditions are present: * CCM ""Battery. Discharge in standstill."", or similar, is displayed. * Comfort Access and contactless tailgate opening are not working. * Vehicle can still be unlocked with radio remote control (ID transmitter). Fault conditions are cleared upon engine restart. FEM (Front Electronics Module) software error Unauthorized (radio remote control out of range) access to vehicle has been attempted at least seven times with Comfort Access or Smart Opener (contactless tailgate opening) when the vehicle was locked. As a result of these unauthorized access attempts, the following conditions were set: * CCM ""Battery. Discharge in standstill."", or similar, is displayed * Terminal 30F (switched battery terminal when fault occurs) was deactivated, preventing Comfort Access and contactless tailgate opening."
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146763Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVARIOUS CCM (CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES) CAUSED BY SHORTED K-CAN. The customer states that one or more of the following CCM are displayed: * 627 - Steering behavior: Drive moderately * 070 - Steering: Drive moderately * 765 - Rear-end collision restricted * 850 - Pedestrian warning restricted * 236 - Driving stabilization: Drive moderately * 299 - SOS call system failure * 042 - Brake system: Drive moderately After performing a vehicle test, one or more of the following fault codes are stored: * ACSM (Advanced Safety Crash Module) - C9549A Message faulty (seat memory), ACSM receiver, driver's seat module transmitter * FEM (Front Electronics Module) - D91DE0 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL * FEM - D91EE5 No message, receiver FEM, passenger seat module transmitter * ACSM - C9540C Message missing, receiver ACSM, transmitter FEM * TMSL (Front Light Electronics Left) - D95402 Message missing, receiver TMSL, transmitter FEM * KOMBI - E11454 No message, receiver KOMBI, transmitter REM * FEM - D91DE6 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL * TMSR (Front Light Electronics Right) - D99401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM * TMSR - D99402 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM * FEM - 8041BA AHL system faulty * FEM - D916C3 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TCB * ZBE (Controller) - E2D403 No message, receiver CON, transmitter FEM-ZGM * TRSVC (Control unit for rear view camera and Side View) - CA9428 Message incorrect, receiver TRSVC, transmitter PDC-REM * TMSL - D95401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM * HU-H (Headunit High) - S0397 MOST configuration was not stored * TCB (Telematics Control Box) - E1445F KCAN2 or KCAN4: Line fault/electrical fault * FEM - 8041B6 LWR faulty * REM (Rear Electronics Module) - E58468 Body CAN2; communication fault * TRSVC- CA9427 Message incorrect, receiver all around vision camera, transmitter PDC/REM FEM - D91CEC Message missing, receiver FEM, transmitter REM * Shorted K-CAN wiring under drive
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146684Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, BMW Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146719Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What's New: Model - Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD support team; deleted scenario for old CDMA unit which are no longer supported. 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.
Associated Products (253)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146718Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow What is new The date in repair procedure and warranty section has been changed for vehicles produced to September 30, 2013 and from October 1, 2013.. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. INFORMATION Possibility of reproducing this situation is improved by the following conditions: High outside ambient temperature High humidity Note: It is very difficult to duplicate this issue. The fault may be reproduced under the following conditions: Air-conditioning system switched on Driving Experience switch NOT set to Eco Pro Slower fan speeds Temperature setting below 68F (20C) Trip duration at least 30 minutes Outside temperature above 68F (20C) NOTE: After parking the vehicle or switching off the air-conditioning system for at least 20 minutes, the symptom disappears (ice melts off evaporator and puddles under the car from the A/C drains). Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146715Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612817
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SME FAULT CODE 21F04B. One or several of the following check control messages (CCM) may be displayed: ""Engine fault! Power loss"" (CCM-ID: 29) ""Powertrain malfunction!"" (CCM-ID: 633) ""Hybrid system malfunctioning!"" (CCM-ID: 585) Note: The fault code 21F04B stated below may also be entered without any of the above mentioned CC messages being displayed A timing problem between the SME and the cell supervision circuit (CSC)."
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146714Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE FROM DOORS This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 10 16 dated March 2016 What's New: Added production locations/dates Clarified Cause Moved Procedure to attachment. Added Tape, Anti-static cleaner and lubricant. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening. Situation is worsened by: Option SA 760 high-gloss shadow line High ambient temperature Uneven driving surface
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146711Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B330216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHowling Noise from the Rear Differential. When coasting from 85 - 70 mph, there is a howling noise from the rear differential. CAUSE Resonance behavior during the running-in phase of the PHEV rear differential.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149260Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621616
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWARRANTY INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program. 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) allowances. Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it does require an individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments Vehicle Programming and Coding When ISTA/P automatically reprograms and codes all the vehicle's control modules that currently do not have the latest software, and if control module failures occur during this programming procedure: ? Please claim this consequential control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this bulletin with the applicable KSD2/AIR labor operations. Other Repairs Control module failures that occurred prior to this programming procedure and/or additional work is performed as a result of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related test plans: ? When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim the control module-related and/or other repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2/AIR.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149257Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612617
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCharging of the high voltage battery is interrupted and will not complete. A change in the job structure in ISTA causes the BDC to open the 30B relay unexpectedly.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149254Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612417
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DO NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY. ? Sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons ? CC Message ""Cruise control without function"" displayed ? Sporadic or continuous malfunction of shift paddles Frictional corrosion on connector line (wiring harness) between switch cluster and steering wheel"
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149240Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410316
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEDGE CORROSION IN THE INNER DOOR JAMB AREA. Corrosion on inner door panels at the following holes and cavity openings: ? Door brake (1). ? Door wiring harness pass-thru (2).
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110117
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T AND S63T ENGINE: VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT. This SI provides a new tool and a new procedure for the N63TU valve seals replacement. Please refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 01 13 - N63 and N63TU Engines: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity SI B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) SI B11 04 13 - N63TU Engine: Engine Oil Consumption If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136745Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
Associated Products (242)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality will therefore no longer function after that date. The BMW Assist functionalities that are affected includes the following: SOS/E-Call including Automatic crash notification Concierge Service Remote Service Teleservices The vehicle's exisiting Bluetooth(r) wireless functionality is NOT affected.
Associated Products (186)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146659Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? Situation: Information added about Bluetooth functionality that is not affect by this Service Action ? Correction: Information added about lease returns, loaner, CPO and used vehicles that are not eligible for the 3 customer options ? Information: Removed scenario regarding new/unsold Z4s & X1s ? Procedure: Added info about COMBOX retrofit that it does not affect Bluetooth functionality ? Warranty: Added info that the correct flat rate labor operation that corresponds to the option the customer selected is claimed and removed information about Z4s & X1s . The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality will therefore no longer function after that date. The BMW Assist functionalities that are affected includes the following: SOS/E-Call including Automatic crash notification Concierge Service Remote Service Teleservices The vehicle's exisiting Bluetooth(r) wireless functionality is NOT affected.
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