BMW 320i Service Bulletins
577 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150183Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDaytime Running Light Does Not Switch ON. The DRL (Daytime Running Light) is off and cannot be switched on after importing the personal profile from another vehicle. The CID (Central Information Display) display shows that it is active. CAUSE Software error when importing the personal profile from a vehicle which has a different head unit
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150182Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612313
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIntegrated Owner's Manual No Longer Available After Programming. After a programming or replacement of the Front Electronics Module (FEM), the customer states that the Integrated Owner's Manual (IBA) can no longer be selected in the vehicle. CAUSE FEM application error
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150169Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 360313
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJECT Service Action: Continental Tires, Inspect and Replace if Necessary. During manufacturing process of the Continental tires, there may have been a deviation from the production specifications. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F30, F31 and F32 vehicles. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 659. If code number 659 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 659 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action."
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150167Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340313
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIncorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. 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. The customer notices implausible remaining distances (too high or too low) on the front and/or the rear axle brake system. Note: E9x vehicles with xDrive are not affected by this bulletin. Software calculation in the brake pad wear model
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150161Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55: Engine Difficult to Start at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The complaint may include any of the following symptoms: * The engine stalls immediately after a cold start before driving away * The engine may run roughly or misfire after a cold start * The engine does not start cold or may take several attempts * To assist starting when cold, the accelerator may need to be depressed slightly and the idle speed raised for a few seconds so the engine does not stall This can occur most frequently at outside ambient temperatures between -15°C and + 15°C. It is possible that the Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with misfire fault(s) stored, but it is equally possible that there will be no faults stored in the DME. Unfavorable DME software Cold start or idling problems may arise due to poor fuel quality. The use of summer fuel during cold outside temperatures may also lead to such problems.
Associated Products (83)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150159Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 120113
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMN16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine temperature is increasing to full operating temperature. The following fault may be stored in the DME: ??FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal CAUSE Unfavorable DME knock sensor diagnostic at outside ambient temperatures below -5° C
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 611513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"ACSM and ICM Warning Lamps Are Illuminated. Various warning lamps and check control messages relating to the ACSM and ICM systems are illuminated. Many ""No Message"" faults are stored for various control modules. The ACSM and ICM modules may also not be responding to a vehicle test in ISTA. CAUSE Ground point Z10*10B is loose."
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 611413
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNoise from Steering Column Switch Cluster when Turning. A scraping noise is heard from the SZL (Steering Column Switch Cluster) area. This occurs when turning the wheel from 30 to 60 degrees. CAUSE The unlocking pin in the SZL makes contact with the steering wheel.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150258Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 170212
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B17 02 12 October 2013 Cooling SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 17 02 12 dated November 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Low Coolant Warning Is Displayed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130413
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION An error has been identified 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. Correct part numbers and applicable production dates: P/N 13 64 7 639 994 is for all vehicles produced from 7/2013 P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced from 1/2011 to 7/2013 P/N 13 53 7 568 607 is for all vehicles produced to 1/2011 It is good practice to verify that the part number being removed from the engine matches the new injector part number, until further notice. When the ETK data is corrected, a notification will be distributed.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 640412
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Blower Makes an Unusual Noise. An unusual howling noise is heard coming from the glove compartment and passenger foot well area (blower motor). 6. Remove the cover (1) by loosening the three fasteners circled in red, and then remove the side panel trim piece (2) by CAUSE Foreign material such as leaves may have entered the blower motor via the fresh air intake.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152353Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620513
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHead-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Application error between the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152352Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 540213
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySunroof Gets Stuck or Moves in Small Steps. During opening or closing the sunroof, one or more of the following situations may occur: 1. The sunroof becomes stuck 2. One-touch open and close no longer works 3. The sunroof moves in small steps. CAUSE Software error in the sunroof control module (FZD) Some or all of the following fault codes may be stored: 0x030212 - SHD: Activation timeout, no block recognition 0x030214 - SHD: Zero position passed, loss of calibration 0x030215 - SHD: Invalid characteristic curve, not normalized 0x030216 - SHD: 90% motor temperature threshold exceeded 0x030217 - SHD: Motor operation interrupted by overheating 0x030218 - SHD: Motor does not start due to overvoltage or undervoltage 0x030219 - SHD: Errors in the checksum coding 0x03021C - SHD: Not initialized due to invalid marginal conditions (motor driver) 0x030220 - SHD: System not normalized 0x801A02 - Coding: Control unit is not coded
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152348Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130512
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. Mechanical vibrations inside the high-pressure fuel pump
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152347Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130413
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION An error has been identified 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. Correct part numbers and applicable production dates: P/N 13 64 7 639 994 is for all vehicles produced from 7/2013 P/N 13 64 7 597 870 is for all vehicles produced up to 7/2013
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10152345Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121513
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. Various faults related to VANOS operation are stored in the DME. While performing the test plan, the results may appear to be inconclusive because the fault will not clear from DME fault memory. CAUSE This is due to a programming error associated with ISTA/P 2.49 and lower. The error is corrected with ISTA/P 2.50.2 or higher.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630512
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid. The customer may notice the tail lamp is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. CAUSE The tail lamp is not attached to the trunk lid properly.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150229Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612812
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Key Intermittently Not Detected and Not Possible to Start Engine. Intermittently it is not possible to start the engine. Terminal 15 cannot be switched on. The remote control key is not detected inside the vehicle. The following check control messages are displayed: * ""Remote control not present or disrupted. Not possible to start engine"" * ""No remote control. Not possible to start engine"" Note: The vehicle can still be started via the emergency start coil on the side of the steering column. Front Electronic Module (FEM) software error"
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 610713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Service Action: Repair Corrosion Protection on the Trunk B+ Connector. The corrosion protection on the outside of the trunk (back of rear right-hand wheel arch) around the battery positive connector is insufficient, and leads to corrosion on the body. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F30 vehicles which were produced from 9/2011 to 10/2012. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 645. If code number 645 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 645 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150221Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBrake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.
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