BMW 528i Service Bulletins
504 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149457Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651412
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit High: Vehicle Position Is Incorrect on the Navigation Map. The vehicle position on the navigation map is incorrect. With route guidance active, the vehicle is displayed: * In an incorrect location Or * Outside the planned route The navigation system integrated in the Headunit High (HU-H) is not calibrated correctly.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650813
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Illumination. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that loudspeaker illumination can vary from model to model. For an overview of the illuminated loudspeakers, refer to the attachment. IMPORTANT: The current version of the Owner's Manual for 5 Series vehicles is incorrect. On 5 Series vehicles (F07 and F10), only the main loudspeaker (moving part) in the dashboard and the two loudspeakers in the mirror triangles in the front doors are illuminated. The Owner's Manuals for 5 Series vehicles will be corrected with start of production of the MY2014 vehicles (July 2013). This Service Information will be updated as soon as a solution is available for adjustment of the brightness of the illuminated loudspeakers. A software solution is expected to be available with ISTA/P 2.50.0 in July 2013.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149455Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650713
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHiFi Audio System: Audio Intermittently Cuts Out in All Audio Modes. Intermittently, the audio cuts out in all audio modes (e.g,. AM/FM radio, Satellite radio, CD/DVD, AUX-In, etc.) Application error in the HiFi amplifier
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149454Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650613
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCHAMP2: Integrated Cooling Fan Is Noisy Intermittently. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that this only happens at high ambient temperatures, which keep the fan running after the ignition is turned off. The fan stops running when the head unit enters sleep mode (after approx. 6 minutes). This Service Information will be updated as soon as a solution is available. A software solution is expected to be available with ISTA/P 2.49.0 in March 2013.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149452Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 640113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149449Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620213
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInstrument Cluster Only Displays Background Image and Gear Indicator. The display in the instrument cluster intermittently only shows the background image and the gear indicator. * No fault code is stored * All gauges function correctly Note: The issue is rectified after a sleep mode cycle (ignition off for approx. 16 minutes). Software error in the instrument cluster introduced with software I-level 12-03-500 or higher (ISTA/P 2.46.1 or higher)
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149446Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 610211
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAdvanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics. Starting with the introduction of the F10 (5 Series), an advanced intelligent battery sensor has been used. This now makes it possible for the vehicle to monitor the condition of the battery in order to determine if the battery needs to be recharged or replaced, along with the remaining capacity of the battery. The analysis and testing of the battery's SoC (Stateof Charge) and SoH (State of Health) is now performed using ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) diagnosis. A separate test using a battery tester is no longer needed.
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149438Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 512111
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNoises from the Glove Compartment Door. When vehicle is in motion, a grating or creaking noise may be heard from the glove compartment area. CAUSE The coating on the centering ribs of the glove compartment door has worn off.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149427Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 111212
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 Engine: Engine Oil Filter Application. INFORMATION The current version of EPC does not provide all available options for the engine oil filters that are used in the N20 engine. The illustrations below will help identify the proper engine oil filter application until the EPC is corrected. Vehicles produced prior to 6/2012 will be equipped with a black plastic oil filter housing (1). In this case, engine oil filter kit P/N 11 42 7 634 291 should be used. Vehicles produced as of 6/2012 and later will be equipped with a silver aluminum oil filter housing (1). In this case, engine oil filter kit P/N 11 42 7 640 862 should be used.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149311Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; AIR BAGS; SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAirbag Warning Lamp Illuminated; Shorted Wire in Front Seat Harness. The airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated. One or more of the following faults will be stored in the ACSM (Advanced Crash Safety Module) as displayed in ISTA: 930979: Side airbag, driver: short-circuit to negative 930955: CAK, driver: short-circuit to earth 930925: Seat belt tensioner, driver: short-circuit to earth 9309CA: Seat belt lock contact, front passenger: communication fault 93095B: Active head restraint, front passenger: short-circuit to negative 93095F: Active head restraint, front passenger: line coupled 93093A: Seat belt tensioner, front passenger: resistance too great 93095E: Active head restraint, front passenger: resistance too great 9309CA: Seat belt lock contact, front passenger: break in circuit 930982: Side airbag, front passenger: resistance too great CAUSE A short in the wiring harness in the driver's or/and passenger's seat
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149309Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 621012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHead-Up Display Is Too Dark. The Head-up Display (HUD) is too dark. Rain/light/solar/condensation sensor (RLSB) hardware error
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149304Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 340213
- Date Added:
- November 26, 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. Software calculation of the brake pad wear model
Associated Products (29)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149300Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130712
- Date Added:
- November 26, 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 (69)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 - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149293Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 111012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N20 Engine: Repeated Juddering or Surging While Accelerating. The vehicle judders or surges repeatedly while accelerating in hot ambient temperatures between 3,000 RPM and 5,000 RPM. The Service Engine Soon lamp is not illuminated, and no fault codes are stored in the vehicle memory related to this complaint. CAUSE The EPDW (electropneumatic pressure convertor) for the turbocharger wastegate valve is binding internally.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150388Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651912
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-High: Navigation to an iPhone Address Is Inoperative. The route guidance to an address selected from the iPhone address book is inoperative. The navigation system integrated into the Headunit-High (HU-H) is not accepting addresses from the iPhone address book when the state (part of the address) is stored in the abbreviated form (e.g., NY instead of New York).
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651612
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Headunit-High: Navigation System Cannot Be Activated. The navigation system cannot be activated when entering the 20-digit INITIAL enabling code manually. This occurs after the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) for the vehicle was already performed and finished. The wrong 20-digit ""enabling code"" was entered during the first attempt; the Headunit-High locks up and the correct ""enabling code"" will not be accepted."
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- 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 - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150383Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 613812
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). After programming/coding the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.1 or earlier, the Car Access System (CAS) was incorrectly coded. This causes the anti-theft alarm system panic button on the remote control to not function. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F01, F02, F04, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25 vehicles which were produced August 2010 to June 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 637. If code number 637 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 637 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. Important Note: A campaign can be reserved in ISPA Light as ""Pending"" prior to submission of a claim. If you find this campaign reserved, please verify the reason before attempting to perform this repair."
Associated Products (46)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150372Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 310312
- Date Added:
- December 3, 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
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