BMW 535i Service Bulletins (2013)
399 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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: 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: 10149305Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 370112
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRear Ride Level Control Inactive. INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty when the "cause" of the moisture ingress into the trunk and relay is the result of defects in materials or workmanship of the vehicle. Defect Code:Refer to KSD2See below Labor Operation:Labor Allowance:Description: 61 31 898Refer to KSD2Replace the relay for the air supply system. and 37 99 0003 FRUWork time to repair pin connectors and install rubber insulator Refer to KSD2 and select and use the defect code for the "causal" part. Claim this additional work with the "causal" part repair defect code. Even though work time labor operation code 37 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.
Associated Products (10)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: 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. #:
- 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: 10150373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 310412
- 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
Associated Products (32)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
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - October 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150326Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 511812
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCreaking Noise from the B-pillar. A creaking noise can be heard from the left or right B-pillar when driving on rough roads. CAUSE Slight movement between the two overlapping metal pieces of the B-pillar
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150323Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 310112
- Date Added:
- December 3, 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 (56)Associated Documents - October 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 160212
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SI B16 02 12 Fuel Supply Systems October 2012 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 02 12 dated July 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT TeileClearing for Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) System.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130612
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63 and N74 Engine: ISTA/D 2.33 Diagnostic Error in the Low-pressure Fuel Supply Sensor Value. INFORMATION When diagnosing the low-pressure fuel supply sensor with one of the following test plans and ISTA/D 2.33, an error will be encountered in the display. The value of the low-pressure fuel supply sensor will read 0 bar at all times. * B1214_DI6KNDR * D18KHDR * AT1214_DIKNDR * AT1214_DIKHDR Do not replace the low-pressure fuel supply sensor. The operating pressure of the low-pressure fuel supply sensor can found in ""DME Diagnostic Query"" using the following procedure: 1. Exit the test plan and return to the control unit tree. http://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/omcgi.exe?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/14907...11/7/2012 Page 2 of 2 2. Select ""DME"" in the control unit tree. 3. Select "" Call Up ECU Functions."" 4. Select ""Diagnostic Query."" 5. Select ""Fuel Pressure (Low Pressure)."" 6. Select ""Query Status."" The engine must be running to verify operation of the pressure sensor. The software error will be corrected in ISTA/D 2.34, scheduled for release in December 2012. "
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - October 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122012
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: DME FC 160502 Crankcase Ventilation Heater Activation. The Service Engine Soon lamp is NOT illuminated. When diagnosing the vehicle for a customer complaint, the following fault is stored in the DME fault memory. FC 160502 Crankcase ventilation heater, activation: short circuit to ground. This is an erroneous fault that can be ignored.
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