BMW 535i Service Bulletins
503 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150099Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130213
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121611
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and the engine has reduced power (engine failsafe mode).
Associated Products (134)Associated Documents - March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10038217Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-11-03-08
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2011
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
Associated Products (97)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149459Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 840113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTelephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle. The telephone book does not transfer to the vehicle after the pairing process is completed. CAUSE Software error in the head unit.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - 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: 10149429Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 130409
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N54 - Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) may be stored in the DME control module. The engine rough running complaint can be reproduced on a cold start in the workshop. During the course of diagnosis, the spark plugs, removed from the misfiring cylinders after the problem was reproduced, are found to be soaked (""wet"") with fuel, while the injector tips are covered with a layer of carbon deposit. Possible cause: high-pressure injector failure (leakage or incorrect spraying pattern) due to internal wear or unfavorable stock of tolerances IMPORTANT: For comprehensive N54 drivability diagnostics, always refer to the ""N54 Engine Diagnostic Fault Tree"" file (the current version ""02_14_13"" is found as a PDF attachment to SI B12 55 06)."
Associated Products (12)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: 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.
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