BMW 540d Service Bulletins
373 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146766Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620717
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 07 17 dated May 2017 What's New: Changed affected production dates & options Procedure wording Changed I-level of software. G12 (7 Series) G30 (5 Series Sedan) Vehicles produced up to 3/1/2017. The instrument cluster (KOMBI) display does not appear when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster incorrectly initiates the safety mode causing the cluster display to remain dark.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146761Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA-PILLAR WIND NOISE. At vehicle speeds above 60 mph, wind noise is heard from the vicinity of the A-pillar. Excessive gap between the roof trim strip and the A-pillar.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146755Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160417
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FAULT CODE 194006 TANK LEAKAGE DETECTION MODULE, SOLENOID VALVE: JAMMED OPEN. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. The following fault code is stored in the DME: 194006 Tank leakage detection module, solenoid valve: jammed open is presentThe following fault code may also be stored with FC 194006: 190302 Fuel tank ventilation system micro-leak: Leakage larger than 0.5 mm. Vacuum leak in fuel tank ventilation system or an internal failure (pressure switch) of the NVLD (Natural Vacuum Leak Detection).
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146685Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660617
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHE SMART OPENER TAILGATE IS ACTIVATED TOO EASILY. The touchless tailgate opening/closing activation is: * Too sensitive * Randomly initiated Software error in the tailgate function module
Associated Products (7)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 - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146683Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613417
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (GWS). After the engine start-up, gear (Drive or Reverse) cannot be selected. Message ""No drive position change possible"" is displayed in the CC display. Gear can be selected only after vehicle goes through the sleep cycle. Unfavorable GWS gear shifter software"
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146678Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410317
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: WATER INGRESS BENEATH LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. Possible water leakage into luggage compartment through PVC weld on floor. Accumulation of water in luggage compartment may not be noticed due to drain location in the vicinity. Manufacturing process change moved PVC weld on underside of vehicle, beneath luggage compartment.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146677Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE MOUNT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT. There may be a rattling noise coming from the engine area at the transmission oil cooler thermostat or (on xDrive models only) the transmission oil cooler lines coming into contact with the left front output shaft. The bracket that holds the transmission oil cooler thermostat to the left front frame rail may be defective
Associated Products (9)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: 10146716Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620817
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. When programming the vehicle the instrument cluster fails to program. Missing software for instrument cluster.
Associated Products (9)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 - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150955Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B000117
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SI B00 01 17 General Maintenance and Hints for G30 QUALITY FEEDBACK
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