BMW 640i Service Bulletins
597 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121619
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN FUNCTION FAULT STORED IN THE DME: The following faults may be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME): Fault code: Control module: Fault code text: 1A2806 DME Electric fan function: limited operation 1A4007 DME Electric fan function: Operating mode implausible And: There is no customer-facing vehicle symptom(s) or related check control message displayed. A software error may cause these faults to be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. 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. 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 (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light should now function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174317Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery. The Display Key Digital Key and the Digital Key Card are not affected. Electrostatic discharge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep. Various situations can lead to an electrostatic charge which is often not recognized by the customer. For example walking over carpet wearing shoes that have a hard rubber sole positive and negative charges are exchanged. The sole accumulates a negative charge and an electrostatic charge develops before touching the remote control key.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660817
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 6) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated January 2020. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be activated by either: 1. Selecting reverse with the shift selector 2. Camera activation via the button on the center console Camera function returns after a terminal change.
Associated Products (52)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652214
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
Associated Products (293)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650820
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur when browsing/scrolling through lists in the audio menu switching radio stations or albums. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module and light tube inside the headlight is damaged.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (137)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174016Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540819
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B54 08 19 dated December 2019. The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (259)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174012Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510820
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING OR CRACKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS: A groaning or cracking sound is present when opening and/or closing any of the doors. Interference between the door panel and door.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (138)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing (1).
Associated Products (131)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010518
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on.
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171503Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840220
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840120
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171499Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662017
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDISPLAY KEY IS NON-FUNCTIONAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B66 20 17 dated October 2019. The display key is non-functional. Display Key cannot be charged or switched on. An incorrect vehicle model appears on the key display. Possible defective display key battery or display key.
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