BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Service Bulletins (2015)
83 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTroubleshooting intermittent Steering Assistance with Electric Power Steering (EPS). Intermittent steering assistance failure CAUSE The power supply of the EPS control unit.
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151303Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111715
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63, N63TU and N63R Engines: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Repair Instructions This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 17 15 dated August 2015.. INFORMATION When removing and/or installing the engine upper oil pan assembly, the oil pan can sustain damage if this operation is not performed correctly. Before loosening or tightening the engine upper oil pan refer to the newly released Repair Instruction 11 13 010 ""Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump"" in ISTA/D 3.55.11 or higher for the proper procedures. IMPORTANT: The new repair instructions will state one of the following before reinstalling the upper engine oil pan. ""All threads must be cleaned with screw tap"" Or ""Clean all threads with screw tap. Order number 81 43 0 402 559"" Or ""Clean all threads with a thread cutter"". The current repair instruction terminology will be modified to include this information."
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151302Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing. Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission bell housing.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151274Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840715
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySOS Malfunction Is Displayed In Kombi Sporadically. After engine start-up, a CCM (Check Control Message) for SOS malfunction is displayed in the Kombi and in the CID (Central Information Display). One or more of the fault codes below may be stored in the TCB or Combox control unit: 0xB7F32B - GSM Antenna: Open Circuit 0xB7F31F - GSM Antenna: Short to ground 0xB7F31E - GSM Antenna: Open Circuit A signal error is identified during the aerial self-test performed by the TCB (Telematic Control Box or the Combox).
Associated Products (127)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151197Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650716
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI B65 19 15).
Associated Products (158)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151196Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNBT Head Unit Aborts Import of CD. While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head unit the process aborts. You will see 'import error' on the radio display when this occurs. NBT Head Unit software
Associated Products (159)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151194Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOwner's Manual is No Longer Accessible after Programming. The integrated owner's manual (IBA) is no longer accessible after programming the vehicle with either: ISTA/P 3.57.3 (F001-15-11-505) ISTA/P 3.58.0 (F001-16-03-501) ISTA/P 3.58.1 (F001-16-03-502) ISTA/P software error
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240712
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SI B24 07 12 Automatic Transmission March 2016 Technical Service bulletin. Hybrid Automatic Transmission: Fluid Maintenance Service Interval. INFORMATION Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00... Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles. This requirement is due to the hybrid-specific components that are contained in the transmission. Refer to Repair Instruction 00 00 630, ""Automatic transmission fluid service (GA8P70Z) N55 hybrid,"" for the proper servicing procedure. Refer to SI B00 09 12 for BMW Maintenance Program claim-related information."
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151155Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B000912
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Maintenance and General Hints March 2016 Technical Servic. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B00 09 12 dated August 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Hybrid Automatic Transmission: Fluid Maintenance Service Interval. The automatic transmission fluid is required to be changed at every second or third engine oil service depending on the production date of the vehicle (""connected"" maintenance service to the engine oil service at Service Counter numbers: 2, 4, 6, or 3, 6, 9 etc.). Vehicles produced up to 7/13 (Option Code SA8KC) The automatic transmission fluid is required to be changed at every second engine oil service. Vehicles produced from 7/13 (Option Code SA8KL) The automatic transmission fluid is required to be changed at every third engine oil service. Refer to SI B24 07 12 for additional information."
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151119Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840314
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures CAUSE Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware CORRECTOPM None available at this time. We are currently working with the device manufacturer on a solution.
Associated Products (267)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151116Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUBJECT Owner's Manual is No Longer Accessible after Programming. The integrated owner's manual (IBA) is no longer accessible after programming the vehicle with either: ISTA/P 3.57.3 (F001-15-11-505) ISTA/P 3.58.0 (F001-16-03-501) ISTA/P 3.58.1 (F001-16-03-502) ISTA/P software error
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
Associated Products (277)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151113Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641015
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCertain air conditioning condensers must be replaced. Premature condenser failure due to corrosion. Replace the condenser if the vehicle contains the affected part number (9255983) AND the production date of the part falls on or before 11/11/13.
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151108Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610314
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFebruary 2016 General Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 14 dated May 2015. SUBJECT Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge during Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days (an outside ambient temperature below 15F), customers may notice a check control message related to the battery displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. The check control message (ID 229) is caused by a heavily discharged battery. The check control message is triggered when the current state of charge (SoC) of the battery approaches the minimum SoC that is required to start the vehicle (start capability limit).
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151079Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130315
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014. SUBJECT N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error. The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an incorrect part number.
Associated Products (213)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151068Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B070314
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports). INFORMATION Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
Associated Products (206)Associated Documents - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651313
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 13 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Headunit-High: CID Is Blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" Is Displayed . Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is displayed on the CID. Fault Code B7F8C3 ""no response from CID (HW error: loss of CID communication)"" is stored in the HU-H Note: If Fault Code E1C440 ""Headunit Reset"" is also stored in the HU-H, this Service Information is not effective! Follow relevant test plan using ISTA diagnosis. Software error in the HU-H."
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
Associated Products (289)Associated Documents - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621415
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInstrument Cluster Multifunction Display Intermittently Blank . Some information displays in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) may intermittently go blank. This may include the tachometer and speedometer displays. There is a software error in the KOMBI.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613014
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B61 30 14. January 2016. General Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 30 14 dated December 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure . INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. This 12-volt battery replacement measure is: Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015. Applicable to vehicles that are still covered by the BMW Maintenance Program. This program is valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The calculation is based on the current date of repair. It is "applicable" when the 12volt battery was not replaced within the last 12 months. You can then perform the battery replacement as outlined below. Please check the warranty claim history for the specific vehicle in the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry to confirm the battery was not already replaced within the previous 12 months.
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