BMW i8 Service Bulletins (2019)
87 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149543Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641118
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySTATIONARY CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING. After the high voltage (HV) charging procedure, the stationary climate control (aka preconditioning) does not work. This is part of the normal design. There is no fault or defect.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149537Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611018
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, THE ENGINE CAN BE SWITCHED OFF ONLY VIA THE EMERGENCY-OFF.. * On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets. * The engine can only be switched off by pressing the START/STOP button three times (Emergency STOP) * Various Check Control messages are displayed. * At a minimum the following fault code is present: D91C86 - CAN message, status functional safety (ST_FSSY): Timeout-BDC * Additional fault messages may also be displayed Software error in the central gateway of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit. Note: Parts replacement does NOT provide a solution!
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149534Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540618
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: CHECKING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACING CONVERTIBLE TOP LOCKING BASE PLATE. The knurled bolts on the convertible top locking base plates may not have been installed correctly on the cowl panel. The knurled bolts may not have been pressed completely into the base plate.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149531Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512118
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE FROM INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR. There is a groaning noise coming from the interior door grab handle when opening or closing the door. Improper torque of the interior grab handle screws.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149530Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512018
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE FROM A PILLAR WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR. There is a groaning noise from the A pillar area when opening or closing the doors. CAUSE The A pillar seal is sticking to the door in the area shown below. Condition the A pillar seals on both sides of the vehicle.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150896Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660118
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE. Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span. Remote key will NOT: * Open/close vehicle door locks * Start engine (except when held directly against steering column) CC message ""Battery of remote key empty (ID:00067)"" displayed Fault memory entry ""BDC 804415- ID Transmitter: Battery under-voltage"" stored Remote key battery has been drained, possibly by elevated standby current (faulty capacitor). "
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150057Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
Associated Products (179)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. 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 (193)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146764Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGrating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (SZL), coil spring or steering wheel. When the steering wheel is turned, the connection between the steering wheel and the steering column switch cluster causes torsional stress, which creates a noise in the coil spring cassette.
Associated Products (24)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 - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150978Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150956Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B000616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints: technical Service Plugin Hybrids, (PHEV) MPGe Fuel Economy Rating.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146794Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B65 09 15 November 2016 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms,SRS Technical Service NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The Head Unit-High (HU-H) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperative and there is no audio output 2. Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds Fault Code E1C440 set No Fault Codes set Software error in the Head Unit High (HU-H)
Associated Products (170)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151375Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621016
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names. INFORMATION Design of the HUD has limited display area. (It can only show a certain number of text characters). NOTE: Parts replacement or programming the vehicle will not recitify the situation!
Associated Products (168)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151371Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610816
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"DC/DC Converter does not supply sufficient 12V power. Customer probably has a CCM stating ""Battery is not charged"" (CCM-ID: 213) is displayed. Customer may report a variety of other issues: Erratic KOMBI behavior Malfunction of any device powered by 12V electrical Vehicle not starting, or reduced 12V power while driving Vehicles from production date 10/1/2015 with the following software levels: I01: 15-11-501 up to and including 16-07-500 I12: 15-11-501 up to and including 16-03-503 CAUSE EME Software"
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151370Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610416
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SI B61 04 16 General Electrical June 2016 Technical Service EME Fault Code 222C02 Following Replacement or Programming- Diagnosis. Programming, (e.g. following replacement), can cause EME fault code ""222C02 - Electronic immobilizer protection against tampering: expected response implausible"" to be stored. After clearing, the fault comes back during a test drive. Improper EME software"
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151367Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:COLUMN; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"STEERING COLUMN STALK SWITCH STICKING. The steering column stalk switch for the turn signal sticks when actuating ""headlight flasher"" mode. Interference fit between stalk switch and upper steering column shroud."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151361Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryErroneous Wheel Speed Sensors Plausibility Faults - Diagnosis. INFORMATION These faults do NOT indicate brake system malfunction, or cause Check Control message display. Do not replace any parts! Perform a 12V battery reset and clear the fault memory. In case one of the plausibility faults returns after a short test drive, diagnose it using the corresponding ISTA test plan for the wheel speed sensor faults.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151335Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840314
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBluetooth 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 Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware.
Associated Products (264)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDifficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key. Lock cylinder difficult to turn when unlocking with mechanical key. CAUSE Door lock actuator
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