BMW R 1200 GS Service Bulletins (2011)
174 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146632Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector part number using the new the parts table. 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 (214)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146603Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NBT HEAD UNIT ABORTS IMPORT OF CD Whats New: ? G12 (7 Series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty Section updated for removal of G12 and I01 . 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 (160)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146598Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620317
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?SERVICE ACTION: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IN KM/H . When the instrument cluster's digital speedometer has been set to display metric speed and distance values, there is no display of the miles per hour. US regulations specify that even with the instruments set to display metric values, a ""Miles per hour"" display must also be present for immediate visual reference. To confirm language settings use the iDrive controller: Menu, Vehicle Settings, Language/Units, then - Distance - Dig (digital) Speedometer Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) software error."
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146576Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Service Action: Replace the Flexible Disc on the rear driveshaft What's New: ? A new Plus Code labor operation has been added. Refer to the Warranty section. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B26 05 16 dated December 2016. The flexible disc (giubo) that connects the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may crack. Excessive angular load on the flexible disc on the driveshaft.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ISTA test plan. . 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 (220)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146569Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SERVICE ACTION: SERVICE ACTION: N63T ENGINE CHECK AND REPLACE THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES What's New: ? Defect Code format updated ? Consequential Additional Repair(s) statement added ? Overlapping Labor Procedure statement added . The crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic coggurated hoses are not fitted with the self-locking spacers. The self-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - January 12, 2017•Document ID: 10136755Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC3300317
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.
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- 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 - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146779Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B070314
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. 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 (256)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146892Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCBS BRAKE PAD CALCULATION AND CORRECTION. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. No brake warning light is illuminated. CBS shows 3,107 miles or slightly higher for the next brake service displayed via Key Reader, or vehicle's Control Display (in Vehicle Info/Status/Service required/Brake pads) CAUSE CBS calculates the remaining brake pad wear based on brake pressure, speed, vehicle specific parameters (i.e. NAO pads), brake temperature as well as cumulative brake application time. Due to variation of these parameters and outside environmental influences, this calculation can deviate from the real brake pad wear. Starting from the above-mentioned production dates of the vehicles indicated, the CBS brake pad wear calculation has been changed, and is now based only on the brake pad wear sensor. Important Note: To avoid a too-slow wear prediction, the CBS brake model will estimate the need for repairs, in some cases, rather early. Calculation will level at 3,107 miles and stay at this value until the CBS brake pad wear sensor is triggered. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/36...11/8/2016 Page 2 of 2 After the sensor is triggered, the CBS mileage will count down indicating to the customer that the brake repairs will be due.
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Associated Products (109)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147546Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513015
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Replace the Tailgate Tension Spring. Tailgate does not stay in fully open position.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121016
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63T - Drivetrain Malfunction Message after Driving for Several Hours This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 10 16 dated April 2016. ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed with reduced engine power. Erroneous misfire faults may be stored for cylinders 3 and 6. The situation is most likely to occur after driving for several hours at constant highway speeds with light throttle (low load and low engine speed). Cycling ignition off and back on again clears the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning DME software (plausibility check error)."
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC2100116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
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- 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 - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151297Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC62571524_03
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDuring programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC55250630_03
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGrinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC2100116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110815
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015. SUBJECT N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
Associated Products (60)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.
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