BMW X5 Service Bulletins (2014)
396 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147947Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 631013
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or Both Outside Mirror Turn Signals Do Not Operate. When using the left or right turn signal, the turn signal light on the outside mirror does not operate. CAUSE The outside mirror light assembly has a pin pushed back and makes a bad contact.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147946Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630514
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Adaptive Headlight Malfunction in Cold Weather. * In very cold weather conditions (32ºF or below) with the light switch in the automatic position, the CCM (Check Control Message) ""Adaptive headlight malfunction"" is displayed. * When the CC message is displayed, all the lights continue to function. * When switching the headlights to high beam and the headlight unit is cold, the mechanism inside the headlight is too stiff to move. CAUSE Software error in TMS 3 (Headlight driver module AHL xenon light)"
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630414
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off can be shorter or longer when it starts to get dark. CAUSE The software for the switch-on threshold is lowered to protect the xenon light source.
Associated Products (230)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147944Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630314
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"After Deleting Transport Mode, Daytime Running Light Is Switched Off. After deleting transport mode during PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection-QC I), fault code ""8041A9 - Daytime running light lock active"" is present in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) and the DRL (Day Running Light) is switched off. CAUSE Software in the BDC"
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147939Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 512213
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryChild Safety Switch Lever in Rear Door Is Not Visible. The customer cannot see the rear door child safety locking lever. CAUSE Improper door latching mechanism installation (safety lock lever is hidden behind the sheet metal)
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147938Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 511913
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Missing Front License Plate Bracket. Affected vehicles have been identified as being delivered within the state of California, which requires a front license plate to be affixed. The SAV center must install the bracket to the front bumper in anticipation of affixing the license plate.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147935Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 510314
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOutside Door Mirror Triangle Seal Protrudes and Creates Wind Noise. The customer may complain of wind noise and/or poor fitment of the door mirror seal. CAUSE The outside mirror seal locking tab shows poor fitment.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147934Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 510214
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInadequate Cleaning of the Rear Window Washer. The customer may complain of poor rear window washing/clearing at the lower portion of the rear glass. CAUSE The rear wiper blade moves before there is a sufficient amount of washer fluid on the rear glass.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10147931Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 250113
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGear Selector (GWS) Cannot Be Moved Into Sport or Manual Mode. Intermittently the gear selector switch cannot be moved into the left sport or manual position. It is still possible to shift the vehicle from Park to Reverse, Drive or Neutral. Internal fault in the GWS
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150192Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BMWNOV0513
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year F01, F02 and F15 vehicles produced from June 2013 to mid October 2013. A fault in the parking brake (EMF) switch could cause a Check Control message (Parking Brake Failure) to display. However, all braking functions, including the parking brake and switch continue to operate properly in this case. Affected vehicles in center inventory must not be delivered until the parking brake switch has been replaced. Parking brake switches for the F15 must be ordered VIN-specific. Refer to Service Information bulletin B61 20 13 for the part number and complete instructions. Parts for the F01 and F02 are not available at this time. An availability update will be provided by November 20 (1 week).
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652013
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle in a Transport Mode Cannot Be Unlocked with Remote Control. When the vehicle is in a transport mode, intermittently it cannot be unlocked via the remote control key. CAUSE When the vehicle enters a sleep mode, there is a communication error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) resulting in a failure to wake up the control unit. This Service Information will be updated in April 2014. Until then, follow the procedure outlined below.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150183Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDaytime Running Light Does Not Switch ON. The DRL (Daytime Running Light) is off and cannot be switched on after importing the personal profile from another vehicle. The CID (Central Information Display) display shows that it is active. CAUSE Software error when importing the personal profile from a vehicle which has a different head unit
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150180Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612113
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAutomatic Parking Function for Door Mirrors Is Inoperative. When the reverse gear is selected, the automatic parking function (tilting of the door mirrors) does not work. CAUSE Coding error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller)
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150179Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 612013
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Service Action: Replace EMF Switch. An electrical malfunction in the EMF (Electromechanical Parking Brake) switch can cause an erroneous Check Control Message to be displayed. The parking brake functions properly. EMF switch hardware error AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F01, F02 and F15 vehicles which were produced from June 2013 to October 2013. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 658. If code number 658 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 658 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action."
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150177Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 611713
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Various Electrical Complaints Associated with BDC. One or more of the following situations may occur: * The customer operates the windshield wiper washer system, which activates the headlight washers automatically. The windshield wipers operate two times and then stop after the headlight washers activate. The windshield wipers then have to be turned on again manually. * After the customer stops the wipers by pressing the button on the wiper control lever, the wipers remain approximately 15 cm above the lowest position and do not go into the normal park position. * The customer states that the control LEDs for rear seat heating (option code 496, rear seat heating) do not light up after switching on the rear heated seats, using the button. * When the key remote is placed in front of the instrument cluster and the brake pedal is applied to start the vehicle, a Check Control Message, ""No remote control/engine cannot be started,"" is displayed. The engine starts once the key is moved to another location. CAUSE Software error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller)"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10150163Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121913
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Service Action: Program Control Units (Oil Level Sensor). Due to a signal error from the oil level sensor, the vehicle could display an erroneous message indicating that an oil service is due after only a short distance has been traveled.
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