BMW 328xi Service Bulletins
160 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146534Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B180117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"? DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CLEANING . The following performance issues may be noticed by the customer: CC-Message ""Drive faulty"" Engine jerking or a lack of power over the whole engine speed range Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: N47T/N57T engine Main Faults: 245700 - Particle filter system: particulate filter highly loaded (Exhaust backpressure high) 258300 - Exhaust backpressure sensor, Signal: Signal too high Secondary Faults: 244C00 - Charging pressure control, control deviation: charging pressure too low/positive deviation 25DA00 - Exhaust gas difference pressure sensor particle filter, Signal: short circuit to plus pole M57Y engine Main Faults: 480A particle filter system 481A particle filter system Secondary Faults: 4530 charging pressure control, control deviation 429A charging pressure control low pressure stage, control deviation Clogged DPF."
Associated Products (117)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: ""Title cannot be reproduced"" ""Is being read"" (but never plays back any audio) CAUSE Media with data files stored in more than 32 directories or 32 subdirectories within a directory. Media with a large number of files. Media exceeds total storage capacity of 32 GB."
Associated Products (179)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: 10146904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUSB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: o Battery discharge when engine off. o Caution, no acoustic warning signals. Non BMW approved (third-party supplier) USB cable plugged into the USB port.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also an audible clicking noise coming from the transfer case actuator when cycling the ignition. The following fault codes may be stored: (DSC) 5F3A - Clutch gearbox-ECU: clutch is open - rear-wheel drive! (VTG) 5463 - Break mechanics (VTG) 5462 - Error actuator or increased power requirements for clutch (VTG) 5461 - Error actuator control Internal wear to the plastic gears of the transfer case actuator."
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFOOTWELL MODULE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 8 YEARS/125,000 MILES. When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the Footwell Module (FRM) could fail. There is a compatibility issue with certain combinations of vehicle software (Plant Integration ILevel) and the Footwell Module hardware installed in the vehicle.
Associated Products (43)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: 10151323Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612906
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryELV Does Not Release. The customer complains of a no-crank, no-start situation. The condition may be intermittent. The ELV (Electric Steering Lock) warning is shown in the Instrument Cluster.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151300Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06 16 dated April 2016.. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine running Engine cannot be started (crank no start) Check Engine Light illuminated One or more of the following faults may be stored in the DME: 2A37 - Valvetronic, eccentric shaft sensor plausibility 2A47 - Valvetronic, eccentric shaft, signal plausibility 134E08 - Eccentric shaft plausibility (on F10, F25 vehicles only) CAUSE The VVT eccentric shaft sensor connector, and/or DME connector may have oil contamination due to oil leakage at the VVT sensor gasket.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - April 14, 2016•Document ID: 10216791Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TEC24
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10216793Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TEC26
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTEC26 Turbo Charger Return
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121116
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryISTA/P Cannot Program an E-Series N55 Replacement DME. ISTA/P fails when attempting to program a replacement DME (MEVD172) on BN2000 E-Series vehicles with the Continental HPP. Part number: 12 14 8 618 483. DME logistic error between the replacement hardware and basic software prevents correct programming with ISTA/P.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151247Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine running Engine cannot be started (crank no start) Check Engine Light illuminated One or more of the following faults may be stored in the DME: 2A37 - Valvetronic, eccentric shaft sensor plausibility 2A47 - Valvetronic, eccentric shaft, signal plausibility 134E08 - Eccentric shaft plausibility (on F10, F25 vehicles only) CAUSE The VVT eccentric shaft sensor connector, and/or DME connector may have oil contamination due to oil leakage at the VVT sensor gasket.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - March 21, 2016•Document ID: 10216792Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TEC25
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTec25 Wishbone Return
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10216758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM110115
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10216757Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM010603
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122110
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated - Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. The vehicle has lost power; the engine cranks but will not start; and various faults are stored in the DME for engine misfire and/or mixture adaptations. CAUSE The vehicle has lost fuel system delivery pressure due to a loose or split fuel line inside the fuel tank. The failure is related to an unfavorable stacking of tolerances between the rubber fuel hose and the plastic regulator nipple or deterioration of the rubber hose construction material.
Associated Products (44)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: 10151115Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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: 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.
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