BMW 330i Service Bulletins
863 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151200Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot Be Swapped Between Vehicles for Testing. If an NBT-EVO head unit is swapped into a different vehicle it will enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN. This will require REPLACEMENT of the head unit to restore operation. To prevent easy re-use of stolen Head units additional features are introduced with 11/15 ISTA/P software to bring NBT-EVO to a higher security level. In NBT-EVO the mechanism is called ""Trusted VIN"""
Associated Products (79)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: 10151190Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640316
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. Highlights of R-1234yf Meets SAE J2888_201301 ""This SAE Standard covers fittings, couplers, and hoses intended for connecting service hoses from mobile air- conditioning Systems to service equipment such as charging, recovery and recycling equipment"" New tools and equipment are required. To service vehicles equipped with R-1234yf refer to SI B04 02 16. Air conditioning technician certification is required to work on system. Refer to your State Law. Unique low and high side fittings. Revised evaporator core as per SAE J2842. System will use about 5% more refrigerant than a comparable R134a system. System oil is a specific PAG oil. Refer to ISTA repair recommendation. Do not interchange components between systems using other refrigerants. Do not reuse Seals / O-ring material from another system. The system piping has internal heat exchangers (IHX or IWT) as introduced in the G12 (7 series). SAFETY INFORMATION Several precautions need to be observed when working on automotive air conditioning systems: Always wear eye protection and gloves while handling refrigerant or servicing air conditioning system. Avoid breathing R1234yf lubricant vapor or mist. Use only approved service equipment to discharge A/C systems. If refrigerant or compressor oil contacts the skin or eyes, large quantities of cool water should be used to flush the affected area. Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Keep all refrigerant away from open flames. Under no circumstances should R1234yf service equipment or vehicle A/C systems be pressure tested or leak tested with air/R1234yf mixtures. NOTE: The use of compressed air (shop air) for leak detection in an R1234yf system can contaminate the system and/or refrigerant with moisture. Leak detection equipment that meets the SAE J2791 standard will work with R1234yf Never use fittings for an R12 or R134a system on an R1234yf system. Any difficulty in connecting service equipm
Associated Products (117)Associated Documents - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151175Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B330216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHowling Noise from the Rear Differential. When coasting from 85 - 70 mph, there is a howling noise from the rear differential. CAUSE Resonance behavior during the running-in phase of the PHEV rear differential
Associated Products (27)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 - March 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151167Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B112615
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B11 26 15 March 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 26 15 dated February 2016. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the upper guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area. Engine damage can occur in rare occasions.
Associated Products (27)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: 10151112Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640915
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 09 15 dated January 2016. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Whistling 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 (46)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: 10151098Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360115
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI B36 01 15 February 2016 Wheel and Tires Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 36 01 15 dated October 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
Associated Products (66)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: 10151077Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B123314
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 33 14 dated December 2015. SUBJECT Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. CAUSE During the engine warm-up, the engine coolant does not reach operating temperature within the DME's allowable time limits. This is caused by either a faulty thermostat inside the transmission oil heat exchanger or a faulty engine characteristic map thermostat.
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151073Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B112615
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the upper guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area. Engine damage can occur in rare occasions.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151072Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111615
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFebruary 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated September 2015 SUBJECT N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine. When starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. No turbo charger boost faults are stored and no drivability issues can be detected. CAUSE When the vehicle is parked overnight the engine oil pressure will equalize and may leak past the turbo charger exhaust side turbine seal.
Associated Products (83)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: 10151029Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840815
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"?SUBJECT During the QC1 the BMW Assist Test Call Fails . After the transport mode is deleted (during the QC1), a BMW Assist (SOS) test call is made by pressing the SOS/ E-Call button. However, the call only connects via voice (no data is transmitted). The operator indicates that a crash call has been sent. ATM fault code ""B7F348 - Provisioning without signature OTA"" is stored. The provisioning of the ATM (Advanced Telematics Module) has failed."
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151028Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B656906
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated, FC 93EB or FC 55 . The red airbag warning lamp (AWL) in the instrument cluster is illuminated and a fault code for ""Emergency call function..."" is stored in the MRS5 (Multiple Restraint System) control module. The fault code is FC 93EB for the E90 and E91 or FC 55 for the X3. The fault occurs regardless of whether the vehicle has a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) or not. Internal varistor fault within the MRS control module."
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652515
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?SUBJECT Incremental Map Update of the NBT EVO Head Unit . Customers may be receiving onscreen messages concerning updates of their navigation system. Database mapping procedure in vehicles with the NBT EVO Head Unit (Head Unit high 2) has been changed to automatic, periodic, Over- the-Air (OTA), regional, incremental updates. INFORMATION Customers may not be familiar with the messages seen prior to, during, and after this update which may prompt inquiries. The following information provides an overview of the automatic OTA process that has replaced the previously required BMW center visit for navigation map updates. UPDATE DETAILS Updates can occur up to 4 times per year, ensuring that customers have the newest map data available. At a minimum, updates occur during first 2 years of vehicle ownership at no additional charge to the customer. At additional customers expense updates can also occur for up to 4 years (depending upon vehicle retail date and BMW assist options selected). Please check the BMW connected drive service cockpit for details on an individual vehicles coverage. To access the BMW connected drive service cockpit refer to the attachment.
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