BMW K 1600 GTL Service Bulletins (2012)

30 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611305

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

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• November 13, 2023•Document ID: 10245433

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC160214

  Date Added:

  December 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender “Fuel Strip” equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.

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• December 8, 2022•Document ID: 10230742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC610522

  Date Added:

  January 30, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.

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• July 26, 2022•Document ID: 10218352

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB610522

  Date Added:

  August 22, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving Modes is not activated.

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• June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218366

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB170222

  Date Added:

  August 22, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).

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• May 6, 2022•Document ID: 10214996

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB610117

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  General Electric Systems.

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• April 26, 2022•Document ID: 10212064

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC710122

  Date Added:

  May 23, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Emission Control Information.?

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• September 3, 2021•Document ID: 10203319

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC660114

  Date Added:

  November 8, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  BMW Motorrad has ascertained that Keyless Ride radio keys produced before March 28, 2014 have faulty software. This can result in the radio key ceasing to work; resulting in the engine not being able to start. If the radio key stops working while riding, the warning and indictor lamps light up to indicate the fault but the engine will not stop running until it is shut off.

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• July 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201170

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC610821

  Date Added:

  September 7, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.

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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10200269

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC660118

  Date Added:

  August 9, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down

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• January 29, 2018•Document ID: 10135006

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC64010520

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

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• June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215025

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIM010917

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC

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• June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215024

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIM010717

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

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• June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151395

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62719932

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.

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• April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151297

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62571524_03

  Date Added:

  December 10, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During 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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• January 1, 2016•Document ID: 10156337

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC53528266

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.

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• December 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147912

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62133778

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147806

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC62223559

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle. Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147804

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61326053

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.

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• June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147756

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  MC61461571

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

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