BMW R 1200 GS Service Bulletins
316 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146765Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613617
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"BATTERY DISCHARGE CCM (CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE) DISPLAYED: COMFORT ACCESS DISABLED. One or more of the following conditions are present: * CCM ""Battery. Discharge in standstill."", or similar, is displayed. * Comfort Access and contactless tailgate opening are not working. * Vehicle can still be unlocked with radio remote control (ID transmitter). Fault conditions are cleared upon engine restart. FEM (Front Electronics Module) software error Unauthorized (radio remote control out of range) access to vehicle has been attempted at least seven times with Comfort Access or Smart Opener (contactless tailgate opening) when the vehicle was locked. As a result of these unauthorized access attempts, the following conditions were set: * CCM ""Battery. Discharge in standstill."", or similar, is displayed * Terminal 30F (switched battery terminal when fault occurs) was deactivated, preventing Comfort Access and contactless tailgate opening."
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146763Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVARIOUS CCM (CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES) CAUSED BY SHORTED K-CAN. The customer states that one or more of the following CCM are displayed: * 627 - Steering behavior: Drive moderately * 070 - Steering: Drive moderately * 765 - Rear-end collision restricted * 850 - Pedestrian warning restricted * 236 - Driving stabilization: Drive moderately * 299 - SOS call system failure * 042 - Brake system: Drive moderately After performing a vehicle test, one or more of the following fault codes are stored: * ACSM (Advanced Safety Crash Module) - C9549A Message faulty (seat memory), ACSM receiver, driver's seat module transmitter * FEM (Front Electronics Module) - D91DE0 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL * FEM - D91EE5 No message, receiver FEM, passenger seat module transmitter * ACSM - C9540C Message missing, receiver ACSM, transmitter FEM * TMSL (Front Light Electronics Left) - D95402 Message missing, receiver TMSL, transmitter FEM * KOMBI - E11454 No message, receiver KOMBI, transmitter REM * FEM - D91DE6 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL * TMSR (Front Light Electronics Right) - D99401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM * TMSR - D99402 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM * FEM - 8041BA AHL system faulty * FEM - D916C3 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TCB * ZBE (Controller) - E2D403 No message, receiver CON, transmitter FEM-ZGM * TRSVC (Control unit for rear view camera and Side View) - CA9428 Message incorrect, receiver TRSVC, transmitter PDC-REM * TMSL - D95401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM * HU-H (Headunit High) - S0397 MOST configuration was not stored * TCB (Telematics Control Box) - E1445F KCAN2 or KCAN4: Line fault/electrical fault * FEM - 8041B6 LWR faulty * REM (Rear Electronics Module) - E58468 Body CAN2; communication fault * TRSVC- CA9427 Message incorrect, receiver all around vision camera, transmitter PDC/REM FEM - D91CEC Message missing, receiver FEM, transmitter REM * Shorted K-CAN wiring under drive
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146762Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE LOCK.. During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146757Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Replace the Flexible Disc on the rear driveshaft. 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 - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146684Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621017
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, BMW Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - August 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146682Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWasher Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads. Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box. The windshield washer reservoir upper plastic locating guide tab has too much lateral play.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 22, 2017•Document ID: 10214944Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B3106170621
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPlease return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SISIB011317
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM010917
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShipping 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
Associated Products (151)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215024Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM010717
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
Associated Products (135)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10215023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIM010617
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVisual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146719Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What's New: Model - Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD support team; deleted scenario for old CDMA unit which are no longer supported. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (253)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146718Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow What is new The date in repair procedure and warranty section has been changed for vehicles produced to September 30, 2013 and from October 1, 2013.. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. INFORMATION Possibility of reproducing this situation is improved by the following conditions: High outside ambient temperature High humidity Note: It is very difficult to duplicate this issue. The fault may be reproduced under the following conditions: Air-conditioning system switched on Driving Experience switch NOT set to Eco Pro Slower fan speeds Temperature setting below 68F (20C) Trip duration at least 30 minutes Outside temperature above 68F (20C) NOTE: After parking the vehicle or switching off the air-conditioning system for at least 20 minutes, the symptom disappears (ice melts off evaporator and puddles under the car from the A/C drains). Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146712Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110815
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 08 15 June May 2017 What's New: Diagnostic tips updated. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repair 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 in addition to excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil and excessive engine oil consumption Excessive engine oil consumption Vehicles with less than 40,000 miles should not be considered for valve seal replacement. All Vehicles: A complete oil consumption test, as described inSI B11 03 13, must be performed first, before replacing the valve seals. Do not remove the intake manifolds to clean the intake valve carbon.
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10149276Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC63353852
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDuring the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC2300117
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121017
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"ENGINE IDLE TOO HIGH AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 5000' above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm). MIL indicator is illuminated. Fault code 1E0001 - ""Idle speed control: Speed too high"" is stored in DME. DME software error"
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - April 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality will therefore no longer function after that date. The BMW Assist functionalities that are affected includes the following: SOS/E-Call including Automatic crash notification Concierge Service Remote Service Teleservices The vehicle's exisiting Bluetooth(r) wireless functionality is NOT affected.
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