BMW 328i Service Bulletins (2012)
587 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRAD2plus: Radio Causes Battery Drain. The vehicle's battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.g., overnight). The RAD2+ radio doesn't allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and causes a current draw from the battery with ignition off.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149315Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651712
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Message "Restraint System Faulty" Is Displayed. Intermittently the check control message "Front Passenger Restraint System Faulty" is displayed in the Central Information Display. The following information is read from the vehicle: 1. Key Reader Vehicle Defects Details shows DTC: 930AB3. 2. ISTA fault code "930AB3-POL: indicator lamp for passenger airbag deactivation: short-circuit to plus" The fault condition is not present. 3. ISTA check control message ID 109 CAUSE FZD (Operating Unit for Roof) software error causes the POL (Passenger Airbag Off Lamp) to intermittently malfunction.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149314Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-Basic: CID is blank and "NO SIGNAL" is Displayed. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and "NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the CID. ??Fault Code B7F8C3 "no response from CID (HW error: loss of CID communication)" is stored in the HU-B Error in the Headunit-Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149313Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650313
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-Basic: All CD Tracks Are Displayed as "track 0" After Restart. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Note: The issue is rectified after a different CD is inserted into the in-dash CD drive. Explain to the customer that this only happens when the vehicle is turned off with CD mode active. This Service Information will be updated as soon as a solution is available. Software solution is expected to be available with ISTA/P 2.50.1 in July 2013. New integration level: F020-13-07-501 or higher WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650213
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit-Basic Does Not Start Up and "BMW" Is Permanently Displayed. The Headunit-Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or the ENTRY head unit, does not start up and "BMW" is permanently displayed on the CID (Central Information Display). No fault code is stored in the head unit. Hardware issue in the HU-B
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620313
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBasic Instrument Cluster: Display Is Intermittently Inoperative. The display in the basic instrument cluster is intermittently inoperative. The following fault codes are stored in the instrument cluster: * B7F6B4 "Instrument cluster: Error in the display unit when switching off (NO SIGNAL)" and/or * B7F6AA "Display switch-off error when starting up" Software error in the instrument cluster
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149307Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 620113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAll Gauges and Displays in Instrument Cluster Inoperative. All gauges and displays in the instrument cluster are inoperative, including the following: * Speedometer * Revolution counter * Fuel gauge * Engine oil temperature * No check control messages displayed ??No board computer information displayed Note: A power cycle does NOT rectify the issue. Software error in the instrument cluster
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 511011
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAnti-trap Is Activated when Raising the Front Side Windows. When closing the front side windows using the convertible top switch or the central power window switch, one or both front side windows come to a stop at the top third travel area, and then reverse direction slightly. When the switch is actuated again, the windows will close normally. CAUSE The front side windows contact the rear side windows, causing the anti-trap feature of the front side windows to trigger.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149302Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 320112
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTeile Clearing for Steering Systems.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149299Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122412
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 and N26 Engine: DME FC CDA904 FA CAN Message State Trailer 0x2E4 Is Missing.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149298Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122212
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Program Control Units. When coming to a stop, there is the possibility of an unfavorable judder. This is due to the software parameters for downshifting and transmission clutch control. CAUSE Unfavorable vehicle software
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 1, 2013•Document ID: 10149293Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 111012
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?N20 Engine: Repeated Juddering or Surging While Accelerating. The vehicle judders or surges repeatedly while accelerating in hot ambient temperatures between 3,000 RPM and 5,000 RPM. The Service Engine Soon lamp is not illuminated, and no fault codes are stored in the vehicle memory related to this complaint. CAUSE The EPDW (electropneumatic pressure convertor) for the turbocharger wastegate valve is binding internally.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660712
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRemote Control Key Buttons Operate Incorrectly After Coding. The remote control buttons operate incorrectly after programming and coding using ISTA/P 2.47.x. or later. * Vehicles without option 302 (Alarm System): the 3rd button unlocks the entire vehicle instead of just opening the trunk. * Vehicles with option 302 (Alarm System): the 4th button panic mode siren does not work; the entire vehicle unlocks. CAUSE Front Electronic Module (FEM) coding error
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150389Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 652212
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. The Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150385Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 650110
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"CCC - ""Please Insert Navigation DVD"" Appears on CID. The navigation map DVD cannot be read or detected. The message ""Please insert navigation DVD"" appears in the CID (Central Information Display). The navigation system is inoperative. This situation may also occur when upgrading to a new navigation map. The old map is recognized but the new one is not. CAUSE Faulty DVD drive; read error due to hardening of the anti-vibration gel on the read head"
Associated Products (106)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 630612
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Check Control Message ""Adaptive Headlights Failed"". The Check Control message ""Adaptive Headlights Failed"" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). All headlights are functioning properly. One or more of the following fault codes are stored in the FEM (Front Electronic Module): * 0x8041BA - Adaptive headlight (AHL): system defective * 0x8041F8 - Right headlight driver module (HDM): AHL error * 0x8041FB - Left headlight driver module (HDM): AHL error CAUSE Software error in the (HDM) Headlight Driver Module"
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150367Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122512
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle Does Not Start: Loose Ground Z6000*4B. One or more of the following situations may occur sporadically: The vehicle does not start, The vehicle stops running, The air conditioning compressor does not turn on, Reverse lights do not work, The transmission does not shift into gear, Various chassis and engine check control messages CAUSE The ground point Z6000*4B on the engine block near the starter is loose.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 1, 2012•Document ID: 10150365Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 122112
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N51, N52K and N52T: Idle Fluctuation During Engine Warm-up Phase. After a cold engine start, the idle speed may be unstable or start fluctuating up and down slightly while the vehicle is stopped. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, roughness or shuddering may be felt during this warm-up period when diving away slowly in ""D"" or in ""R"" without depressing the accelerator pedal. No relevant errors are stored in the DME fault code memory, and these symptoms are no longer present once the engine is at operating temperature (> 90C). Unfavorable DME software"
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10049679Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB-12-18-12
- Date Added:
- January 18, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: IF BSD COMMUNICATION IS DISRUPTED, OIL LEVEL SENSOR DATA IS NO LONGER RECEIVED BY DME. BSD COMMUNICATION FAULT(S), AFTER REPAIRS ARE SHORTLY SET, REQUIRES REMOVAL OF IGNITION HARNESS FROM CYLINDER HEAD COVER. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - October 12, 2012•Document ID: 10049439Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-1214
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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