BMW 740i Service Bulletins
377 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 15, 2024•Document ID: 10252023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612723
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - March 14, 2024•Document ID: 10252031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - March 8, 2024•Document ID: 10252041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640424
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary1. The center air vent on the left (a) is closed. All other air vents on the left side then only blow cold air intothe passenger area. OR 2. Both center (b) air vents are closed. All other air vents then only blow cold air into the passenger area. OR 3. The center air vent on the right (c) is closed. All other air vents on the right side then only blow cold airinto the passenger area.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 26, 2024•Document ID: 10250894Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610124
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin. The noise typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 22, 2024•Document ID: 10250744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110723
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - February 22, 2024•Document ID: 10250743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310224
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA knocking, âÃÂÃÂthumpâÃÂÃÂ-type noise may be heard from the front axle during straight-ahead driving on uneven road surfaces at low speed, e.g., below 40 mph.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 22, 2024•Document ID: 10250742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612723
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 22, 2024•Document ID: 10250602Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660324
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA quality check showed that the Remote-Control Parking token was not activated in the current software for the vehicles affected.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 20, 2024•Document ID: 10250604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630523
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime runninglights are dim or discolored, such as this example in which the inner light is âÃÂÃÂyellowedâÃÂÃÂ.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 16, 2024•Document ID: 10250371Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511723
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly. In some cases, this can be also felt in the B-pillar area.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 16, 2024•Document ID: 10249437Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510819
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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 âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Associated Products (194)Associated Documents - January 9, 2024•Document ID: 10249020Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510124
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe side cover cap on the sunblind can unclip. As a result, the sunblind is no longer guided on the rail.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 8, 2024•Document ID: 10249018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360121
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAt low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - January 5, 2024•Document ID: 10249032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610524
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - January 5, 2024•Document ID: 10249015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a âÃÂÃÂlarge leak,âÃÂàafter confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - January 4, 2024•Document ID: 10249017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320223
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - December 21, 2023•Document ID: 10248088Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B654123
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryQuality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the head unit: 1. Bluetooth connection issues and Bluetooth malfunctions (disconnections) 2. Central display may remain black in rare cases 3. Personalization issues and the loss of normalization/sitting position 4. Missing Condition-Based Service (CBS) data
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 20, 2023•Document ID: 10247567Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160623
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEngine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - November 28, 2023•Document ID: 10246224Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511723
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly. In some cases, this can be also feltin the B-pillar area.
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