BMW X3 Service Bulletins (2015)
305 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147271Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"HU-B: Bluetooth Connection Fails Sporadically. The Bluetooth system works intermittently. One or more of the following scenarios may occur: Bluetooth pairing is not possible - display shows ""Please wait"" Unable to select the check box to activate Bluetooth Device does not reconnect to the vehicle after a key cycle Audio interference noise is heard listening to iPod etc. When trying to access the user manual, the display shows ""Please wait"" Incorrect software installed in the HU-B (Headunit Basic)."
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147265Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640815
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"The AUC (Automatic Recirculation Sensor) is installed pointing upwards instead of downwards. The AUC becomes contaminated. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F25 (X3) and F26 (X4) vehicles produced from July 31, 2015 to August 25, 2015. ONLY 41 vehicles are involved. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147257Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGrating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (SZL), coil spring or steering wheel. CAUSE When the steering wheel is turned, the connection between the steering wheel and the steering column switch cluster causes torsional stress, which creates a noise in the coil spring cassette.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147253Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 29 15 dated August 2015.. Both rear side ""fixed"" windows need to be replaced due to incorrect glue application, this may cause a water leak. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F25 (X3) and F26 (X4) produced from July 13, 2015 to July 14, 2015. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader."
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147241Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270415
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryShudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels & tires, suspension components or internal wear on the clutch plates of the xDrive transfer case.
Associated Products (176)Associated Documents - September 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?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. Engine oil leakage into the induction system and/or the turbo charger assembly.
Associated Products (73)Associated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151414Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512915
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop: Rear Side Window. Delivery Stop has been issued on vehicles produced from August 13, 2015 through August 14, 2015. These vehicles may have had the rear side window adhesive incorrectly applied. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be repaired prior to dealer delivery. This bulletin will be updated with instructions and warranty information when it becomes available. Please contact your field representatives if you have any questions. The affected vehicles can be identified with a ?Vehicle Comment? in DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light with the description: ? Defect Code 0051760300, Delivery Stop, Rear Side Window, see SI B51 29 15.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151413Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512115
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTailgate intermittently cannot be opened or closed. One or more of the following situations can occur, if the tailgate striker is not adjusted properly: ? The tailgate does not lock ? The tailgate does not remain locked ? The tailgate does not close ? The tailgate does not remain closed ? The tailgate does not open CAUSE The tailgate lock striker is not adjusted correctly.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151404Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270315
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a stop. One or more of the following fault codes may be stored: LMV ? 440101 - Transfer box (VTG): End of transmission service life reached ? 440105 - Transfer box (VTG ) Calibration Faulty ? 440115 - Transfer box (VTG): Calibration angle deviation outside tolerance? 44011B - Set torque outside of the torque characteristic curve EGS ? 420611 - DSC interface (wheel speed): non-permitted deviation of wheel speed (actual speed of wheel RL/FL/RR/FR, 0x254) from output speed and turbine speed DSC ? 48097D - Transfer box: Fault, clutch position known, only rear-wheel drive These symptoms or faults would be stored on a vehicle with low mileage (< 12,500 miles). CAUSE A front or rear differential with the incorrect gear ratio was installed in the car. The front and rear differentials need to be geared exactly the same for the xDrive to function properly.
Associated Products (142)Associated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151403Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160615
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDeformation of the Fuel Tank. The vehicle loses power while driving. There may also be a complaint of difficulty refilling the tank. CAUSE There is inadequate venting of the fuel tank. This results in a lack of pressure compensation (vacuum) in the fuel tank as the level drops which causes the tank to collapse.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10151399Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111315
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - August 1, 2015•Document ID: 10059009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16 06 15
- Date Added:
- January 12, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDUE TO INSUFFICIENT VENTING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND THERE MAY ALSO DIFFICULTY REFILLING THE TANK. *MA
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147211Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651015
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. INFORMATION The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. ? 32GB USB stick is necessary ? Desired NAV road map version can be retrieved from the HDD-Update console PROCEDURE 1. Copy the desired NAV road map from the HDD-Update console onto a 32GB USB stick. Refer to Attachment. 3. When prompted, enter the 20-digit enabling code. 4. Start the NAV road map installation and follow the on-screen instructions. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS View PDF attachment B651015_Attachment.
Associated Products (132)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147202Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. Remove the engine oil label (located in the front or rear of the hood)."
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147189Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122114
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEngine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level. After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full. When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME: ? FC 193208 Fuel level, plausibility: deviation between consumption and level change Please proceed to the Procedure section. Vehicles with option 610 (Head-Up Display) are not affected. Please follow the ISTA/D test plan for the applicable faults stored in the DME, including the one listed in this bulletin. CAUSE A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling. The error occurs when the vehicle is powered up after refilling.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10146945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111315
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147154Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
Associated Products (138)Associated Documents - May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147151Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640314
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA/C Operation: Reduced or No Airflow After Long Drive. The customer complains of reduced air-conditioning air flow when driving for a long period, usually greater than 30 minutes. This time varies based on outside temperature and humidity. The A/C low-pressure lines and evaporator are starting to freeze up.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B631214
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Message with Rear Light Failure. Intermittently, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed for one or more rear light failures: ? Rear light ? Brake light ? Rear indicator One or more fault codes are registered in the Footwell Module (FRM) for one or more circuits with the fault not currently present: ? 800F46 - Indicator rear left defective ? 800F47 - Indicator rear right defective ? 800F56 - Brake light left defective ? 800F57 - Brake light right defective ? 800F80 - BFD left defective ? 800F81 - BFD right defective ? 802812 - Brake light / direction indicator, left: light faulty or open circuit ? 802813 - Brake light / direction indicator, right: light faulty or open circuit ? 800F7A - Reversing light left defective ? 800F7B - Reversing light right defective CAUSE Bad connection at the rear light in the tailgate and/or rear light in the side panel
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 1, 2015•Document ID: 10147143Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610314
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts. Various power management faults can occur. 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). ? In low outside ambient temperatures, the start capability limit of the vehicle is higher. Therefore it takes more energy from the battery to start a cold engine. ? Without the early warning of the check control message, the current state of charge would drop below the start capability limit and the vehicle would not start. ? The vehicle's intelligent power management system actively takes measures to increase the charge of the battery, such as increasing idle speed and reducing or shutting down certain electrical consumers.
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