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Expand All (for easy ctrl-f) Collapse All How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom Recalls Recall 09V-257 - Repair Air Bag Harness Overview Owner Letter Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable Customer Interest Antitheft Sys- Erroneous 'Remote Control! Do No Switch Off Eng' Body - Rear Window False Anti-Trap Activation Audio Sys- Stored FM Stations Intermittently Default To FM 87.7 Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed CIC(R) - Replacement Part Has Permanent Fault Code Stored Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block A/T - No Reverse/Forward And DTC's Stored Computer/Controls - MIL ON And DTC's 2F99, 10B008 Stored Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop. Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized Engine Controls - DTC 2A1A/MIL ON While Driving Entertainment Sys - Temp. Radio Replacement Procedure Lighting - Intermittent 'Bulb Out' Displayed/DTCs Stored Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Stations Not In Channels List Computers/Controls - JBE Fails Programming Electrical - 'Door Open' Displayed When Doors Are Closed Audio Sys.- Intermittent No Audio Output After Start-Up Keyless Entry - Doors Won't Unlock When Using Remote Heating And A/C - Whistling Noise From Footwell Air Vent Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative Electrical - Complete Electrical System Power Failure iDrive(R) - Buttons On Controller Not Working Body - Metallic Noise When Door Mirrors Are Folding CCC(R) - Satellite Radio List Presets Erased Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear Brakes - Squeak Noise From The Brake Pedal CCC(R) - Radio Continues to Play After Ignition OFF Audio - RAD2+ Audio Is Intermittently Inoperative Navigation - Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced Lighting - Auto-Lamps Switch On Too Early Or Too Late Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost A/C - No Or Insufficient Heat When Temp. Set To MAX Lighting - LH Adaptive Headlight Moves To Full Left Stop Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed Audio System - Incorrect Station/Song Title Displayed Interior - Front Seat Heater Activates On It's Own Paint - Environmental/Industrial Fallout Repair Audio System - AM/FM Radio Reception Problems Audio System - iPod(R) Won't Charge Through USB Port Interior - Raised Spot At Rear Of Seat Cushion Body - Door Mirrors Won't Fold With Convenient Closure BMW Assist(R) - Inoperative In Certain Areas Audio System - Audio Volume Is Briefly Muted Or Reduced Engine Controls - MIL ON/Failsafe Mode/Codes 29F1/29F2 Engine - Runs Poorly With Camshaft/VANOS Codes Set Body Controls - Enabling Code requirements Suspension - Front End Creaking/Groaning Noises Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/Multiple Codes Set A/T Controls - Code CDB4 Stored In DME Parking Assist System - Ultrasonic Sensors Discolored Restraints - Head Restraint Won't Lock Into Position Communication/Entertainment Systems - Inoperative Navigation System - Shopping Cart Icons Always Displayed Audio System - Satellite Channel List Empty/Incomplete Cell Phone - Poor Voice Quality On Land Line End CCC(R) - Various Issues After Replacement Antitheft - Siren Too Quiet When Locking/Unlocking Car BMW Assist(R) - Status Bar/Percentage Does Not Progress BMW Assist(R) - Vehicle Position Is Incorrect Cell Phone - Humming Noise From Vehicle Speakers Cellular Phone - iPhone 3G(R) Hard To Understand CCC(R) - Phonebook Not Arranged Alphabetically Fuel System - MIL/Check Gas Cap Lamp ON Audio System - RAD2(R) Volume Fluctuation A/C - Droning Noises With The A/C ON A/C - Water Leaks Into Footwell Area Engine - Oil Leak R/H Side Of Engine Crankcase Drivetrain - Rear End Click/Crack Noise On Load Change Audio System - RAD2(R) - Display/Audio Inoperative Audio System - RADII(R) Audio Intermittently Inoperative Body - Power Folding Mirror Position Incorrect Antitheft - No Engine Crank After CAS3 Replacement Body - Sunroof Loses Initialization/DTC A092 Stored Engine Controls - DTC's 2FA3/2FA4/Driveability Concerns Engine Controls - MIL ON, DTC 2A38 Stored Steering - Steering Column Rub/Scrape Noises Cell Phone - New Generation iPhone(R) Not Recognized Body - Trunk Lid Open Message With Trunk Lid Closed Lighting - Front LED Turns Signal(s) Inop./Malfunction Drivetrain - Transfer Case Code 54C6, VTG Oil Wear Electrical - Various Simultaneous Electrical Concerns Instruments - False Bulb Out Warning With Hazards ON A/C - Air Flow Too Strong/Weak in 'Auto' Mode Brakes - Squeak/Squeal On Light To Moderate Application Infotainment Sys. - Incoming Call Ringtone Very Loud Audio - iPod/iPhone(R) Poor Audio Quality/No Recognition Restraints - Front Seat Belt Doesn't Retract Smoothly Restraints - Airbag Warning Lamp ON and DTC 93D2 Set Emissions - MIL ON And DTC FC 2A17 Stored Instruments - Creaking Noise When Door Mirrors Fold Lighting - Rear Lamp LED's Inoperative Engine - Vibration While Driving Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips Instruments - Outside Temperature Display Incorrect Audio System - Radio Interference/Variable Reception Lighting - Knob On Light Switch Is Pushed In Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated Computer/Controls - Idle Fluctuation During Warm-up Phase Electrical - Power Mirrors/Windows Inoperative Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2 Engine - MIL/Reduced Power/Codes 2A82/2A87 Stored In DME CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Nav. DVD' Appears On CID Engine - Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster Noise Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect Infotainment - Roadside Assistance And BMW Services Inoperative Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts Restraints - Enabling And Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat Superceded Bulletins 010498 - 06/01/98 540111 - 02/01/11 652403 - 11/01/09 000702 - 11/01/07 511907 - 07/01/09 611008 - 08/01/08 Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions Wipers/Washers - Replacement Wiper Insert Info. Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information Lighting Rear Lamp LED's Inoperative Lighting - Auto-Lamps Switch On Too Early Or Too Late Lighting - Auto-Lamps Switch On Too Early/Too Late Instruments Outside Temperature Display Incorrect Electrical - Sun Roof/Interior Lights/Rain Sensor Inop. Body - Doors Won't Lock With Fob Or Button Interior - Rattles From Radio/A/C Control Area Of Dash Body - Trunk Lid Intermittently Doesn't Open Or Latch Body - Trunk Lid Intermittently Doesn't Open Or Latch Body - Rear Window False Anti-Trap Activation CCC(R) System - Symptom Diagnostics Telematics(R) Control Unit - Diagnostic Information 650607 - 11/01/08 Body Controls - CAS3 Fault Code A0B1 Audio Sys.- Intermittent No Audio Output After Start-Up 124706 - 11/01/06 Audio Sys. - 'Acquiring' Is Intermittently Displayed Audio System RAD2(R) Programming Communication Issues Audio System - Intermittent RAD2(R) Audio Output Audio System - No Radio Audio Output/No Display Audio System - HD Radio Functionality/Diagnostics Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface Audio System Radio Interference/Variable Reception Audio System - Interference/Noise From Door Speakers Audio System - Distorted RAD2+ Sound Output Audio System Distorted RAD2+ Sound Output Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2 Navigation System - Missing/Incorrect Road Map Data CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Navigation DVD' Shown On CID 650110 - 04/01/10 CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Navigation DVD' Appears On CID Navigation - European Road Map Is Displayed CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Navigation DVD' Displayed Navigation System Missing/Incorrect Road Map Data Navigation System - Missing or Incorrect Road Map Data Navigation System - Road Map DVD Information Navigation System - DVD Applications CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Nav. DVD' Appears On CID CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Nav. DVD' Appears On CID CCC(R) 'Please Insert Nav. DVD' Appears On CID Navigation System - Shopping Cart Icons Displayed Memory Systems - Door Mirror Moves After Locking Or Unlocking Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface CCC(R) - Voice Recognition Enabling Code BMW Assist(R) - 'BMW Search', Troubleshooting Tips BMW Assist(R) - 'BMW Search' Troubleshooting Tips BMW Assist(R) - Procedures For Reactivation Cell Phone - Poor Voice Quality On Landline End BMW Assist(R) - Reactivation Procedures 841405 - 07/01/08 Keyless Entry - Doors Won't Unlock using Remote CCC(R) Symptom Troubleshooting Interior Rattling Noise From The Radio Area A/C - System Leak Testing A/C - Symptom Diagnostics A/C Symptom Diagnostics A/C System Leak Testing Interior Heated Steering Wheel Malfunctions Steering - Heated Steering Wheel Malfunction Steering Heated Steering Wheel Malfunction Interior, A/C - Heated Steering Wheel Malfunction Interior, A/C - Heated Steering Wheel Malfunctions A/C, Interior - Heat Steering Wheel Malfunction Steering - Steering Column Rubbing/Scraping Noises Electrical - When Unlocking Vehicle, Driver Mirror Moves Electrical When Unlocking Vehicle, Driver Mirror Moves Electrical - Door Mirror Moves When Unlocking Vehicle Audio Sys.-Intermittent No Audio Output After Start-Up Electrical -'Door Open' Displayed When Doors Are Closed Infotainment - Roadside Assistance And BMW Services Inoperativ Telematics(R) - CDMA Telematics Control Unit Replacement Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed Computer/Controls - 'Electronic Malfunction' Displayed Electrical - Various Functions Are Inoperative Lighting -Intermittent 'Bulb Out' Displayed/DTCs Stored Lighting Intermittent 'Bulb Out' Displayed/DTCs Stored Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Swapping For Testing Navigation -Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced Electrical - Various Simultaneous Electrical Problems Restraints Airbag Warning Lamp ON and DTC 93D2 Set Instruments - False 'Bulb Out' Warning With Hazards ON Lighting - Front LED Turns Signal(s) Malfunction/Inop. Electrical - Mirror Moves When Unlocking Vehicle 652708 - 01/01/09 611207 - 10/01/09 Antitheft System - No Crank After Replacing CAS3 Unit Antitheft - Vehicle No Start After CAS3 Replacement Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop. Battery - 'Discharged Battery' Energy Diagnosis Required Instruments - Door Open Message/Chime Sounds Electrical - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis Electrical - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement Electrical System Parasitic Draw Measurement Brakes Squeak/Squeal On Light To Moderate Application Brakes - Pad Wear Sensor Squealing Noises Drivetrain - Rear End Clicking/Cracking Noises A/T - Repair And Replacement Information A/T - Fluid Leak From The Oil Pan Area A/T - Leaks From The Fluid Pan Area 240806 - 01/01/09 Instruments Shift Lights Can't Be Activated A/T - No Reverse/Forward And DTC's Stored Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect Electrical Rain Sensor/Sunroof/Interior Lights Inop. Body - Sunroof Loses Initialization/Code A092 Stored 841108 - 10/01/08 Audio System - Audio Briefly Mutes/Reduced Volume Instruments Instrument Cluster Displays Go Blank CCC(R) - Loss of Audio and CID Blanks Out 130107 - 08/01/10 Fuel System Fuel Induction, Injection System Cleaning 130107 - 02/01/10 Fuel System - Gas And Diesel Fuel Quality Detection Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info. Emissions -Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info. Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info. Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info. Emissions Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info. Emissions - Crankcase Ventilation Vacuum Specifications Emissions Crankcase Ventilation Vacuum Specifications Emissions - Crankcase Ventilation System Information Fuel/Emissions System - Evaporative System Leak Testing Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated Computers, Controls- Programming VS Veh. Data Status Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status Computers/Controls- ISTA/P Programming/Coding Info. Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC FC 2A15/2A16 DMTL Set Computers/Control- Programming Vers. Vehicle Data Status Computers/Control Programming Vers. Vehicle Data Status Computer/Controls - Programming Version Veh. Data Status Computers/Controls MIL ON, No DTC, DMTL Test Plan INOP Computer/Controls Programming Version Veh. Data Status 090409 - 04/01/10 Computer/Control - Programming Version/Veh. Data Status Computer/Controls - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes Computers/Controls - Programming/Coding Explanations Computers/Controls - ISTA/P Programming/Coding Info. Computers/Controls - Programming/Vehicle Data Status Computers, Controls - Programming/Vehicle Data Status Engine Controls MIL ON/DTC's 2A15/2A16 Set 120109 - 05/01/09 Computers/Controls - Programming Version Vehicle Status Engine Controls - MIL ON/Codes 2A15/2A16 Stored Engine Control - Programming Version Vehicle Data Status Fuel System - MIL/Check Gas Cap Warnings ON Engine Controls - MIL ON/Codes 2A15/2A16 Set Progman(R) - Version Vs. Vehicle Data Status 090707 - 07/01/08 Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status Engine Controls - MIL ON/Check Gas Cap Warning ON Engine Controls - MIL ON/Code 2A38 Is Stored Engine Controls - MIL ON/Gas Cap Warning ON Audio - Intermittently 'Acquiring' Is Displayed Engine Controls Gas Cap Warning ON/MIL ON Engine Controls - Gas Cap Warning ON/MIL ON Computers/Control-Programming Vers. Vehicle Data Status Engine Controls - MIL ON While Driving/DTC 2A1A Fuel System -MIL ON/DTC FC 2A15/2A16 DMTL Set Computer/Controls - MIL ON And DTC's 2F99, 10B008 Stored Engine Controls -MIL ON While Driving/DTC 2A1A 120111 - 01/01/12 Computers/Controls - ISTA/P Programming/Coding Info. Electrical - Battery Maint. Requirement Information Fuel System - Fuel Injection, Induction System Cleaning Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information Engine - Whistling, Hooting, Or Squealing Noise Engine Crankshaft Seal/Bedplate Sealing Information Engine - Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster Noise Engine - Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster Noise Engine - Intermittent Valve Lash Adjuster Noise Engine - Intermittent Lifter Ticking Noises Engine Controls MIL ON/VANOS(R) Fault Codes Set Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's 2A82/2A87 Set 110208 - 1101/08 110208 - 01/01/09 Engine Low Power/MIL ON/VANOS Codes Set Engine - Low Power/MIL ON/VANOS Codes Set Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Information Electrical- Battery Maintenance Requirement Information Electrical Battery Maintenance Requirement Information Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Info. Electrical - Requirements For Battery Maintenance Electrical Battery Maintenance Information Keyless Entry - Doors Won't Unlock With Remote/Button 511907 - 10/01/08 Ignition System - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Applications Engine - MIL ON/VANOS(R) Codes 2A82/2A87 Set Body - Doors Won't Unlock With Remote Or Button Electrical Closed Circuit Current Diagnosis Info. Power Locks - Doors Won't Unlock With Fob Or Button Ignition Sys. - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Applications Electrical - Closed Circuit Current Diagnosis Info. Ignition - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Application Chart Ignition Sys Iridium Spark Plug Info/Application Chart Engine Controls Low Power/MIL ON/VANOS(R) Codes Set Engine Controls Low Power/MIL ON/VANOS(R) Codes Set Engine Controls - Low Power/MIL ON/VANOS(R) Codes Set Engine - MIL/Reduced Power/Codes 2A82/2A87 Stored In DME Engine -E Series Engine Oil Capacities Engine - E Series Engine Oil Capacities Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Info. Engine - Oil Capacity Information Engine - Oil Capacity Updated Information Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information All Technical Service Bulletins Antitheft Sys- Erroneous 'Remote Control! Do No Switch Off Eng' Cell Phone - iPhone(R) 5, 4S, and 3 GS with iOS 6 Information Fuel System -