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Expand All (for easy ctrl-f) Collapse All How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom Recalls Emissions Recall 07E-A02 - SMG Reprogramming Generals Campaign - SZL Optical Element Inspection/Replacement Campaign - Telematics Control Unit Activation Overview Owner Letter VIN List Questions and Answers Campaign - Reactivation of Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Overview Procedure For E46, E53, E83, E85, E86 Vehicles Procedure For E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90 & E91 Vehicles Owner Letter Questions and Answers Campaign - Reactivating Telematics(R) Control Unit Campaign - Hands-Free Charging Electronics Replacement Campaign - Reactivating The Telematics Control Unit Campaign - Reactivation Of Telematics(R) Control Unit Campaign - Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Reactivation Safety Recall 12V-126 - Check The Battery Cable Connection Overview 12V-126 Customer Letter Tread Letter BMW E6X Battery Cable Connector Q and A Recall 12V126000: Potential Battery Cable Overheating Recall - Rear Shock Absorber Inspection/Replacement Recall 10V446000: Brake Booster Contamination Customer Interest Audio Sys- Stored FM Stations Intermittently Default To FM 87.7 Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed Lighting - Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Failure Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block Computer/Controls - MIL ON And DTC's 2F99, 10B008 Stored Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop. Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Stations Not In Channels List CCC(R) - CID Switches From BMW Banner To Blank Screen A/T - Fluid Seepage From The Fluid Pan Area Lighting - Headlight Wiring Deteriorated Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative CCC(R) - Satellite Radio List Presets Erased Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear CCC(R) - Radio Continues to Play After Ignition OFF Navigation - Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced A/T - Cannot Engage Drive Or Reverse Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost Heating/A/C - (IHKA)Fan Speed Fluctuates Intermittently Body - Water Leaks And Sunroof Wind Noises Heating/A/C - IHKA Control Panel Button Caps Are Broken Audio System - Incorrect Station/Song Title Displayed Exhaust Sys. - Vibration/Droning At Idle Cooling System - MIL ON/Engine Overheating/DTC's Set Electrical - Battery Safety Terminal Blown/Overheated CCC Voice Input System - States Speed Limit in 'KM' Electrical - Engine No Crank/No Start/Fault Code A111 Navigation System - 'Insert DVD' Message Displayed Instruments - Night Vision System Malfunctions A/C - Musty Odors From Vents Keyless Start System - Key Not Accepted Into Holder A/C - Blower Motor Stays ON With Key OFF/FC 2DED Set Body - Rear Windows Move in Small Increments Computers/Controls - CCC Won't Program With Progman(R) Lighting - Automatic Headlamps Don't Switch OFF Engine Controls - Battery Discharges/Lights Flash Engine Controls - Eyebrow Lamps Inop After Programming Navigation System - Pop-up Arrow Display Missing CCC - Next Entertainment Source Not Selectable Via MFL CCC Navigation System - Stuck On 'Accept' Screen Cell Phone - Bluetooth(R) Handsets Won't Pair To Vehicle Body - Window 'One-Touch' Close Feature Inoperative Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/Code 9413 Stored CCC - Programming Fails Using Program(R) V24 CCC - Does Not Play All MP3 Formats Instruments - Audible Warning Sounds/Won't Turn OFF Instruments - Unable To Communicate With Cluster Restraints - OC3 Mat Cannot Be Enabled CCC SVS - Letter/Number Inputs Misinterpreted Body - Shadowline(R) Trim Discoloration Instruments - Instrument Cluster Needles Vibrate CCC- CID Changes From BMW Banner to Blank Screen Bluetooth(R) - Call Displays as Active After Ended Antitheft - Electronic Steering Lock Lamp ON/DTC A0AA Antitheft - SZL Functions Lock Up after Transport Mode A/T - Erratic Operation/Fail-safe Mode/DTC's Set Cell Phone - Bluetooth(R) Inoperative/Fault Code A373 Antitheft - No Start Condition After CAS replacement CCC(R) Navigation - Displays Incorrect Vehicle Position CCC(R) - CD Text not Updated When CD is Swapped BMW Assist(R) - GPS Location Inaccurate or Unknown BMW Assist(R) - No Data Transmitted During Call Body - Rattling Noise From Lower Windshield Area CCC(R) - Radio Does Not Resume With Selected Station Audio System - No Audio Output on FM Band Cell Phone - One Way Audio With Bluetooth(R) Handset BMW Assist(R) - Vehicle Dials BMW Assist(R) on It's Own BMW Assist(R) - False 'SOS Inactive' Message Displayed A/T - Sport Transmission Paddle Shifters Inoperative Electrical - Battery Discharged/Code 93AB Set Steering - AFS Lamp ON/Code 6141 Stored in Memory CCC(R) - Navigation is Inoperative Computers/Controls - Diagnosis via D-CAN Not Possible Instruments - Outside Mirror Glass Dicolored/Cracked CCC(R) - CD/DVD Drive Errors Audio System - Turns OFF After 8 Minutes in KL30 Mode Electrical - ELV Won't Release/No Start/No Crank A/C - Not Cooling/Compressor Doesn't Switch ON Engine Controls - False Low Oil Level Mssg. Displayed Audio System - Interference on All Radio Bands CCC(R) - CD/DVD Disc Does Not Eject Audio System - 'Call SIRIUS' Message Displayed Instruments - Cannot Turn OFF MIL After Vehicle Repair Interior - Active Backrest Width Adjustment Inoperative Paint - Environmental/Industrial Fallout Repair Tires/Wheels - Noise/Vibration/Abnormal Wear Cell Phone - Echo/Reverberation On Land Line Side Cell Phone - iPhone(R) Vehicle Pairing Failure Cell Phone - SOS Inactive Message/No TCU Communication Audio System - AM/FM Radio Reception Problems Audio System - iPod(R) Discharged After Inactivity Audio System - iPod(R) Won't Charge Through USB Port Body - Front/Rear Doors Do Not Unlock at the Same Time Lighting - Incorrect CC Message When Park Lamp Is Out A/T - Unable To Select Drive Or Reverse Park Assist System - PDC Lamp Flashes After SZM R and R Audio System - CD Changer Inop/Magazine Jammed Instruments - Instrument Dials Inop/Display Too Bright Instruments - CID Is Blank/No Audio/CHAMP(R) Inop. Engine - Runs Poorly With Camshaft/VANOS Codes Set Communication/Entertainment Systems - Inoperative Body - Squeaking Noises From The B-Pillar Area Cell Phone - Poor Voice Quality On Land Line End Audio System - CHAMP(R) No Audio In FM Mode 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 Fuel System - MIL/Check Gas Cap Lamp ON Body - Window One-Touch Inop After KGM/GM R and R Engine - Oil Leak R/H Side Of Engine Crankcase Drivetrain - Rear End Click/Crack Noise On Load Change Lighting - Halogen Low-Beam Headlamp Bulb Failure Body - Power Folding Mirror Position Incorrect A/C - Stops Cooling After a Long Drive Body - Sunroof Water Leaks Antitheft - No Engine Crank After CAS3 Replacement Interior - Ashtray Cover Gets Stuck or Doesn't Latch Instruments - Head-Up Display Is Inoperative Steering - Steering Column Rub/Scrape Noises Body - Squeaking From Door Frame Area Audio System - Retrofitted Satellite Radio Coding Faults Drivetrain - Transfer Case Code 54C6, VTG Oil Wear Brakes - Squeak/Squeal On Light To Moderate Application Infotainment Sys. - Incoming Call Ringtone Very Loud Audio - iPod/iPhone(R) Poor Audio Quality/No Recognition Emissions - MIL ON And DTC FC 2A17 Stored Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips Body - Creaking Noise From Top Of Window And Door Frame Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated 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 Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts Superceded Bulletins 010498 - 06/01/98 540111 - 02/01/11 652403 - 11/01/09 000702 - 11/01/07 654705 - 03/01/06 841401 - 11/01/06 120507 - 12/01/07 090707 - 01/12/07 130107 - 12/01/07 654405 - 06/01/05 723006 - 04/01/06 611305 - 07/01/07 410104 - 04/01/05 844906 - 10/01/06 240806 - 11/01/06 842205 - 11/01/06 650107 - 03/01/07 841305 - 01/01/06 840506 - 03/01/07 1221604 - 02/01/06 6320204 - 04/01/05 6320704 - 04/01/05 7220603 - 11/01/03 7220105 - 01/01/05 6120004 - 02/01/04 6120904 - 08/01/04 6121004 - 08/01/04 640106 - 01/01/06 842405 - /11/01/05 Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information 631706 - 01/01/07 Lighting Headlamp Condensation Diagnosis Lighting - Headlamp Water Condensation Diagnostics 631706 - 12/01/06 Automatic Headlamps Operating Characteristics Lighting - Lights Do Not Switch Off Automatically Lighting - Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Out/MIL ON/DTC's Lighting Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Out/MIL ON/DTC's 630410 - 04/01/10 Lighting - MIL ON/DTC's/Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Out Lighting - Auto-Lamps Switch On Too Early Or Too Late Lighting - Auto-Lamps Switch On Too Early/Too Late Lighting - Incorrect Lamp Out Message Displayed Instruments - Instrument Needles Vibrate Interior Front Seat Noise Symptom Diagnostics Body - Sunroof Wind Noises And Water Leaks Body Sunroof Wind Noises And Water Leaks Body - Sunroof Wind Noise/Water Leaks Body Sunroof Wind Noise/Water Leaks Body - Wind Noise/Water Leaks From Sunroof Body - Door Frame Squeaking Noises While Driving 510205 - 12/01/06 Body Creaking Noise From Top Of Window And Door Frame 512810 - 08/01/10 Body - Squeaking From Upper Door Frame Area Body - Power Window Symptom Diagnosis CCC(R) - CID Switches From BMW Banner To Blank Screen CCC - Voice Recognition System Enabling Code 090207 - 05/01/07 CCC(R) System - Symptom Diagnostics Telematics(R) Control Unit - Diagnostic Information 650607 - 11/01/08 CCC(R) - Enabling Code Required for Voice Recognition CCC(R) - Loss of Audio/CID Blanks Out 654107 - 01/01/08 CCC(R) - Enabling Code Information CCC- Volume Difference in CD\AUX and FM After Reprogram Telematics Control Unit Bluetooth(R) Retrofit 841107 - 07/01/07 CCC - Symptom Troubleshooting BMW Assist(R) - System Initialization 653205 - 01/01/07 652906 - 10/01/06 Electrical - Various System Malfunction From Water Leaks 841406 - 08/30/06 Voice Recognition System - Enabling Code Requirement 124706 - 11/01/06 Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface 650599 - 01/01/08 Audio System - USB Audio Interface Information CCC - CD/CDC Track Counter Advances after Mute Selected Audio System HD-Radio(R) Functionality and Diagnosis Audio System - Radio Security Code Access 650599 - 10/01/06 653205 - 09/01/06 Audio System - Interference/Noise From Door Speakers Audio System - HD-Radio(R) Functionality and Diagnosis CCC - Radio Continues To Play After Ignition Off Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2 CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Navigation DVD' Shown On CID 650110 - 04/01/10 CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Navigation DVD' Appears On CID CCC(R) - 'Please Insert Navigation DVD' Displayed Navigation System - Noisy DVD Drive 845806 - 2006/10/01 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 846106 - 10/01/06 CCC(R) - Diagnosis and Repair Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface Audio System - USB Audio Interface CCC(R) - Voice Recognition Enabling Code BMW Assist (R) - Service Reactivation Information BMW Assist(R) Reactivation of Services BMW Assist(R) - False SOS Inactive Warning Message BMW Assist(R) - Erroneous SOS Inactive Warning Message Collision Avoidance System - Lane Departure Warning BMW Assist(R) - Procedures For Reactivation Cell Phone - Poor Voice Quality On Landline End BMW Assist(R) - Reactivation Procedures 841405 - 07/01/08 Cell Phone - Retrofitting TCU with Bluetooth(R) BMW Assist(R) Initialization Of Services 841503 - 03/01/08 BMW Assist(R) - Service Reactivation Procedure BMW Assist(R) - Upgrading to Bluetooth(R) Capability Cell Phone Bluetooth(R) is Inoperative 844906 - 10/01/07 844906 - 09/01/07 Communication - Enable Status Bar Does NOT Progress Telematics Control Unit 'SOS Inactive' Is Displayed Campaign - Replace the Hands-Free Charging Electronics Cell Phone - Bluetooth(R) Inoperative/Code A379 or 79 Bluetooth(R) - Call Displayed as Active After Call Ended BMW Assist(R) - Integrated Bluetooth(R) Information BMW Assist(R) - Reactivation of Services Telematics Control Unit - 'SOS Inactive' Is Displayed BMW Assist(R) - System Reactivation Antitheft System - No Crank After CAS3 Replacement Antitheft System - No Crank/No Start Condition SDARS SIRIUS(R) Radio - Intermittently Inoperative CCC(R) Symptom Troubleshooting 650307 - 01/01/07 A/C - System Leak Testing A/C - Symptom Diagnostics A/C - Poor Performance At Start Up Or When Idling A/C Symptom Diagnostics A/C System Leak Testing A/C System - Symptom Diagnosis A/C - System Symptom Diagnosis A/C - Symptom Diagnosis Information A/C - Stops Cooling/Blows Warm Air After A Long Drive 640405 - 2006/08/01 640405 - 2006/09/01 A/C - Compressor Noise Diagnosis A/C - Insufficient Cooling/Poor System Performance A/C - Poor System Performance/Insufficient Cooling A/C - Compressor Does Not Switch ON/Code 9C76 Body - Rattling Noise from Center Display/Windshield Steering - Steering Column Rubbing/Scraping Noises Electric Steering Lock -No Start Condition Electrical - Malfunctions Caused By Water Intrusion Electrical - Various Electrical Systems Problems Electrical - Closed Circuit Current Information Electrical - Measurement of Closed Circuit Current Electrical - Closed-Circuit Current Measurement Info. Electrical - Closed Circuit Current Measurements Lighting - Headlight Wiring Deteriorated Telematics(R) - CDMA Telematics Control Unit Replacement Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Swapping For Testing Navigation -Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced 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 Electrical - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis Electrical - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement Electrical System - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis Electrical System Parasitic Draw Measurement Electrical System Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis Electrical Dead Battery Energy Diagnostics Electrical - Dead Battery, Perform Energy Diagnosis Electrical - Dead Battery, Energy Diagnosis Test Plan 611305 - 04/01/08 611305 - 03/01/08 Battery - Maintenance Requirement Information Electrical - 'Energy Diagnostics' For Dead Battery Electrical - ELV Warning In Instrument Cluster Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Brakes Squeak/Squeal On Light To Moderate Application Brakes - Squeak/Squeal Upon Light Application Drivetrain - Rear End Clicking/Cracking Noises A/T - Repair And Replacement Information A/T - Repair/Replacement Information A/T - Transmission Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Hints A/T - Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Hints A/T - Repair and Replacement Information A/T - Cannot Engage Drive Or Reverse A/T - Can't Select Drive Using Gear Selector Switch A/T - Can't Engage Drive Using Selector Switch A/T - Unable to Select 'D' Position A/T - Cannot Select 'D' Position A/T - Fluid Leak From The Oil Pan Area A/T - Leaks From The Fluid Pan Area 240806 - 01/01/09 A/T - Fluid Leaks From The Fluid Pan Area 240806 - 12/01/08 240806 - 10/01/08 A/T - Fluid Leak From The Oil Pan A/T - Fluid Leaks From The Oil Pan Area A/T Fluid Leaks From The Oil Pan Area 241907 - 09/01/07 A/T Controls - Dela