TSB : Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins

Details

Expand All (for easy ctrl-f) Collapse All How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom Recalls Generals Campaign - HD(R) Radio Activation 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 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 CIC(R) - Replacement Part Has Permanent Fault Code Stored 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 Engine Controls - DTC 2A1A/MIL ON While Driving Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Stations Not In Channels List 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 Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed Heating/A/C - IHKA Control Panel Button Caps Are Broken Audio System - Incorrect Station/Song Title Displayed Exhaust Sys. - Vibration/Droning At Idle Paint - Environmental/Industrial Fallout Repair Tires/Wheels - Noise/Vibration/Abnormal Wear Audio System - AM/FM Radio Reception Problems 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 Lighting - Adaptive Headlamps Are Intermittently Inop. Instruments - CID Is Blank/No Audio/CHAMP(R) Inop. BMW Assist(R) - Inoperative In Certain Areas A/T Controls - Can't Select Drive Or Reverse/Codes Set Communication/Entertainment Systems - Inoperative Navigation System - Shopping Cart Icons Always Displayed 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 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 Instruments - Head-Up Display Is Inoperative 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 - 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 Instruments - Outside Temperature Display Incorrect A/T - Clunks On Engine Start Up 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 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 Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions Wipers/Washers - Replacement Wiper Insert Info. Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information Lighting - Adaptive Headlamps Intermittently Inoperative 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 Instruments Outside Temperature Display Incorrect Interior Front Seat Noise Symptom Diagnostics Body Sunroof Wind Noise/Water Leaks Body - Wind Noise/Water Leaks From Sunroof Body Creaking Noise From Top Of Window And Door Frame 512810 - 08/01/10 CCC(R) System - Symptom Diagnostics Telematics(R) Control Unit - Diagnostic Information 650607 - 11/01/08 Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface Audio System - Interference/Noise From Door Speakers 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 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 CCC(R) Symptom Troubleshooting 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 Steering - Steering Column Rubbing/Scraping Noises Electrical - Malfunctions Caused By Water Intrusion Electrical - Various Electrical Systems Problems 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 Parasitic Draw Measurement 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 - Fluid Leak From The Oil Pan Area A/T - Leaks From The Fluid Pan Area 240806 - 01/01/09 240806 - 12/01/08 240806 - 10/01/08 A/T Controls - Delayed Gear Engagement/Jolt On Accel. 841108 - 10/01/08 A/T Controls - Clunk Upon Engine Start Up 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. Computers/Control- Programming Vers. Vehicle Data Status Computers/Control Programming Vers. Vehicle Data Status Computer/Controls - Programming Version Veh. Data Status 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 A/T Clunks On Engine Start Up 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 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 Exhaust System - Vibration/Droning At Idle Exhaust System Vibration/Droning At Idle Fuel System - Fuel Injection, Induction System Cleaning Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information 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 Engine - MIL ON/VANOS(R) Codes 2A82/2A87 Set Electrical Closed Circuit Current Diagnosis Info. Electrical - Electrical Issues Due To Water Intrusion Electrical - Closed Circuit Current Diagnosis Info. 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. A/T MIL ON/Failsafe Mode/Codes 4F81/507B/507C/507D Engine - Oil Capacity Information Engine - Oil Capacity Updated Information Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information Ignition System - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Applications Ignition Sys. - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Applications Ignition - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Application Chart Ignition Sys Iridium Spark Plug Info/Application Chart All Technical Service Bulletins Cell Phone - iPhone(R) 5, 4S, and 3 GS with iOS 6 Information Fuel System - Evaporative System Vacuum Leak Diagnosis Telematics(R) - CDMA Telematics Control Unit Replacement Audio Sys- Stored FM Stations Intermittently Default To FM 87.7 BMW ASSIST(R) - Combox Repl. Part Activation via DCSnet Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed Electrical - 90AH Absorbed Glass Matt Battery Replacement CIC(R) - Replacement Part Has Permanent Fault Code Stored Lighting - Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Failure CCC(R) - Enabling Code Info. A/T - ZF A/T Oil Leaks, Diagnosis, and Repair Information Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface Overview Troubleshooting/Concept Related Behaviors Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement Overview Procedure Attachments Troubleshooting E6X up to 9/2005 Troubleshooting E65 From 3/2004 Troubleshooting E6X Up to 9/2005 Troubleshooting E65 Up to 3/2004 Normal Closed Circuit Current Values Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block Recall 12V-126 - Check The Battery Cable Connection Overview 12V-126 Customer Letter Tread Letter BMW E6X Battery Cable Connector Q and A M/T - Repairs To Clutch Pedal Assembly Instruments - Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations Electrical - Updated Battery Registration Procedure Recall 12V126000: Potential Battery Cable Overheating Computer/Controls - MIL ON And DTC's 2F99, 10B008 Stored Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop. Engine - E Series Engine Oil Capacities Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Swapping For Testing Fuel System - Fuel Tank Lock Ring Torque Spec Missing Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio Information Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information Engine Controls - DTC 2A1A/MIL ON While Driving A/T - Failures Due To Incorrect Installation Engine - Removal/Installation Tips Entertainment/Cell Phone - Intermittently Inoperative Instruments - Odometer Reading Can't Be Recovered Audio System/Instruments - Various System Complaints Entertainment Sys. - Audio Has Dropouts Or Distortions Body - Test Plans For Panoramic Roof Emissions System - Evaporative System Leak Testing BMW ASSIST(R) - System Isn't Working Properly Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Stations Not In Channels List Lighting - Headlight Wiring Deteriorated Engine Controls - MIL ON/Code 29DA set Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures CCC(R) - Satellite Radio List Presets Erased Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Usage A/C - Poor Performance At Start Up Or When Idling CCC(R) - Radio Continues to Play After Ignition OFF Navigation - Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced A/C - Symptom Diagnostics Cooling System - Information on Coolant Refilling Fuel System - High Alcohol Fuel Detection Navigation System - Missing/Incorrect Road Map Data A/T - Cannot Engage Drive Or Reverse Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost Heating/A/C - (IHKA)Fan Speed Fluctuates Intermittently Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed Heating/A/C - IHKA Control Panel Button Caps Are Broken Engine - Crankshaft Seal/Bedplate Sealing Information Audio System - Incorrect Station/Song Title Displayed Ignition Sys - Iridium Spark Plug Info/Application Chart CCC(R) - Symptom Troubleshooting A/C - System Leak Testing Procedure Update Automatic Headlamps - Operating