B066425
Other
Gasket Return
Vehicle report
2010 BMW 3 SERIES
Service bulletins
116 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
B012016
Warranty Program/Extension
The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
B068824
Other
Screw Cap Return
B068624
Other
Socket Housing Return
B510819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 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.
SB23-01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
sb23-01TMS
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
SB 23-01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB-23-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,& 4, 2008-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016-2019; Ford Mustang 2015-2023; Toyota Supra 2020-2023.
B540907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT
51 26 15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE BOWDEN CABLE CAUSES THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT DOOR NOT TO OPEN OCCASIONALLY WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 37 DEGREES. *MA
34 04 15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW - BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM MIGHT REDUCE IF TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW 14 DEGREES *MA
SIB-24-02-15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING AROUND THE AREA OF THE OIL COOLER LINES CAUSING UNFAVORABLE COOLING LINE CONNECTION TOLERANCES TO DAMAGE O RINGS. MODEL E84 (X1), E89 (Z4), F22 & 23 (2 SERIES), F30 & 31 (3 SERIES), F32 & 33 (4 SERIES), F34 (GRAN TURISMO), F36 (GRAN COUPE). *PE
B-510315
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLOOR MATS PEELS OFF ON THE BOTTOM *CN
SIB-11-07-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 7/09/13. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
SI B65 04 14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW:SOME BMW MODELS MAY OR MAY NOT DISPLAY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *TA
SIB-16-16-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION MODULE (SCR) HAS A STORED FAULT, PRESSURE BUILD UP IS LOW, CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *
SIB-16-15-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FOR ENGINE IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO PURGE AIR SYSTEM MICRO LEAKAGE AND VENTILATION OF FUEL TANK FROM CONTAMINATION. *PE
SIB-12-14-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: EXPERIENCING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, A NOISE, LIKE RATTLING, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE UPDATED 10/31/12. *PE MODELS 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 05/13/2013 *JS UPDATED 5/19/15. *PE
SIB-12-21-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE CRANKS WITH NO START. *RM UPDATED 5/19/15. *PE
SIB-32-03-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: IN CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, A FAILURE WITH POWER ASSISTED STEERING IS ILLUMINATED, DUE TO SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUES. *PE
SIB-63-11-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE
SIB-84-03-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014.
SIB-12-15-13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VEHICLE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. FAULT CODE MAY NOT CLEAR FROM DME FAULT MEMORY. *KB UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB UPDATED 2/21/2014 *JS UPDATED 3/11/14. *PE
SIB-32-02-13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, CAUSED BY A SPECIFIC SITUATION OF UNDERVOLTAGE DURING ENGINE START UP. MODEL 2010-2012 F30 (3 SERIES). *PE
SIB-34-06-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
SIB-61-32-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: IN REAR OF VEHICLE, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FAULTS ARE DUE TO REM (REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE) NOT RESPONDING TO DIAGNOSIS. MODELS 2011-2012 3 SERIES. *PE UPDATED 7/10/13. *PE
SIB-11-03-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-12-16-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-61-13-05
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB
SIB-61-37-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY CELLS COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING SLEEP MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UPDATED 03/11/2013 *JS
SIB122512
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: VEHICLE DOES NOT START: LOOSE GROUND Z6000 *4B. COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE BMW NEW VEHICLE/SAV LIMITED WARRANTY. *JS
SIB270212
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: DSC WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THE WARNING LAMPS FOR DSC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY ALSO BE A WARNING IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JS
SIB-11-02-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND A POWER REDUCTION IS CLEARLY PERCEPTIBLE. THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR AFTER DRIVING FOR SOME TIME WITH THE ENGINE ALREADY AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. IF THE IGNITION IS CYCLED, THE ENGINE THEN USUALLY PERFORMS NORMALLY. *PE UPDATED 2/7/11. *PE UPDATED ON 06/09/2011. *KB UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE
SIB-16-03-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKAGE IS FOUND, WHEN USING THE NVLD TANK LEAKAGE TEST PLAN. *PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE
SIB-61-02-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. UPDATED 11/2/12. *PE
SIB-01-02-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATES, CAUSED BY A DEFECT, HAS AN EMISSIONS EXTENDED WARRANTY, 8 YEARS OR 82,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, NOT OTHERWISE FALLING WITHIN COVERAGE EXCLUSION. *PE
SIB-11-13-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE IS A CLANKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST AREA. WASTEGATE VALVE IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSING AND CLANKING. *RM UPDATED 7/17/12. *PE
B63-03-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT IN THE SIDE PANEL HAS CONDENSATION CONCERNING VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO FEBRUARY 27,2012. *JS
SIB-24-02-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. ENGINE SPEED ONLY INCREASES WHILE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. *RM UPDATED ON 5/1/2012. *KB
SIB-12-01-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. *RM UPDATED 1/4/12. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
SIB-16-04-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: TEILECLEARING FOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TANK LEAKAGE (DMTL) SYSTEM. TEILECLEARING PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DMTL SYSTEM (E.G., EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKS, CHECK FILLER CAP MESSAGE, ETC.). THIS PROCESS CAN HELP EXPEDITE THE DEFECT ERADICATION PROCESS, ONCE THE ROOT CAUSE BEEN DETERMINED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 8/3/11. *PE UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
SIB-13-13-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS AN INTERNAL COMPONENT THAT MAY FAIL AND CAUSING DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND LONGER STARTING TIMES. *PE
SIB-61-06-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE JBE (JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS) MODULE FAILS PROGRAMMING DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE VEHICLE. *PE
SIB-63-03-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WIRING ON THE HEADLIGHTS MAY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND THE COVER NOT BEING SECURED PROPERLY. E60/E92. *RM UPDATED 9/30/11. *PE
SIB-72-01-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: E92. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER ON THE FRONT DRIVER¿S OR PASSENGER SIDE FAILED TO DELIVER THE BELT. THE SAFETY BELT EXTENDER EXTENDS BUT THE BELT SLIPS OFF. THE ¿HAND¿ ON THE EXTENDER FAILS. THE SAFETY BELT IS TWISTED. THE EXTENDER WILL NOT OPERATE AND MAKES NOISE WHILE EXTENDING. *RM
SIB-12-15-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM
SIB-33-01-02
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM
SIB-61-01-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING INCLUDING: INSTRUMENTS, DOOR LOCKS, WIPERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THERE MAY ALSO BE WARNING LIGHTS ON. K-CAN WIRING IN THE VEHICLE SHORTED. *RM UPDATED 10/5/11. *PE
SIB-61-08-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS AND THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START. THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE KEY. THE KEY CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE KEY SLOT. COMMUNICATION TO THE VEHICLE IS NOT POSSIBLE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION AT THE FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX LOSES CONNECTION. *RM
SIB-28-01-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MODULE. DATA CAN'T BE READ FROM THE MODULE'S MEMORY. *RM UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE
SIB-17-05-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM
SIB-51-18-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE PAINTED SURFACE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY PEEL DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HAND CREAMS AND SUN-TANNING LOTIONS. *RM
SIB-23-01-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM
SIB-12-16-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
SIB-51-09-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO SHOW THE DOORS ARE OPEN WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CLOSED. *RM
SIB-63-02-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE DRIVER¿S SIDE ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT MOVES TO THE FULL LEFT STOP WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED. *RM
SI-B13-15-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: AN INTKAE MANIFOLD LINKAGE ROD PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. *RM
SI-B16-13-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE IS PROTECTIVE COVERING MISSING FROM THE SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION LINE. *RM
SI B12 02 11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MIFIRES, OR FAILS TO CRANK. THIS IS CAUSED BY MULTIPLE SHORT START-UPS WITHOUT THE ENGINE PROPERLY GOING THROUGH A WARM-UP PHASE. *RM
SI B12 11 10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE ARE HIGH FUEL PRESSURE FAULTS STORED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SI B12 55 06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM
SIB-12-20-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
CN-10E-A02
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD NOT MEET EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. THERE MAY BE A LONG CRANK AND A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *RM
SI-B13-08-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: TEILE CLEARING FOR ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM. AN ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TEILECLEARING) PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM (E.G., LONG CRANK, LOSS OF POWER, SES LAMP ON, ETC.). THIS PROCESS CAN ALSO HELP EXPEDITE THE DEFECT ERADICATION PROCESS, ONCE THE ROOT CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED. MODELS E60, 61 (5 SERIES), E70 (X5 SPORTS), E71 (X6 SPORTS), E82, E88 (1 SERIES), E89 (Z4), E90, 92, 93 (3 SERIES), F01, F02 (7 SERIES), F07 (GRAN TURISMO 5 SERIES), AND F10 (5 SERIES). NO MODEL YEARS ARE LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/7/11. *PE UPDATED 6/10/11. *PE
SIB-28-02-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN'T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-28-03-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: INFORMATION ON A NEW AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION. *RM
SIB-36-06-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE IS AN ABNORMAL OR LOUD NOISE CAUSED BY IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR ON BRIDGESTONE TIRES. *RM'
SIB-52-12-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ACTIVATES ON ITS OWN BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE WIRING CONTACTS. *RM
SIB-12-24-05
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH AND INTERNAL MISFIRE CODES. THIS IS AN IGNITION COIL PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-18-03-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON DUE TO FAULTS WITH A FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *RM
SIB-32-01-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: IMMEDIATELY AFTER A COLD START IF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE TURNED ON SUCH AS HEATED SEATS IT MAY SWITCH OFF AFTER 5-10 SECONDS BECAUSE OF A VOLTAGE LEVEL DIP. *RM
SIB-51-46-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE DOOR CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WHEN USING THE KEY OR KEY REMOTE. LUBRICATION OF THE DOOR CAN CAUSE DEFECTS. *RM
SIB-72-03-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON SOME E92 MODELS THE SAFETY BELT EXTENDER IS NOT EXTENDING THE BELT OR IS NOISY. THIS CAN BE A FAULT OF THE EXTENDER OR THE BELT IS CONTORTED. *RM
SI-B12-14-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: VARIOUS VVT FAULTS STORED IN DME MEMORY. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVABILITY CONCERNS HAS OCCURRED-ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; LOSS OF POWER; ENGINE HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE (REDUCED POWER MODE IS DISPLAYED). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/7/11. *PE
SI-B12-22-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) LAMP MAY COME ON DUE TO A DIAGNOSTIC ERROR. TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS SERVICE COMPLETED OR IS AFFECTED BY THIS SERVICE, FIRST CHECK THE B PILLAR LAB EL FOR CODE NUMBER 577. IF CODE NUMBER BEEN PUNCHED OUT, WAS ALREADY PERFORMED. IF NOT PUNCHED OUT, ITS NECESSARY TO UTILIZE KEY READER. PROGRAM THE VEHICLE USING ISTA/P 2.39.2 OR LATER. *PE
SIB-17-04-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE VENT HOLE OF THE COOLING HOSE COUPLING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE RADIATOR MAY BE BLOCKED. THERE IS A PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING AND FIXING THE PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-24-01-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THE TRANSMISSION ENTERS FAILSAFE MODE. FAULT CODE 4F81 (RATIO MONITORING, CLUTCH A), IN SOME CASES COMBINED WITH THE SUBSEQUENT FAULTS 507B/507C (PARKING GEAR SENSOR IMPLAUSIBLE SIGNAL) OR 507D (PARKING GEAR INCORRECTLY DISENGAGED), ARE STORED IN THE EGS CONTROL MODULE. E60, E51, E65, E66, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-63-02-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: REAR BULB FAILURE. THE BULB OUT WARNING SHOWS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DIAGNOSIS SHOWS A FAULT FOR THE REAR LAMP. THE BULB OUT CAN BE DISPLAYED FOR 2 POSSIBLE CAUSES: POOR FIT BETWEEN THE BULB AND BULB HOLDER; BULB FAILURE CAUSED BY VIBRATION. *PE
SIB-72-01-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: FRONT SAFETY BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SMOOTHLY OR JAMS. THE UPPER PART OF THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SAFETY BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP FULLY OR ROLLS UP SLOWLY. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE INERTIA REEL IS INCORRECT AT THE FASTENING POINT. THE BELT IS TOUCHING THE GUIDE FUNNEL. MODELS E90, E91 AND E92. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-16-01-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE IS AN EXTRACTION AND REFILLING PROCESS FOR THE DESIEL EXHAUST FLUID. E70 AND E90 MODELS. *RM
SIB-22-01-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE CAN BE VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS. *RM
SIB-25-01-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: GEARS MAY BE SHIFTING HARSH DUE TO ARM BEARING SHAFTS IN THE TRANSMISSION. *RM
SIB-41-03-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ON E91 MODELS THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIRING/REMOVING THE TAILGATE HINGE HAS BEEN REVISED. *RM
SIB-51-20-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE TAILGATE OPENS SLOWER IN LOW TEMPERATURES AND DOESNT FULLY OPEN. *RM
SIB-65-36-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SI-B-63-06-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: LEDS IN REAR LAMP INOPERATIVE. THE LEDS (LIGHT EMITTING DIODES) IN THE OUTER LEFT OR OUTER RIGHT REAR LAMP ARE INOPERATIVE. AFFECTED ARE THE LEDS FOR THE PARKING LAMP/TAIL LAMP OR THE TURN SIGNALS. NO CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. CORROSION OF AN INTERNAL CONNECTION WITH THE TAIL LAMP IS CAUSED. *PE UPDATED 9/26/11. *PE
SIB-12-18-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR THAT IS CAUSING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT A FAULT CODE. *RM
SIB-13-09-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE N54 ENGINE MAY HAVE AN EXCESSIVE CRANK TIME BEFORE STARTING. *RM
SIB-62-04-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE DIAL FACE OF THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BECOME DETACHED AT THE EDGE. IT AFFECTS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SPEEDOMETER, BUT NOT THE FUNCTION. *RM
SIB-63-02-01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-63-05-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE REAR LED LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THERE IS CONNECTION CORROSION IN THE TAIL LAMP. *RM
SIB-65-24-03
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: OPERATING DESCRIPTION OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LIGHT. *RM
TS-12-19-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH A FAULT CODE STORED. INTERNAL DMTL PUMP FAILURE.*RM
SI-B11-08-03
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: OIL SEPARATOR-COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. CERTAIN AREAS OF THE US EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. INCLUDE MODELS E39, 46, 53, 60, 83, AND E85. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SI-B11-09-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BROKEN. THE MODELS UTILIZE A SINGLE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO MOVE SLIGHTLY ON THE FRONT AXLE CARRIER. HOWEVER, UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS, SUCH AS DRIVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED OVER CURBS OR SPEED BUMPS, THE ENGINE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN THE SERPENTINE BELT OR POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY CONTACTING THE FRONT ENGINE CARRIER. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BELT AND/OR PUMP PULLEY COULD BE DAMAGED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SI-B12-06-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: N54 ENGINES-MISFIRE FAULTS, DIAGNOSIS WITH ISTAD. SITUATION (1) SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH VARIOUS MISFIRE FAULT CODES (E.G., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) STORED IN DME CONTROL MODULE. DO NOT FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE TEST PLAN TO REPLACE A COMPLETE SET OF THE INJECTORS. SITUATION (2) SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND A SINGLE, INDIVIDUAL CYLINDER MISFIRE FAULT IS STORE IN THE DME. SWAP THE AFFECTED INJECTOR WITH ONE FROM ANOTHER BANK. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS ARE LISTED. *PE
SIB-11-08-03
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM
SIB-11-02-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH DIESEL ENGINES. *RM
SIB-13-02-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PERFORM A FUEL QUALITY DETECTION TEST ON VEHICLES WITH AN N54 ENGINE. *RM
SIB-13-06-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. THE ENGINE WILL ONLY OPERATE TO 1500 RPMS AND LACKS POWER. THERE IS A SOFTWARE APPLICATION ERROR. *RM
SIB-13-07-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THERE IS A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AND "SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT" WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL IN HIGH ALTITUDES DURING COLD WEATHER. THERE MAY BE SIX DIFFERENT FAULT CODES. *RM
SIB-16-03-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WARNING MESSAGE ON ABOUT LOW DIESEL EXHAUST FUEL LEVEL AND THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WITHIN 999 MILES. THE LIGHT COMES ON A FEW THOUSAND MILES EARLIER THAN A RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. *RM
SIB-27-01-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A FAULT FOR OIL WEAR IS STORED IN THE MEMORY, BUT IT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE THE WARNING LAMP. *RM
SIB-28-02-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS IS BEING USED ON MANY MODELS TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF DOUBLE-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SA-51120
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ACTION FOR DIESEL ENGINE. REPLACE CHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. REPROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DDE). REFER TO SI B130410 AND SI B130310. AFFECTS E70 AND E90 VEHICLES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SI-B-13-03-10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. VEHICLES WITH M57Y DIESEL ENGINE. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED ERRONEOUSLY. DDE SOFTWARE ERROR. *PE
SIB-61-18-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: VARIOUS SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE JBBFE-3R CONTROL MODULE. VERY INTERMITTENTLY, THE JBBFE-3R WAKES UP IN BOOTLOADER ODE INSTEAD OF APPLICATION MODE. PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS WITH ISTA AND WORK THROUGH ANY RELATED TEST MODULES. *PE
SIB-16-02-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY IN THE ILLUSTRATION, BUT IT IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARTS DESCRIPTION. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-16-08-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START; FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY; FAULT CODE 2A1C (FUEL LEVEL PLAUSIBILITY) IS STORED IN MSV80. RIGHT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS DISLODGED FROM ITS BRACKET DUE TO INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 4/29/11. *PE
SIB-41-02-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: REAR AXLE CARRIER (SUB FRAME) SUPPORT PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A FRACTURE IN THE STEEL BODY STRUCTURE COULD FORM IN THE AREA AROUND ONE OF THE REAR AXLE CARRIER MOUNTING POINTS. AS A RESULT, A DISTINCT CLICKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE AREA OF THE REAR AXLE CARRIER DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. MODEL E46 (3SERIES). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-16-01-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE CASE WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-36-05-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: TIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. MODEL E90, E91(3 SERIES);E92, E92 (3 SERIES); E60 (5 SERIES); E60 (M5); E63, E64 (6 SERIES); E63, E64 (M6); E65, E66 (7 SERIES); E70 (X5); E83 (X3); AND E85, E86 (Z4). *PE
SIB-11-14-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: N54 TURBOCHARGER WASTE GATE CONTROL NOISES AND OPERATION. AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE, A SLIGHT RATTLE NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS NOISE IS SIMILAR TO A MECHANICAL TYPEWRITER. IN ADDITION, THE COMPLAINTS OF A SLIGHT REDUCTION OF POWER SIMILAR TO AN INCREASED TURBO LAG. THE VACUUM SUPPLY TO THE WASTE GATES MAY BE RESTRICTED OR BLOCKED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-34-078-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: DSC DISABLING FUNCTION. DSC OFF FUNCTION HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN M5 AND M6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.