B510819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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2007 BMW 6 SERIES
Service bulletins
28 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.
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.
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-11-03-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *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-11-07-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AT TIMES WOULD BE ROUGH RUNNING; WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE SEEN EXITING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE OIL IS CONSUMED ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *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-32-01-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: INFORMATION REGARDING ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS FOR ROOT CAUSES OF STEERING SYSTEMS WEAKNESSES. *PE
SIB-24-03-09REV
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS MAY EXIST: INTERMITTENT HARSH 4-3, 3-2 OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT (JOLT) WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION; JOLTS AND/OR JERKS FELT WHEN REACCELERATING AFTER COASTING; AND JUDDER WHEN GENTLY ACCELERATING (MOST NOTICEABLE AT AN ENGINE SPEED BELOW 2,000 RPM). E60(550IA); E63, 64 (650I). *PE UPDATED 6/8/11. *PE UPDATED 9/30/11. *PE
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 25-02-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: DIAGNOSTIC FOR GWS FAULTS - DRIVE POSITION D CANNOT BE ENGAGED. AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STARTED OR DURING PARKING MANEUVERS, THE DRIVE POSITION D CANNOT BE ENGAGED USING THE GWS (GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH). *PE UPDATED 8/16/11. *PE
SIB-23-01-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM
SIB-63-02-01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
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
SI-B12-02-09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM *PE UPDATED 10/27/09. *PE
SIB-51-29-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: THE CONVERTIBLE TOP STOWAGE COMPARTMENT HAS 4 DRAINS TO ALLOW WATER TO EXIT. THESE DRAINS, OVER TIME, MAY BECOME BLOCKED BY LEAVES AND DEBRIS AND CAUSE AN OVERFLOW INTO THE TRUNK AND DAMAGE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. *PE
SI-B-63-07-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. HEADLAMPS WORK NORMALLY; ONLY THE ADAPTIVE CORNERING FEATURE WHERE THE HEADLAMPS ROTATE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE STEERING ANGLE IS AFFECTED. MODELS E60, E61, E63 & E64. *PE
SI B63-04-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: HEADLAMP MOISTURE: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS. WATER OR CONDENSATION IN ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS. MODELS 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, X5, X6, 1 SERIES, AND 3 SERIES. MODEL YEARS 2000-20008. *PE
SI-B12-16-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 08E-A02: M5 AND M6 (5 & 6 SERIES) WITH S85 OBD COMMUNICATION. SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE COMMUNICATION INCOMPATIBILITY WITH CERTAIN GENERIC OBD SCANNER TOOLS. *PE
SIB 24-19-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DRIVE POSITI0N D CANNOT BE ENGAGED. VEHICLES PRODUCED FEBRUARY 25, 2007 TO JUNE 27, 2007. *PE VEHICLES PRODUCED 2/28/07 TO 04/16/08. UPDATED 10/07/08. *PE
SI B51-11-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WATER INGRESS AT THE DOORS: SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS. MODEL VEHICLE E64 (6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE). MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SIB-12-09-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED: S85-VARIOUS VANOS RELATED FAULTS STORED. (E60 (5SERIES), E63 & E64 (6SERIES). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-12-09-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS DUE TO COOLING FAN RELAY FAILURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS, DESCRIBED AS-ENGINE IS LACKING POWER WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL; TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION; DISTINCT HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 30-45MPH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SI B34 04 07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DSC/DXC WARNING LAMP, FAULT CODE 5EBA. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MAY 31, 2007 TO JUNE 25, 2007. *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-25-03-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: SPORT TRANSMISSION PADDLE SHIFTERS INOPERATIVE-DIAGNOSIS. THE DIRECT COMMUNICATION INPUT LINE BETWEEN THE PADDLE SHIFTERS AND THE EGS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE IS INTERRUPTED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-34-07-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLE: DSC DISABLING FUNCTION. DUE TO REVISED DME, DSC AND CCC SOFTWARE, THE MDM (M DYNAMIC MODE) BUTTON LOCATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH CLUSTER (SZM) NOW HAS TRIPLE FUNCTIONALITY-DEFAULT STATE-DSC ON; SHORT PRESS-MDM ON (GREEN MDM INDICATOR DISPLAYED IN THE CLUSTER); PRESS AND HOLD-DSC OFF (YELLOW DSC INDICATOR DISPLAYED IN THE CLUSTER; MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY). 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.