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2012 BMW 7-SERIES

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Service bulletins

34 bulletins

Technical 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.

B110614

Service Campaign

This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance. To ensure these engines keep delivering the ultimate performance, we have designed this Care Package thatincludes a 6 point check, and if necessary, the replacement of one or more of the following powertraincomponents: Hot-Film Air Mass Sensors PIEZO High Pressure Fuel Injectors Engine Vacuum Pump Fuel System Low Pressure Sensor/Feed Line Fresh Air Intake Turbo Seals Crankcase Ventilation Lines (Hoses)

B131110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle. However, if the vehicle’s filler-neck misfuelling protection system has been disabled, or the incorrectdiameter fuel nozzle has been installed on the diesel fuel pump, the vehicle’s diesel fuel system can becontaminated by filling the diesel engine vehicle with gasoline. If the diesel fuel system has been contaminated with gasoline, follow the repair guidelines below:

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 “discharged battery” complaints.

B160623

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE

B653423

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.

B660523

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

SIM010717

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

SIM010917

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC

SIB-11-16-14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ENGINE TIMING CHAIN SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR EARLY STAGES OF WEAR, AND A REPAIR SOLUTION SHOULD BE PROVIDED. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE UPDATED 10/6/15. *PE

SIB-13-04-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION ON THE INSTALLATION OF FUEL SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE SENSOR AND NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED WILL LEAD TO FAILURE OF LOW PRESSURE SENSOR AND METAL SUPPLY LINE. MODEL 2008-14. *PE

SIB650414

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, SERIES SEDAN, X3, 4, 5, 6, M4: REGARDING AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAY OR MAY NOT BE ON. *LJ

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-01-13-14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: NEW SERVICE PROGRAM PROCEDURE IS NOW AVAILABLE REGARDING THE BRAKE FLUID, TIRE PRESSURES, LOCK/STRIKER ADJUSTMENTS FOR TRUNK OR TAILGATE, BATTERY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. *PE

SIB-11-14-14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING OIL PASSAGE OF ENGINE, IT WILL KNOCK AND LOSE POWER, DURING CYLINDER HEAD MATING SURFACES AND CLEANING OF ENGINE BLOCK AFTER REPAIR TO ENGINE. *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-12-19-13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: AN ERRONEOUS MESSAGE, FROM OIL LEVEL SENSOR, INDICATING OIL SERVICE IS DUE, AFTER TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE. MODEL F15, F13, F12, F10, F07, F06, F02, F01. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

SI-B63-02-10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISPLAYED; TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST. INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY, A BULB OUT CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED, TOGETHER WITH THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHING FAST. *PE UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB

SIB-61-03-13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: HIGH BATTERY DISCHARGE WARNING: BATTERY NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE "HIGH BATTERY DISCHARGE WARNING" WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID). *KB UPDATED 05/13/2013 *JS UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE

SIB-13-07-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *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-64-05-13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: ON SOME ACTIVEHYBRID (3,5,7), THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY IS COOLED BY REFRIGERANT AND IS REGULATED BY EXPANSION VALVE AT BASE OF BATTERY AND IT CAN BECOME STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, EITHER PERMANENTLY OR INTERMITTENTLY. MODELS F02H, F10H, F30H. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *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-13-01-13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: FUEL TANK PRESSURE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FAULT CODE OF 19401B. THIS LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW AS OPPOSED TO AMBIENT. *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-12-18-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: IF BSD COMMUNICATION IS DISRUPTED, OIL LEVEL SENSOR DATA IS NO LONGER RECEIVED BY DME. BSD COMMUNICATION FAULT(S), AFTER REPAIRS ARE SHORTLY SET, REQUIRES REMOVAL OF IGNITION HARNESS FROM CYLINDER HEAD COVER. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

SB-1214

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

SIB-11-08-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: DUE TO DAMAGED SEAL RING, DURING ASSEMBLY, ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING FROM ENGINE OIL PUMP VOLUME CONTROL VALVE GASKET SEAL RING. MODELS E70, E71, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

SIB-31-01-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW SPEEDS, MOVEMENT BETWEEN SURFACE CONTACTS OF SWIVEL BEARING AND WHEEL BEARING, CAN CAUSE CLICKING NOISES. MODELS E70, 71, F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, AND 13. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 11/1/13. *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-61-23-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: CRUISE CONTROL IS OPERATING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCHARGES, DUE TO POSSIBLY INSTALLED INCORRECT OR NON APPROVED SIZE TIRES AND WHEELS ON VEHICLE. *PE

SIB-61-07-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW: AFTER A FEW MILES OR SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE, HYBRID MALFUNCTION, MAY APPEAR AFTER PROGRAMMING OF SOFTWARE FOR VEHICLE. *PE

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