Bmw R1200-s-adventure 2015

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Bulletins

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B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 ho
M660122 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: The options in the reversing assist camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
B650414 - AIR BAGS: According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. Acsm fault code "930a60 - seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault ma
SIB011918 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle nitrogen oxide (nox) sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the ve
B111614 - ENGINE (PWS): This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14, "n63 customer care package." the n63ccp and n63 engine check the timing chain are not mandatory t
B011321 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . With the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v.
B011321 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Class action settlement: n54/n54t/n55 electric engine coolant pump . With the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: oliver, et al v.
B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
B651320 - STRUCTURE: Collection of driver's and passenger's side air bags: bmw intends to perform evaluations and analyses on these side air bags.
B340515 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
B310112 - SUSPENSION: Cracking noises from the frontaxle area while turning the wheels, when station: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.G., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while statio
B650709 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data: do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat
B652214 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/qc1: this service information bulletin (revision 2) replaces si b65 22 14 dated october 2015. The initial nav enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the parts department!
B513016 - AIR BAGS: Tailgate unintentionally opens: this service information bulletin (revision 4) replaces si b51 30 16 dated march 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp
B340517 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied: this service information bulletin (revision 3) replaces si b34 05 17 dated september 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at
B010518 - ENGINE (PWS): Limited warranty extensionto 10 years/120000 miles: this service information bulletin replaces si b01 05 18 dated july 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The service engine soon (mil) lamp is on.
B341019 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Helpful information for customer discussions regarding motorsport vehicle brakes: information inform the customer during a consultation that the m compound (standard equipment) and m carbon ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance bra
B651519 - EQUIPMENT: Security improvements for connecteddrive. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in bmw head units entry nav entry media nbt and nbt evo.
B160419 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: New replacement fuel tank internal fuel line connection. Information warranty information not applicable. This service information bulletin provides technical and repair procedure-related information.
B110919 - ENGINE (PWS): N55 engine: fc 28a0 or 101f01 throttle valve opening angle. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the dme shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.
B110119 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine vibrations or noise this service information bulletin replaces si b11 01 19 dated february 2019.
B012118 - ENGINE (PWS): N63 engine: oil consumption class action settlement diagnosis and repair procedures. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal d
B340714 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: "carbon ceramic brake noise. Information ""m"" vehicles are designed for high-performance, spirited driving. To accommodate this type of driving profile, a braking system which exceeds the standards for handling heavy brake forces, extreme
B660115 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Surround view camera last user mode operation change. After programming with ista/p 2.53.5 or a more recent version, the rear camera view is displayed when the reverse gear is selected. The vehicle does not remember the last user mode (surr
B130315 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: "n20 and n26 engines: etk injector part number error. Information the current version of etk has an error on screen 13_1417: ""high -pressure pump/tubing."" when selecting the high-pressure pump, the screen states ""only in conjunction with
B122114 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine malfunction warning illuminated with fc 193208: fuel level plausibility stored in dme. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the prop
B120516 - ENGINE (PWS): "n55 - engine malfunction warning due to vapor forming in the fuel system this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 05 16 dated april 2016. The engine ""drivetrain malfunction"" check control warning is displayed and the service e
B320616 - STEERING: Troubleshooting intermittent steering assistance with electric power steering (eps). Intermittent steering assistance failure cause the power supply of the eps control unit.
B070314 - ENGINE (PWS): This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015. Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B111117 - ENGINE (PWS): ?Engine leak diagnosis on turbocharged v8 engines. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged v8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify if the source of the leak is from under the turbochargers. En
8403014 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Iphone: connection failures with ios 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iphone using ios 7. Some examples are listed below: z call disconnection z contact list incomplete z general connection failures apple software ios 7 a
660814 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Side view camera does not display picture. The side view camera does not display a picture: z after engaging reverse gear z activating the side view camera via the switch on the center console near the gear shift cause z water (moisture) en
651313 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Headunit-high: cid is blank and "no signal" is displayed. Intermittently the central information display (cid) is blank and "no signal" is displayed on the cid. Z fault code b7f8c3 "no response from cid (hw error: loss of cid communication)
631114 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Led low beam flashes briefly after ignition switched on. 1. The low beam flashes briefly after the ignition is switched on. This situation can be duplicated every time the vehicle is started. 2. One of the faults below is stored and current
631014 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Adaptive headlight malfunction. A headlight malfunction cc message is displayed for one or more of the following lights: -daytime driving light -turn indicator -dipped headlight -main beam the following fault codes in the frm are stored:
130514 - ENGINE (PWS): . Information to properly diagnose the customer's complaint, the applicable test plan for the misfire faults stored in the dme must be performed to avoid repeat repairs. If a misfire fault is not stored in the dme memory and an engine relat
B110117 - ENGINE (PWS): N63t and s63t engine: valve seal replacement. This si provides a new tool and a new procedure for the n63tu valve seals replacement. Please refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. Si b11 07 11 - turbocharger
652013 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Vehicle intransport mode cannot be unlocked with remote control. When the vehicle is in transport mode, intermittently it cannot be unlocked via the remote control key. Cause when the vehicle is in transport mode, to reduce power consumptio
651614 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Central information display intermittently dimming or flashing off/on. Intermittently the central information display (cid) dims and/or flashes off/on. There are two possible root causes for this issue. Cause 1: voltage supply error from th
513314 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: This service information bulletin supersedes si b51 33 14 dated october 2014. Designates changes to this revision subject new "gas door operation" instruction label. Initial quality reports show the customers are not certain how to open and
710214 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Service action: replace emission label. Certain 2015 model year vehicles with n47t and n57t diesel engines were produced with an "emissions" label which contains incorrect information pertaining to the 2015 model year. Affected vehicles in
620613 - ENGINE (PWS): Condition based service due date is reset to 01/2000. The condition based service (cbs) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * oil service * check vehicle note: no fault code is stored software error in the instrument cl
320114 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Service action: replace power steering pump belt pulley. The screw connection on the power steering pump belt pulley may slacken. This may lead to an audible squeaking and rattling at the pulley drive. Affected vehicles this service action
511714 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Rattling noise from mid-range speaker in front door panel. The customer complains of a rattle noise in either the left or right front door only when the speakers are in use. The inside door lock rod is making contact with the inside panel
340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. Information 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha
161514 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Nvld tank leakage fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air system micro leak. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the dme memory: z fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air syste
130712 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: N63 and s63 engine: high-pressure fuel injector replacement procedures. The customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: ? During a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very
122114 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine malfunction warning illuminated with fc 193208: fuel level plausibility stored in dme. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated and, while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the prop
110713 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The test plan will help identify the actual oil level, and advise the amount that will need to be added to correctly fill the engine when topping up. When performing the scheduled oil service and filling the engine with the amount specified
840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information. Connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This service information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of tim
660414 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Front collision warning check control message displayed in cid. Occasionally while driving, a check control message (ccm) for front collision warning is displayed in the central information display (cid). This message is cleared from the ci
652113 - SEATS: When unlocking with comfort access the outside door mirrors are in the wrong position. The vehicle is locked with one remote key and then enters sleep mode. The vehicle is then unlocked using one of the outside door handles with the second
651614 - EQUIPMENT: Central information display intermittently dimming or flashing off/on. Intermittently the central information display (cid) dims and/or flashes off/on. There are two possible root causes for this issue. Cause 1: voltage supply error from t
650214 - EQUIPMENT: Headunit high is constantly resetting. After connecting a mobile device via bluetooth, the headunit high (hu-h) constantly resets. This is because the mobile device paired/connected to the vehicle contains one or more emails with 30 or more
610314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
840314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Iphone: connection failures with ios 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iphone using ios 7. Some examples are listed below: * call disconnection * contact list incomplete * general connection failures cause apple software i
010414 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: External engine oil leaks and repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oi
653009 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Enabling code fsc/swt - enabling the navigation system map at qc1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the qc1 pre-delivery check. Information new vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must
B620715 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Instrument cluster display is partially blank. The instrument cluster (kombi) lower display may be intermittently blank. The board computer, ambient temperature and check control messages will not display. Instrument cluster software error.
B613014 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: "bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure. Information this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the bmw vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-vo
B840514 - EQUIPMENT: One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-party app metadata: the album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from pandora or spotify, etc. N
840115 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: "msubject iphone and ios 8.X information. Information with the release of ios 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. Z he or she turns the ph
651009 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 10 09 dated march 2013. Designates changes to this revision subject cic head unit: vehicle position is missing or incorrect on navigation map. The vehicle position is missing or incorrect
340714 - BRAKES (PWS): "subject carbon ceramic brake noise. Information ""m"" vehicles are designed for high-performance, spirited driving. To accommodate this type of driving profile, a braking system which exceeds the standards for handling heavy brake forces,
123914 - ENGINE (PWS): Subject n55: engine briefly shudders or runs erratically after cold start. Under certain cold starting conditions, the engine may shudder or run a bit erratically for the first few moments when starting off. This can be felt at an engine sp
B330416 - BRAKES (PWS): Delivery stop: replace rear differential.
B111216 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service action: n63t engine - check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses. The crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hos
B111115 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Service action: replace the thermostat. The service engine soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the dme for the engine thermostat.
B130215 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: "?Si b13 02 15july 2015 fuel systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b13 02 15 dated may 2015. Designates changes to this revision subject service action: n63 replace high-pressure fuel pumps. The high-press
B650915 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Hu-h: headunit resets intermittently or permanently. The hu-h (headunit-high) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds cause softwa
B011016 - EQUIPMENT: "n55 pressure switch - leak diagnosis module (nvld): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. Information for the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure swit
B662116 - LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER: Kafas camera-based assistance system limits. Information the situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: dirty windshield incomplete calibration process unsuccessful calibration restricted visibi
B340516 - BRAKES (PWS): Cbs brake pad calculation and correction. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. No brake warning light is illuminated. Cbs shows 3,107 miles
B661616 - STEERING: Buzzing noise heard coming from steering wheel. While driving at highway speeds, on older (worn) road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The lane departure warning (ldw) vibration system
B310112 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Clicking noise from front axle this service information bulletin supersedes si 31 01 12 dated june 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.G., parking lot maneuvers). Cause movement betwee
B650915 - EQUIPMENT: Si b65 09 15 november 2016 audio, navigation, monitors, alarms,srs technical service nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. The head unit-high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperati
B070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B661017 - STEERING: Buzzing noise heard coming from steering wheel. While driving at highway speeds, on uneven road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The lane departure warning (ldw) vibration system
B650414 - AIR BAGS: "airbag warning light: acsm fc 930a60 or 930a1c seat occupancy detection. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. Acsm fault code ""930a60 - seat occupanc
B840214 - EQUIPMENT: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information this service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated july 2014 what's new: model - removed models which no longer support bmw assist functionality and added new models. Proce
B520417 - SEATS: Backrest noises when under load. Pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. Friction between top right rivet holding lordosis (back lumbar support) valve block and backrest cushi
B840816 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The underlying 2g technology for the gsm (global system mobile communication) combox will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after december 31, 2016. This combox and the bmw assist services that use its functionality w
B840316 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action: gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service. What's new: ? Model: option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? Situation: information added about bluetooth functionality that is
B840311 - EQUIPMENT: "?Telematics device spares replacement part activation via dcsnet for bmw assist what's new: ? Model: all models added along with 6ac option code ? Situation: all information added ? Information: deleted cdma related information and added a
B650717 - EQUIPMENT: "list of available fm radio stations temporarily not available. Information as of 11/2015, all entry-nav/media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the
B130315 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: ?N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? Identifying the injector type using the ista test plan ? Determining the injector part number using the new the parts table. The current versio
B650616 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ?Nbt head unit aborts import of cd whats new: ? G12 (7 series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty section updated for removal of g12 and i01 . While importing a cd to the internal music collection of an nbt head unit the process aborts.
B130315 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ista test plan. . The current version of the etk incorporates multiple part number errors
B111216 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ?Service action: service action: n63t engine check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses what's new: ? Defect code format updated ? Consequential additional repair(s) statement added ? Overlapping labor procedure statement added . The
B111115 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ?Service action: replace the thermostat what's new: ? Part number and quantity of coolant has been updated. Refer to the warranty section for details. . The service engine soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the dme for the e
B310112 - WHEELS: Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
B840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
B650915 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
B513016 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK: Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B662317 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
B841117 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own: while listening to fm, or am, or satellite radio (sdars), the audio source randomly switches to bmw apps (pandora, spotify, audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
B662317 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
B340515 - POWER TRAIN: Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
B110916 - POWER TRAIN: N63, n63tu, s63 and s63tu engines: oil leak from the rear: customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
B110115 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.