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42 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Engine

11 bulletins
11008105

Only fuel nozzles with the recommended specified diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck.

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Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle. However, if the vehicles filler-neck misfuelling protection system has been disabled, or the incorrectdiameter fuel nozzle has been installed on the diesel fuel pump, the vehicles 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:

10240273

This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.

10215024

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

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USspecification

10058490

DURING THE DME'S TIME LIMITS ENGINE COOLANT DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE CAUSE BY FAULTY THERMOSTAT INSIDE...

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TRANSMISSION *CN

10058476

BMW: DUE TO TRANSMISSION OIL HEAT EXCHANGER'S FAULTY THERMOSTAT OR ENGINE FAULTY CHARACTERISTIC MAP THERMOSTAT, ENGINE...

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COOLANT FAILS TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE, WITH LOW HEAT OUTPUT AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

10058467

BMW: FUEL GAUGE FAILS TO SHOW CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK BUT WOULD UPDATE ITSELF AFTER DRIVING AWHILE...

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AND ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP (MIL) COMES ON, DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2011-15. *PE

10057527

BMW: SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION MODULE (SCR) HAS A STORED FAULT, PRESSURE BUILD UP IS LOW, CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

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10057341

BMW: MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FOR ENGINE IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO PURGE AIR SYSTEM MICRO LEAKAGE AND VENTILATION OF FUEL TANK FROM CONTAMINATION.

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*PE

10057340

BMW: CALCULATION ERROR BY SCR MODULE SOFTWARE OF DEF LINE PRESSURE CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE.

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*PE

10057337

BMW: DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING OIL PASSAGE OF ENGINE, IT WILL KNOCK AND LOSE POWER, DURING CYLINDER HEAD MATING SURFACES...

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AND CLEANING OF ENGINE BLOCK AFTER REPAIR TO ENGINE. *PE

10041407

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED.

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*RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB

Electrical

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11014417

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily...

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increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years.

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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.

10240266

SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and...

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"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.

10057568

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.

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MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE

10054641

BMW: AN ERRONEOUS MESSAGE, FROM OIL LEVEL SENSOR, INDICATING OIL SERVICE IS DUE, AFTER TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE.

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MODEL F15, F13, F12, F10, F07, F06, F02, F01. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

10052012

BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB

10049739

BMW: TRUNK LID FAILS TO OPEN, HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHES PERMANENTLY, VEHICLE WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN, ALL INTERIOR...

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LIGHTS, BY THEMSELVES, WILL TURN ON AND WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. MODEL 2011-2012 F30. *PE

10049279

BMW: IN REAR OF VEHICLE, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FAULTS ARE DUE TO REM (REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE) NOT RESPONDING TO DIAGNOSIS.

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MODELS 2011-2012 3 SERIES. *PE UPDATED 7/10/13. *PE

Infotainment

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11000627

Radio R/C with FEM Return

10193494

Butt connector for repairing a plug connection.

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The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.

10058974

DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR BOTH FRONT PARKING LIGHTS IS DEACTIVATED AND CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DOESN'T DISPLAY.

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*MA

10043862

BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

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*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

Body & Paint

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10249437

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

10193495

The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.

10053498

BMW: ON THE TRUNK LID, THE TAIL LAMP IS LOOSE AND NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED, ON SOME VEHICLES.

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MODELS 2011-2013 3 SERIES (F30). *PE

10049719

BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, LED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, FLASHES.

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THE POWER MIRRORS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE, DUE TO POSSIBLE WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS OR RIGHT AND LEFT STEPPER BOX ARE DEFECTIVE. MODEL 2012 E90. *PE

Software & Calibration

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10056099

BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS...

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INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014.

10054642

BMW: REAR DECK LID OPENS, WHEN CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT COVER IS IN AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION DUE TO SOFTWARE OF CAR...

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ACCESS SYSTEM (CAS) BEING INCORRECT, WHICH CAUSES CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER TO COLLIDE WITH REAR DECK LID. MODEL F12. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

10049680

BMW: THE OBD (ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS) EXPERIENCE AN ERROR IN ITS DATA AND REQUIRES AN UPDATE ON DME SOFTWARE.

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MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE

10038217

BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES.

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*RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB

Transmission

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10059011

ON THE TRANSMISSION SIDE, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AROUND THE OIL COOLER LINES.

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*MA

10058551

BMW: ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, IN SOME VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING AROUND THE AREA OF THE OIL COOLER LINES...

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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

10052105

BMW: THE DRIVER MUST ACTIVATE REAR VIEW CAMERA, USING IDRIVE CONTROLLER, DUE TO REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILING TO...

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AUTOMATICALLY TURN, WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. MODEL 2012-2013 F30. *PE

Brakes

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10215023

Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries

10059089

BMW - BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM MIGHT REDUCE IF TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW 14 DEGREES *MA

Fuel System

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10059092

BMW: IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE BOWDEN CABLE CAUSES THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT DOOR NOT TO OPEN OCCASIONALLY WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 37 DEGREES.

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*MA

10043687

BMW: THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKAGE IS FOUND, WHEN USING THE NVLD TANK LEAKAGE TEST PLAN.

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*PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE

Steering

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10059088

BMW: CAUTIONING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR A CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IN THE DISPLAY INDICATE THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING HAS FAIL.

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*MA

10057531

BMW: IN CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, A FAILURE WITH POWER ASSISTED STEERING IS ILLUMINATED, DUE TO SOFTWARE RELATED ISSUES.

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*PE

Other

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10240305

Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471

Lighting

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10215025

Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc.

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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