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2020 BMW 330E TSBs

22 Technical Service Bulletins across 8 categories

Engine

6 bulletins
10252038

Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care.

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Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.

10250374

An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel.

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The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different position. Due to the complex design of the heating and air-conditioning unit, the kinematics causing it (top or bottom,left or right) may not be able to be precisely located. Depending on the vehicle model, the number of servomotors (and the associated kinematics unit) varies.Various models use either 2 or 3 servomotors.

10245367

Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care.

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Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.

10245365

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

10236387

Engine Variants Updated.

10225126

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start...

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when placing the key against the steering column.

Body & Paint

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10249437

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

10242879

A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex.

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This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb. Note: This service information bulletin contains diagnostic and repair information which was previouslyincluded in an NED test plan that has been removed.

10225121

An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of...

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the instrument panel.

10218369

Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.

Electrical

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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.

10249023

Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative.

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The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown.

10225122

On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill.

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A rattling noise may also be heard coming from the electrical coolant condenser (EKMV).

10218380

On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill.

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The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F+; 3 to 15+ Celsius) without changing any climate control settings. A difference may be felt in cooling power compared from left to right. In some cases, the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether. A rattling noise may also be heard coming from the electrical coolant condenser (EKMV).

Infotainment

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10249032

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3).

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FaultB7F8F9 HU-H: Reset will be stored in the HU-H3.

10242874

Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be...

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switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music with mobile device Customer is unable to connect a new mobile device via Bluetooth Mobile device does not automatically reconnect via Bluetooth in the next drive cycle (after short sleep cycle)

10224210

The sound output intermittently drops out entirely.

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This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.

Other

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10225128

Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.

10225115

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug.

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Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

Lighting

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11018730

A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated.

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After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the front bottomactive air flap is obstructed or blocked. Thoroughly inspect the front bottom air flap, when applicable, remove any contamination that is found caught inand between the bottom air flaps (aka blinds) and/or the housing.

Steering

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10249018

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e.

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when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.

Fuel System

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10249015

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection).

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For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a large leak, after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan