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2012 BMW K 1600 GTL TSBs

30 Technical Service Bulletins across 9 categories

Engine

11 bulletins
10245433

BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip...

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equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.

10218366

Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine.

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A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).

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

10203319

BMW Motorrad has ascertained that Keyless Ride radio keys produced before March 28, 2014 have faulty software.

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This can result in the radio key ceasing to work; resulting in the engine not being able to start. If the radio key stops working while riding, the warning and indictor lamps light up to indicate the fault but the engine will not stop running until it is shut off.

10156337

Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion.

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Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.

10151395

Engine sysmbol stays on after software update.

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Software error which is resolved with upgrade.

10150092

Fault code memory entry Ox21F960, throttle valve

10147806

Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle.

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Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume.

10051565

BMW MC: HANDBRAKE LEVER FITTING DESIGN HAS BEEN CHANGED, RADICALLY, TO BE MORE MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY, AND DISPENSES...

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SCREEN INSERT, SUPPRESSOR WEIGHT AND SEPARATE VENT VALVE. MODELS 2011-2013 K1200GS, ADVENTURE, 1200R, 1300R, F800R AND R1200RT, 1600GT, 1600GTL. *PE

10049679

BMW: IF BSD COMMUNICATION IS DISRUPTED, OIL LEVEL SENSOR DATA IS NO LONGER RECEIVED BY DME.

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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

10049439

BMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED.

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LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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.

10230742

Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software...

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update.

10218352

Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving...

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Modes is not activated.

10135006

Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster.

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Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

Other

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General Electric Systems.

10201170

When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which...

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analyses show is rarely the culprit.

10200269

The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button.

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The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down

10147912

Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card.

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In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.

Lighting

3 bulletins
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

10147756

Mist forms in the headlight.

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This is due to condensation and goes away again.

10147754

After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute.

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Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

Fuel System

3 bulletins
10212064

Emission Control Information.?

10147804

After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than...

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k001-15-03-510.

10056106

BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL 2005-2013 R, K SERIES. *PE

Infotainment

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10149288

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

10041408

BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLES DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM.

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*RM

Software & Calibration

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10151297

During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001.

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a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.

Body & Paint

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10147752

When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror.

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A catch is missing.

Brakes

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10040685

BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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THERE IS A COMPLIMENTARY BRAKE LIGHT BEING SENT OUT DUE TO INCORRECT EXPECTATIONS. *RM