2002 BMW 5 Series Technical Service Bulletins

38 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2002 BMW 5 Series. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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
• 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10244242Oct 19, 2023Vehicle speed control, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10135028Dec 1, 2017Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
• 10051519Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. Updated 03/11/2013
• 10051439Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: intermittently goes into park during a msa engine start. The transmission can intermittently go into the park position (p) when msa engine start is occurring. A drive gear can be selected in order to drive away, and no relevant faults are stored.
• 10032779Nov 1, 2012Engine cooling. Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled, the engine then usually performs normally. *pe updated 2/7/11. *pe updated on 06/09/2011. *kb updated 8/10/11. *pe updated 1/11/13.
• 10044024Apr 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Interior lighting. Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. This situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. Also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012.
• 10040057Aug 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11.
• 10031684Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed. *pe updated 09/30/11.
• 10029605Aug 1, 2011Air bags. Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe updated 9/30/11.
• 10040853Jul 1, 2011Suspension. Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
• 10040852Jul 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
• 10040046Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. Bmw: when outside temp is below freezing the outside doors will not close or are difficult to open. A door cable has moisture intrusion and freezes.
• 10040045Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
• 10035246Oct 1, 2010Seats. Bmw vehicles: replaced seat occupancy sensor mat will not enable. After replacing a cis (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat), the new mat will not enable when using ista/p. However, ista/p shows that the acsm (active crash safety module) was coded correctly. The following faults are stored in the acsm control module:9309ed, 9309f4 and 930a23. Adsm coding
• 10035244Oct 1, 2010Equipment, Exterior lighting. Bmw vehicle: adaptive headlights. A check control (cc) message is displayed for the adaptive headlights. The headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. Fault code 800fc6 is entered in the footwell module (frm3). A second turn signal request is made at the exact moment when the steering wheel is automatically cancelling from a previous turn signal request. F07 (5 series), f01, f02, f07 (7 series).
• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10037010Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation.
• 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
• 10029444Apr 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. At least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in the ehc control unit: 5f98 control time fault lifting rear left; 5f99 control time fault lifting rear right; 5f9a control time fault lifting. Model years unknown. *pe updated 11/17/10.
• 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is available separately in the illustration, but it is available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
• 10032650Oct 1, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. In some vehicles have insufficient heat. E90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08.
• 10029684May 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporative system *pe updated 10/27/09.
• 10029257Apr 1, 2009Electrical system. Bmw: all instrument dials are inoperative and the illumination of the information display in the instrument cluster is very bright.
• 10029025Mar 1, 2009Engine cooling. Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. Moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation valve or hoses can freeze due to low ambient temperatures.
• 10025983Jun 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-20008.
• 10025584Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. Models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production.
• 10032781Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under heavy acceleration; distinct hesitation when accelerating from 30-45mph. No model years listed.
• 10032780Feb 1, 2008Electrical system, Engine cooling. Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). No model years listed.
• 10025573Jan 1, 2008Engine cooling. N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. Model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine.
• 10032987Dec 1, 2007Electrical system. Bmw: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. Total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. The displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). Internal error in the processing of incoming messages from the k can bus. There may be various can message errors stored in the fault memory.
• 10032849Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. Bmw vehicle: dsc disabling function. Due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green mdm indicator displayed in the cluster); press and hold-dsc off (yellow dsc indicator displayed in the cluster; message appears in the control display). No model years listed.
• 10032825Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. The direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. No model years listed.
• 10032809Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling. Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. After turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. This noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. In addition, the complaints of a slight reduction of power similar to an increased turbo lag. The vacuum supply to the waste gates may be restricted or blocked. No model years listed.
• 10024510Nov 1, 2007Seats. Recode or replace oc3 seat mat. Vehicles produced up to march 31, 2005.
• 10015410Mar 1, 2006Engine cooling. Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. Bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine.

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