2008 BMW 535I Technical Service Bulletins

66 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 BMW 535I. 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.

• 10147941Jan 1, 2014Steering. ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (CC ID# 187) is shown in the instrument cluster, but no faults are stored. Cause 2: Communication fault in the CAS (Car Access System) and ELV system network and/or battery low. The problem may cause the ELV warning to be displayed in yellow or…
• 10150174Nov 1, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SI B51 55 10 November 2013 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 55 10 dated December 2010. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Rear Window Release Button Leaks Water.
• 10150039Jul 1, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When performing such a repair to any of these sets, the TIS/ISTA Repair Instructions (REP) should always be consulted. Due to the complex nature of these repairs, a set of complementary…
• 10150035Jul 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 10E-A02: N54 Inspection and Replacement of Injectors. The piezo injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation.
• 10150065Jun 1, 2013Engine, Equipment. "BMW NA has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger's wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle's original in-service date select the ""Vehicle Comment"" button to display the extended coverage information. The terms of the original New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty and applicable emissions warranty still apply.
• 10052615Jun 1, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Bmw: on certain vehicles, an emissions warranty has been extended to 8 years/82,00 miles on engine turbocharger wastegate. Models 2008-2010 e60, e61, e71, e82, e88, and 2009-2010 e89, and 2007-2010 e90, e92, e93.
• 10149605May 1, 2013Electrical system. Battery Replacements. A failed battery in the vehicle is being replaced with a battery of a different size and type, which can lead to additional labor to retrofit the differently sized battery. CAUSE In the past, the 110 AH Lead acid battery was not available. The 90/92 AH AGM battery was installed as an alternative replacement; this required retrofitting.
• 10149603May 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When performing such a repair to any of these sets, the TIS/ISTA Repair Instructions (REP) should always be consulted. Due to the complex nature of these repairs, a set of complementary…
• 10149589May 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. "N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) may be stored in the DME control module. The engine rough running complaint can be reproduced on a cold start in the workshop.
• 10149587May 1, 2013Fuel system. N54: Diagnosis for DME FC 29DC/29F2/2FBF and Extended High-pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) Warranty Coverage.
• 10150130Mar 1, 2013Equipment. The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.
• 10150100Mar 1, 2013Engine, Fuel system. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) may be stored in the DME control module. The engine rough running complaint can be reproduced on a cold start in the workshop.
• 10150099Mar 1, 2013Fuel system. N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
• 10149429Feb 1, 2013Engine cooling. "N54 - Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29CC, 29D2, 29D1, 29D0, 29C0, 29CF) may be stored in the DME control module. The engine rough running complaint can be reproduced on a cold start in the workshop.
• 10150385Dec 1, 2012Equipment. "CCC - ""Please Insert Navigation DVD"" Appears on CID. The navigation map DVD cannot be read or detected. The message ""Please insert navigation DVD"" appears in the CID (Central Information Display). The navigation system is inoperative. This situation may also occur when upgrading to a new navigation map. The old map is recognized but the new one is not. CAUSE Faulty DVD drive; read error due to hardening of the…
• 10150330Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. 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 how to handle ""discharged battery"" complaints. A discharged battery can have various causes, most of which do not concern…

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