2008 BMW 6 Series Technical Service Bulletins

34 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 BMW 6 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, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. 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.
• 10182619Oct 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10057568Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. 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. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25.
• 10045283Oct 1, 2014Engine. Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. *pe updated 4/18/2013. *kb updated 05/13/2013 *js updated 5/19/15.
• 10056099Jun 1, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
• 10052365May 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Brakes. Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
• 10052363May 1, 2013Brakes, Exterior lighting. Bmw: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2009-2012 f30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25, e70, 71, 84. No model years listed.
• 10052359May 1, 2013Engine, Fuel system. Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. No model years listed.
• 10052012Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
• 10041407Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10038217Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10045282Nov 1, 2012Engine. Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated 1/11/13.
• 10043744Jan 1, 2012Steering. Bmw: information regarding enhanced technical support process for root causes of steering systems weaknesses.
• 10035009Jan 1, 2012Fuel system. Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, check filler cap message, etc.). This process can help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause been determined. No model years listed. *pe updated 8/3/11. *pe…
• 10039768Aug 1, 2011Fuel system. Bmw: after refueling the tank, the gauge will say 3/4 full inand not full. The guage reads full after driving a little while. The fuel level sensor arm is binding. *rm 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.
• 10040045Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
• 10026206Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: diagnostic for gws faults - drive position d cannot be engaged. After the engine has started or during parking maneuvers, the drive position d cannot be engaged using the gws (gear selector switch). *pe updated 8/16/11.
• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10028770Nov 1, 2008Body and structure. Bmw: the convertible top stowage compartment has 4 drains to allow water to exit. These drains, over time, may become blocked by leaves and debris and cause an overflow into the trunk and damage electronic components.
• 10028368Oct 1, 2008Equipment, Exterior lighting. Bmw: adaptive headlights intermittently inoperative. Headlamps work normally; only the adaptive cornering feature where the headlamps rotate in association with the steering angle is affected. Models e60, e61, e63 & e64.
• 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.
• 10025442Jun 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Drive positi0n d cannot be engaged. Vehicles produced february 25, 2007 to june 27, 2007. *pe vehicles produced 2/28/07 to 04/16/08. Updated 10/07/08.
• 10025581Apr 1, 2008Body and structure. Water ingress at the doors: symptom diagnosis. Model vehicle e64 (6 series convertible). Model years unknown.
• 10032781Feb 1, 2008Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). No model years listed.
• 10032988Dec 1, 2007Tires. Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65, e66 (7 series); e70 (x5); e83 (x3); and e85, e86 (z4).
• 10032849Nov 1, 2007Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10032827Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. Dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. No model years listed.
• 10032825Nov 1, 2007Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10025441Sep 1, 2007Body and structure. Unexpected lane departure warning. E60, e61 (5 series), e63, e64 (6 series), vehicles produced up to march 2008.

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