2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Technical Service Bulletins

489 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3. 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.

• 10147706Jan 1, 2014Engine. ?N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing repairs to the engine valve train assembly. One or more of the following faults is stored in the DME.
• 10150193Nov 1, 2013Tires. Service Information bulletin B36 03 13 has been published for the Delivery Stop issued on Wednesday, November 13. The Delivery Stop affects certain 2014 model year F30, F31 and F32 October 2013 production vehicles. Tire Identification numbers (molding number and DOT number) must be checked and if necessary, affected tires replaced. Affected vehicles in center inventory must not be delivered until the tires have…
• 10150187Nov 1, 2013Equipment. "USB Connection Not Working. One, or both of the scenarios listed below may be encountered: 1. The message ""Device not supported"" is displayed in the CID after connecting a USB device to the USB port using a USB cable. 2. The ""USB option"" in the menu cannot be selected (grayed out), after the vehicle was programmed with ISTA/P 2.50.2, or 2.50.3: I-Level F020-13-07-503, or F020-13-07-505. CAUSE 1. Incompatible…
• 10150185Nov 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Touchpad Integrated in the iDrive Controller Is Intermittently Inoperative. Intermittently the Touchpad integrated in the iDrive controller is inoperative. * No entries can be made using the Touchpad * Fault code is stored in the touch-box control unit Software error in the touch-box control unit (TBX)
• 10150184Nov 1, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. A/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow. The customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than one hour.
• 10150183Nov 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Daytime Running Light Does Not Switch ON. The DRL (Daytime Running Light) is off and cannot be switched on after importing the personal profile from another vehicle. The CID (Central Information Display) display shows that it is active. CAUSE Software error when importing the personal profile from a vehicle which has a different head unit
• 10150182Nov 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Integrated Owner's Manual No Longer Available After Programming. After a programming or replacement of the Front Electronics Module (FEM), the customer states that the Integrated Owner's Manual (IBA) can no longer be selected in the vehicle. CAUSE FEM application error
• 10150169Nov 1, 2013Tires. "?PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJECT Service Action: Continental Tires, Inspect and Replace if Necessary. During manufacturing process of the Continental tires, there may have been a deviation from the production specifications. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action…
• 10150167Nov 1, 2013Brakes. Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausible remaining distances (too high or too low) on the front and/or the rear axle brake system. Note: E9x vehicles with xDrive are not affected by this bulletin. Software…
• 10150161Nov 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. N55: Engine Difficult to Start at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The complaint may include any of the following symptoms: * The engine stalls immediately after a cold start before driving away * The engine may run roughly or misfire after a cold start * The engine does not start cold or may take several attempts * To assist starting when cold, the accelerator may need to be depressed slightly and the idle speed raised…
• 10150159Nov 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. MN16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine temperature is increasing to full operating temperature. The following fault may be stored in the DME: ??FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal CAUSE Unfavorable DME knock sensor diagnostic at…
• 10150262Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. "ACSM and ICM Warning Lamps Are Illuminated. Various warning lamps and check control messages relating to the ACSM and ICM systems are illuminated. Many ""No Message"" faults are stored for various control modules. The ACSM and ICM modules may also not be responding to a vehicle test in ISTA. CAUSE Ground point Z10*10B is loose."
• 10150261Oct 1, 2013Steering. Noise from Steering Column Switch Cluster when Turning. A scraping noise is heard from the SZL (Steering Column Switch Cluster) area. This occurs when turning the wheel from 30 to 60 degrees. CAUSE The unlocking pin in the SZL makes contact with the steering wheel.
• 10150256Oct 1, 2013Fuel system. N55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION An error has been identified in the current version of ETK regarding N55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. Installing the incorrect injector part number can lead to an erroneous Service Engine Soon lamp illumination and various mixture faults stored in the DME.
• 10152355Sep 1, 2013Equipment. ?Blower Makes an Unusual Noise. An unusual howling noise is heard coming from the glove compartment and passenger foot well area (blower motor). 6. Remove the cover (1) by loosening the three fasteners circled in red, and then remove the side panel trim piece (2) by CAUSE Foreign material such as leaves may have entered the blower motor via the fresh air intake.
• 10152353Sep 1, 2013Electrical system. Head-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Application error between the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display
• 10152352Sep 1, 2013Electrical system. Sunroof Gets Stuck or Moves in Small Steps. During opening or closing the sunroof, one or more of the following situations may occur: 1. The sunroof becomes stuck 2. One-touch open and close no longer works 3. The sunroof moves in small steps.
• 10152348Sep 1, 2013Fuel system. N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. Mechanical vibrations inside the high-pressure fuel pump
• 10152347Sep 1, 2013Fuel system. N55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION An error has been identified in the current version of ETK regarding N55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. Installing the incorrect injector part number can lead to an erroneous Service Engine Soon lamp illumination and various mixture faults stored in the DME.
• 10152345Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. Various faults related to VANOS operation are stored in the DME. While performing the test plan, the results may appear to be inconclusive because the fault will not clear from DME fault memory. CAUSE This is due to a programming error…
• 10150235Aug 1, 2013Equipment. HU-H: SDARS Radio Stations Cannot Be Stored in PRESET Menu. The SIRIUS/XM satellite radio (SDARS) stations cannot be stored in the PRESET menu. * No fault code related to this issue is stored in the HU-H. * AM/FM radio stations are not affected; they can be stored correctly. Software error in the SDARS control unit integrated in the Headunit-High (HU-H)
• 10150230Aug 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Tail Lamp Is Loose in theTrunk Lid. The customer may notice the tail lamp is either loose or protruding outward from the trunk lid. CAUSE The tail lamp is not attached to the trunk lid properly.
• 10150229Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. "Key Intermittently Not Detected and Not Possible to Start Engine. Intermittently it is not possible to start the engine. Terminal 15 cannot be switched on. The remote control key is not detected inside the vehicle. The following check control messages are displayed: * ""Remote control not present or disrupted. Not possible to start engine"" * ""No remote control.
• 10150228Aug 1, 2013Body and structure. "Service Action: Repair Corrosion Protection on the Trunk B+ Connector. The corrosion protection on the outside of the trunk (back of rear right-hand wheel arch) around the battery positive connector is insufficient, and leads to corrosion on the body. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F30 vehicles which were produced from 9/2011 to 10/2012.
• 10150221Aug 1, 2013Brakes. Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.
• 10150220Aug 1, 2013Steering. Squeaking Noises when Steering Wheel Is Turned. There are squeaking noises from the steering spindle when the steering wheel is turned. The steering spindle gaiter is insufficiently lubricated.
• 10150217Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. The Service Engine Soon Lamp On with Post Oxygen Sensor Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on and the following faults are stored in the DME fault code memory.
• 10150040Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. Service Action: Repair Corrosion Protection on the Trunk B+ Connector. The corrosion protection on the outside of the trunk (back of rear right-hand wheel arch) around the battery positive connector is insufficient, and leads to corrosion on the body.
• 10150037Jul 1, 2013Brakes. Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The coding in these vehicles has the CBS displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.
• 10150034Jul 1, 2013Engine. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated; Engine Malfunction warning is illuminated; and the vehicle has reduced power output. Various faults related to VANOS operation are stored in the DME. While performing the test plan, the results may appear to be inconclusive because the fault will not clear from DME Fault Memory.
• 10150078Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Headunit Basic: Intermittently No AM Radio Reception. The Headunit Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit, intermittently does not have AM radio reception after starting the vehicle when left in AM mode. * Only hissing or static noise can be heard * AM radio stations are correctly displayed Proper function can be restored by switching to FM mode and back to AM mode. No fault code is stored…
• 10150076Jun 1, 2013Electrical system. Condition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000. The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster
• 10149618May 1, 2013Equipment. iPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. Do not replace any other parts! Advise the customer that he/she must use one of the following: * The original Apple iPhone/iPOD USB cable that came with the device * A BMW supplied iPhone/iPOD USB adapter cable PARTS INFORMATION Part Number
• 10149617May 1, 2013Electrical system. TCB: Emergency Call Is Erroneously Triggered. An emergency call is erroneously made with no input from the driver. The following fault codes are stored in the TCB: * 0xB7F325 - Emergency call loud speaker: break in circuit * 0xB7F319 - Emergency call button: short circuit * 0xB7F326 - Emergency call loud speaker: short circuit to earth * 0xB7F33E - Automatic emergency call triggered frequently CAUSE TCB control…
• 10149615May 1, 2013Electrical system. The PDC system falsely detects obstacles on all front and rear sensors when no obstacles are present around the vehicle. Software error in the REM (Rear Electronic Module)
• 10149611May 1, 2013Electrical system. HV Battery Expansion Valve Sticking. The high-voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant as part of the vehicle's AC system. It is regulated using an expansion valve at the base of the battery itself. This expansion valve can become stuck in the open position, either intermittently or permanently. Fault code 21F107 - Cooling valve: valve couldn't be closed will be stored in the SME. CAUSE 1. Excess material from the…
• 10149609May 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Head-up Display: Navigation Information Is Not Displayed. The navigation system information (turn advice - arrow view) is no longer displayed on the Head-up Display (HUD). Turning the ignition on and off doesn't resolve the issue. Application error between the instrument cluster and the Head-up Display
• 10149607May 1, 2013Electrical system. "REM: Various Electrical Faults in Rear of a Vehicle. Various electrical faults associated with the rear of the vehicle occur, including one or more of the following: * The REM (Rear Electronic Module) does not respond to diagnosis. * The one-touch function of the rear power windows is inoperative. * The rear power windows cannot be initialized. * The trunk lid cannot be opened. * The brake lights are not working…
• 10149594May 1, 2013Steering. Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Fails when Starting: Fault Code 4823E1. The EPS fails briefly when starting the engine. FC 4823E1 is stored in the EPS_20 control unit. CAUSE Specific undervoltage situation during engine starting.
• 10149582May 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Electric Vacuum Pump Intermittent Failure. The check engine light (CEL) is illuminated and the MSA malfunction check control message is present. No electric driving is possible. This situation may be intermittent or permanent.
• 10149581May 1, 2013Engine. Service Engine Soon Light Flashes with Throttle Adaptation Faults Stored. The EML light flashes with a check control message for reduced power output and/or the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) flashes. During the throttle valve adaptation (teach-in limit run), faults may occur due to signal voltage oscillations. This could lead to a termination of the teach-in routine or an incorrect value taught in at the lower…
• 10149579May 1, 2013Electrical system. "SUBJECT DME Fault Code CD8E11. Fault code ""CD8E11 - LIN, message; charging controller for auxiliary battery: Missing"" is currently present in the DME (MEVD172Y) and cannot be cleared. The check engine light (CEL) is NOT illuminated. No customer complaints are associated with this fault, but it is seen when a diagnostic session is run.
• 10149493Apr 1, 2013Equipment. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession…
• 10149492Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Rear-view Camera Does Not Turn On Automatically. When the reverse gear is selected, the rear-view camera does not turn on automatically. The driver must activate the rear-view camera using the iDrive controller or the camera button. CAUSE Software error in the Front Electronics Module (FEM)
• 10149491Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. "Headunit-High: CID Is Blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" Is Displayed. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is displayed on the CID. ??Fault Code B7F8C3 ""no response from CID (HW error: loss of CID communication)"" is stored in the HU-H Hardware error in the Headunit-High"
• 10149490Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. "Headunit-Basic: CID is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is Displayed. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is displayed on the CID. ??Fault Code B7F8C3 ""no response from CID (HW error: loss of CID communication)"" is stored in the HU-B Error in the Headunit-Basic (HU-B), also called Radio Professional or ENTRY head unit."
• 10149343Apr 1, 2013Body and structure. Cavity Sealing Wax on Headlights. Excessive body cavity wax is seen under the hood and/or running down the headlight lenses. CAUSE Sealing plugs inside the hood are missing or not sealing properly Note: When the outside temperatures are high, the cavity sealing wax can leak from the hood and run down the headlight lenses.
• 10149340Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. ?SI B12 16 12 Engine Electrical Systems April 2013 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 16 12 dated September 2012. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (OBD…
• 10149336Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. "Transmission Intermittently Goes into ""P"" or ""N"" after MSA Engine Start. The transmission can intermittently go into the Park (P) or Neutral (N) position after an MSA engine start without any customer influence. This problem is very sporadic, difficult to reproduce, and no relevant faults are stored. Unfavorable DME/EGS software"
• 10150135Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. "TCB: Emergency Call Is Disabled. A Check Control message shows ""Emergency call failure."" When the SOS button is pressed, the call is not made by the TCB (Telematics Communication Box). Fault code 0XB7F33F is stored in the TCB. CAUSE TCB application error"

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