2004 BMW 745I
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Owner complaints
24 complaints3 involved a crash3 involved a fire3 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Forward collision avoidance › Warnings · Power train
The electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in P park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went to open my garage and planned to come back and drive car in garage. The car automatically with no…
The electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in P park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went to open my garage and planned to come back and drive car in garage. The car automatically with no one driving slipped into another gear on its own, I looked up as I was opening garage the car was driving towards me and pinned me in between the garage and car. I was stuck and screaming for help I almost lost my life a neighbor ran over and put it in reverse and saved my life. I was car flighted to trauma unit with fractured hips and pelvic area. I was almost killed in this accident.
- Electrical system · Engine · Exterior lighting
BMW 745I 2004 ..error code for headlights appear on dash..i went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electrical problems...very dangerous if driving can actually cause a fire
- Wheels
My wheels have been seeping air for a year now. I take the rim in to get repaired.tech notified me the wheel IS useless and needs to be replaced. While shipping around, no wheel shop has been able to locate a replacement, including the dealer who sold it to me. I paid over 2600 for wheels and…
My wheels have been seeping air for a year now. I take the rim in to get repaired.tech notified me the wheel IS useless and needs to be replaced. While shipping around, no wheel shop has been able to locate a replacement, including the dealer who sold it to me. I paid over 2600 for wheels and tires expecting at least the wheels the life of the car considering the wheels being luxury. During a extensive search for a remedy without having to buy a new set of wheels I came across this website regarding a recall of over 1500 wheels made by sevas model S10. How do I go by to honor this recall...i still have wheels and original tires. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 2004 BMW 745I. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an unusually loud noise and the front end of the vehicle exploded into flames. The contact's clothes caught on fire. The failure occurred in front of a fire station where the fire was extinguished. The…
TL* the contact owned a 2004 BMW 745I. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an unusually loud noise and the front end of the vehicle exploded into flames. The contact's clothes caught on fire. The failure occurred in front of a fire station where the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. Both fire and police reports were filed. The contact sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical attention. When notified of the incident, the manufacturer stated the explosion could have been from the air bags; however, BMW did not use takata air bags. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Seats
On july 15, 2015, I was driving on far left lane of highway 65 headed toward I80 to sacramento when I started smelling hair burning and felt intense heat on my lower back which was pressing against the driver seat back. quickly smoke started coming up between by left arm and across my body. I was…
On july 15, 2015, I was driving on far left lane of highway 65 headed toward I80 to sacramento when I started smelling hair burning and felt intense heat on my lower back which was pressing against the driver seat back. quickly smoke started coming up between by left arm and across my body. I was unsure of what was happening so attempted to move across highway to far right lane pull over onto highway shoulder. as soon as I could, I parked the car jumped out of the driver seat and saw the smoke coming out of the driver's seat back, I grabbed my bottle of water and poured it onto the seat where an apparent hole had burned thru. when safe, drove home and called BMW dealership in roseville, ca to report the incident. the car was taken into the dealership on 7/16. they have reported it as a faulty heating mechanism to BMW corporate office. however, there IS yet no response from corporate and no resolution. BMW corporate appears to be attempting to make us/owners responsible for the costs. it has been 22 days since the incident and despite multiple calls, emails and communications, nothing has been done to address the faulty heating mechanism. please advise what can be done to get attention to this matter. by the grace of god my wife was not driving and I was able to get across the freeway safely before any harm or damage was done. we don't want others to suffer any consequences because of further delays and lack of attention to this critical safety issue.
- Power train
Loss of acceleration while driving the car. Happens when you accelerate quickly specially while changing the lane. When this happens, the instrument panel goes dark, then I need to pull over shut the car and restart. When the mechanic diagnosed it, based on the dtc code, he first recommended…
Loss of acceleration while driving the car. Happens when you accelerate quickly specially while changing the lane. When this happens, the instrument panel goes dark, then I need to pull over shut the car and restart. When the mechanic diagnosed it, based on the dtc code, he first recommended changing the battery, which I did. The problem remained the same, and based on the dtc code changed the alternator. And the problem IS still there. BMW refuses to pay for the repair, they say that this can happen due to the age of the car. I don't expect that a BMW transmission should go bad under 73K miles, even if the car IS 10+ years old. The car has never been driven in snow/ice, stays in garage from oct - april. It's unfortunate that BMW refuses to assist with. Have been reading various forums that a lot of people having this issue when the transmission failsafe message comes. I would like BMW to step up and take the ownership of getting this issue fixed. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. After starting the vehicle, the passenger and driver side air bag warning lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that both…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. After starting the vehicle, the passenger and driver side air bag warning lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that both seat mat sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
I have driven 2004 BMW 745I for the past 10 years. It has 44000 miles on the odometer. Recently, it stops while driving. Each time it stops, the gear IS shifted to neutral. When I tried to start engine, it won't start. After using cell phone to request for help, the engine starts. It happened more than five times. *tr
- Unknown or other
I am a mechanic. I have 2cars doing the same thing. One IS my own car.when this car gets hot if the transmission IS in park and you rev it up the car will go to neutral and want to go forward. Brought it to the dealer and they don't know what's wrong with it. No one seems to have heard of this…
I am a mechanic. I have 2cars doing the same thing. One IS my own car.when this car gets hot if the transmission IS in park and you rev it up the car will go to neutral and want to go forward. Brought it to the dealer and they don't know what's wrong with it. No one seems to have heard of this problem and I have two cars doing this. It IS dangerous since it doesn't hold park unless you shut the car off. I am a member of atra and they don't know what's wrong either. *Tt
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 7451. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times while driving at various speeds without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the battery and the alternator however the failure was not corrected. The dealer advised…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 7451. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times while driving at various speeds without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the battery and the alternator however the failure was not corrected. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 04v344000 (engine) and 03v240000 (power train). The approximate failure and current mileage was 117,000.
- Engine
I have a 2004 BMW 745I, I noticed a lot of smoke coming from tail pipe when the car IS idling/driving. I took it in for a diagnostic at a replicable repair shop, and I was told the valve guide seal's where worn and needed replacement. The problem IS that the valve guide seals becomes hard over time…
I have a 2004 BMW 745I, I noticed a lot of smoke coming from tail pipe when the car IS idling/driving. I took it in for a diagnostic at a replicable repair shop, and I was told the valve guide seal's where worn and needed replacement. The problem IS that the valve guide seals becomes hard over time and doesn't provide a proper seal for the valve stem's. This allows oil to pass through the valve stem seals and enter the combustion chamber and the exhaust.( not only does this cause pollution) it damages the cat converter therefore you can not pass a smog test. This IS a well known issue by BMW, BMW repair shops, and certified mechanic across the united states. I contacted BMW corporate office regarding the problem, I was then contacted back by [xxx] with BMW executive customer care. I was told I needed to take my car to BMW of ontario to get a diagnostic, because they don't except third party opinions. BMW of ontario contact me to tell me it will be $6,500.00 because they need to remove the engine and tear it down for inspection. I was later contact by [xxx], who told me that her field manager denied any further diagnostic or repairs on my car. Something needs to be done about this very inevitable issue that happens to 5,6,7 and x series BMW models that are on the road causing nasty pollution. see link's below for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvo85lmzmfm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-uz__r1aok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzezraoihky information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Service brakes · Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that a private mechanic advised that there was oil leaking from the vacuum pump. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired previously under nhtsa campaign ID number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that a private mechanic advised that there was oil leaking from the vacuum pump. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired previously under nhtsa campaign ID number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the brake vacuum pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. the contact stated that replacing the hose was only a temporary repair that caused future problems to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine · Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
My vehicle IS displaying the exact symptoms described in your previous recalls (04v344000 and 03v240000). The car stalls and won't restart, check engine lights go crazy, transmission failsafe and stability control warnings come on, valvetronic desynchronization, ect. Went to a BMW dealer and they…
My vehicle IS displaying the exact symptoms described in your previous recalls (04v344000 and 03v240000). The car stalls and won't restart, check engine lights go crazy, transmission failsafe and stability control warnings come on, valvetronic desynchronization, ect. Went to a BMW dealer and they denied either of these recalls existed. Called BMW corporate and they said my car IS not affected by the recalls, which IS obviously not true considering the problems it has and the uncanny resemblance to your recall descriptions. BMW has offered no assistance, can you? *tr
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the brakes were applied. The brake pedal had become increasingly difficult to depress and resulted in an abnormally significant increase in braking distance and time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the brakes were applied. The brake pedal had become increasingly difficult to depress and resulted in an abnormally significant increase in braking distance and time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired three times for the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 76,000. The vin was not available.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
I was driving on the expressway and everything went haywire and all the lights came on and the engine felt like it shut off. After I pulled over I shut it off and tried turning it back on but it wouldn't start. I sat on the side of the road for 25 min and tried it again and it finally turned back on. *tr
- Service brakes
I am the owner of a 2004 BMW 745I. I received a letter in november 2010 from BMW stating that there was recall on brake vacuum pump. On november 11 2010 before receiving this recall letter. I had repairs done to my brake vacuum pump. When I called BMW to get my money refunded they basically told me…
I am the owner of a 2004 BMW 745I. I received a letter in november 2010 from BMW stating that there was recall on brake vacuum pump. On november 11 2010 before receiving this recall letter. I had repairs done to my brake vacuum pump. When I called BMW to get my money refunded they basically told me "it was different." I was charged over 6,000 dollars for this service. I have spoken to several people and was given different numbers to try to get my money back and have been unsuccessful. I also noticed on a february 2011 st. Pete times issue BMW was fined $3million dollars for delaying recalls. I have all documentations to support my argument to include the article of the st. Pete times. *tr
- Electrical system
Entire instrument cluster lost power and went black. no speedometer, no tachometer. no warning lights working. nothing IS working through the instrument panel. could not tell how fast I was traveling, or if turn signals were working, safety hazard. *tr
- Electrical system · Power train · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that she was driving when the dynamic drive inactive symbol illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that when this light illuminated, the steering wheel seized and the instrument panel failed. The contact maneuvered to the…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that she was driving when the dynamic drive inactive symbol illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that when this light illuminated, the steering wheel seized and the instrument panel failed. The contact maneuvered to the shoulder and tried to restart the vehicle, but the gear would not shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was nothing that could be done to assist. The failure mileage was 129,000.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The park sensor and transmission warning lights illuminated intermittently as the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were unknown.
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission
2004 BMW 745I. consumer states vehicle ran through the garage door *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was sitting in the driveway running for about 10 minutes, when all of a sudden she heard a loud noise. The consumer discovered the vehicle went into reverse on its own and crashed into the garage. the vehicle was inspected, and no problems were found. The consumer referenced investigation number pe11025. *jb
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway when the gear shifted out of park and into reverse. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the diagnostic failed to produce any…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway when the gear shifted out of park and into reverse. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the diagnostic failed to produce any failure codes. the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 119,000. the consumer stated the vehicle was running in the driveway for about 10 minutes, when suddenly there was a loud noise. she immediately went outside and discovered the vehicle had went into reverse on its own and hit the garage door. Updated 05/03/12
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was then parked when the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. After adding antifreeze, the fluids went right to the pipe and spilled onto…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was then parked when the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. After adding antifreeze, the fluids went right to the pipe and spilled onto the ground. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed that the water pipe was fractured from the radiator to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated and decreased his drivability. In some cases, the vehicle would shift into different gears unexpectedly. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer, nor…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated and decreased his drivability. In some cases, the vehicle would shift into different gears unexpectedly. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer, nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact was driving 45 mph when she applied the brakes and the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle gradually decelerated to a stop as the contact applied excessive pressure to the brakes. The vehicle was towed to her home and parked where an…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745I. The contact was driving 45 mph when she applied the brakes and the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle gradually decelerated to a stop as the contact applied excessive pressure to the brakes. The vehicle was towed to her home and parked where an independent mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the contact that the brake booster needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 149,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Vehicle Rollaway
In a letter dated October 16, 2012, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR), NHTSA Recall No. 12V-502 to NHTSA identifying a safety defect involving the possibility of unattended vehicle rollaway in MY 2005 through 2008 BMW 7-Series (approximately 45,000) vehicles equipped with the…
In a letter dated October 16, 2012, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR), NHTSA Recall No. 12V-502 to NHTSA identifying a safety defect involving the possibility of unattended vehicle rollaway in MY 2005 through 2008 BMW 7-Series (approximately 45,000) vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access Option.The Comfort Access option allows the driver to start and stop the engine (by pressing the engine start / stop button) without inserting the key fob into the vehicles key slot in the instrument panel.Subject vehicles not equipped with the Comfort Access option require the key fob be inserted the key slot to start the engine.Upon removal of the key from the key slot the vehicle will automatically shift to Park if the driver has not done so using the gearshift lever.Sunject vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access option are designed such that when the vehicle is stopped with the service brakes applied and the transmission in Drive or Reverse, the driver can push the engine start/stop button one time, stopping the engine and automatically shifting the transmission to Park.In its DIR, BMW identified a condition such that if the driver depressed the start-stop button multiple times in rapid succession, the transmission could shift to Neutral instead of Park.With the transmission in neutral, depending on the slope of the road, the vehicle could rollaway if unattended.In review of data submitted to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) and of reports submitted to BMW, ODI identified 20 reports alleging vehicle rollaway involving vehicles equipped with Comfort Access.The vehicles identified in these reports are all subject to recall 12V-502.Ten of these reports were identified as likely related to the defect described in recall 12V-502.Two of the reports are likely related to other mechanical failures.The remaining 8 allegations of vehicle rollaway could not be associated with a specific cause.There are 32 reports alleging vehicle rollaway in the subject vehicles not equipped with the Comfort Access option.A vehicle based safety defect trend was not identified in these reports.Subject vehicles not equipped the Comfort Access option will automatically shift to Park once the key fob is removed from the key slot.In this regard these vehicles behave similarly to those with traditional mechanical keys where the key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the vehicle is shifted to Park.The difference between these vehicles and the subject vehicles with the Comfort Access option is that in the Comfort Access equipped vehicles, the engine can be started and stopped without the key fob in the key slot.ODI reports 10429922 and 10419177 noted in the EA opening resume were determined to be vehicles not equipped with the Comfort Access option and ODI did not identify a vehicle based safety defect associated with these incidents.This investigation is closed.The ODI report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10185770
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027The 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.
- 10247567Engine 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
- 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles 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.
- 10225126Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- 10182619Discharged 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. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10152354Check Control Message Displayed; Turn Signals Flash Fast.
- 10151115SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
- 10151068This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports). INFORMATION Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- 10150330"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 the battery itself. A failed battery is often the symptom and not the cause. A fully serviceable battery fails when an electrical component causes the battery to discharge; the battery becomes internally damaged and must be replaced. For more information, refer to www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-42B.htm For this reason, replacing the battery is not usually a permanent repair. The cause of the discharged battery must be analyzed in order to guarantee a proper repair. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion with all results taken into to consideration. The procedure as outlined below contains information that will guide the technician into properly repairing the vehicle and getting paid for a warranty claim. CAUSE Refer to the ""Procedure"" section of this Service Information for details."
- 10149279Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause. Fault codes that are not diagnosed to find their root cause can lead to a repeat repair visit to the workshop by the customer. Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- 10148273Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts. Various power management faults can be stored: * 213901 - Power management: Reduction or shutdown of individual electrical consumer * 8040BD - Reset or deactivation of Terminal 30F * 8040B9 - De-activation of terminal 30B: Top start capability limit reached * 8020E8 - Reset or deactivation of terminal 30F * 800E89 - FRM: start capability limit reached with lights active during stationary mode * 93076B - Deactivation of terminal 30B: upper start capability limit reached * 93076A - Deactivation of terminal 15: upper start capability limit reached, but deactivation preventer active * 93076C - Deactivation of terminal 30B: upper start capability limit reached, but deactivation preventer or legal loads active * 930769 - Deactivation of terminal 15: upper start capability limit reached Note: When the outside temperatures drop below 46F, the charging system is switch to full charge. CAUSE * The check control message (ID 229) is caused by a heavily discharged battery. * The check control message is triggered when the current state of charge (SoC) of the battery approaches the minimum SoC that is required to start the vehicle (start capability limit). * In low outside ambient temperatures, the start capability limit of the vehicle is higher. Therefore it takes more energy from the battery to start a cold engine. * Without the early warning of the check control message, the current state of charge would drop below the start capability limit and the vehicle would not start. * The vehicle's intelligent power management system actively takes measures to increase the charge of the battery, such as increasing idle speed and reducing or shutting
- 10148166N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode. The following intermittent and "currently not present" EDK related faults may be stored in DME fault memory: ? 2CF8 - Throttle valve potentiometer, signal; and /or? 2CF9 - Throttle valve potentiometer 1, signal; and/or ? 2CFA - Throttle valve potentiometer 2; signal. In most cases DSC fault 5F77 (DME invalid data) may also be stored in DSC control module. These faults are sporadic and usually not reproducible. Resistance fluctuation in the EDK harness connector is causing an interruption of the EDK signal.
- 10148120Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts. Various power management faults can be stored: * 213901 - Power management: Reduction or shutdown of individual electrical consumer * 8040BD - Reset or deactivation of Terminal 30F * 8040B9 - De-activation of terminal 30B: Top start capability limit reached * 8020E8 - Reset or deactivation of terminal 30F * 800E89 - FRM: start capability limit reached with lights active during stationary mode * 93076B - Deactivation of terminal 30B: upper start capability limit reached * 93076A - Deactivation of terminal 15: upper start capability limit reached, but deactivation preventer active * 93076C - Deactivation of terminal 30B: upper start capability limit reached, but deactivation preventer or legal loads active * 930769 - Deactivation of terminal 15: upper start capability limit reached Note: When the outside temperatures drop below 46F, the charging system is switch to full charge. CAUSE * The check control message (ID 229) is caused by a heavily discharged battery. * The check control message is triggered when the current state of charge (SoC) of the battery approaches the minimum SoC that is required to start the vehicle (start capability limit). * In low outside ambient temperatures, the start capability limit of the vehicle is higher. Therefore it takes more energy from the battery to start a cold engine. * Without the early warning of the check control message, the current state of charge would drop below the start capability limit and the vehicle would not start. * The vehicle's intelligent power management system actively takes measures to increase the charge of the battery, such as increasing idle speed and reducing or shut
- 10147945Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off can be shorter or longer when it starts to get dark. CAUSE The software for the switch-on threshold is lowered to protect the xenon light source.
- 10147758This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports). INFORMATION Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- 10147598"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or engine-related repairs if any of the following faults cannot be cleared: 2A90 - Exhaust camshaft, tooth offset to crankshaft 2A91 - Exhaust camshaft 2, tooth offset to crankshaft 2A8A - Inlet VANOS, adaptation stop 2A8B - Inlet VANOS, adaptation stop 2 2A8C - Exhaust VANOS, adaptation stop 2A8D - Exhaust VANOS, adaptation stop 2 2A8E - Inlet camshaft, tooth offset to crankshaft 2A8F - Inlet camshaft 2, tooth offset to crankshaft z The engine oil level display continues to show as overfilled even after being corrected. This is also described in SI B12 05 07."
- 10147123Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause. Fault codes that are not diagnosed to find their root cause can lead to a repeat repair visit to the workshop by the customer. Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- 10147067This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause. Fault codes that are not diagnosed to find their root cause can lead to a repeat repair visit to the workshop by the customer. Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- 10146779Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair visits (source- Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports). INFORMATION Where diagnosis (vehicle or short test) with ISTA has already started, it is important to diagnose the fault code(s) listed below (when they are stored in the vehicle) to find their root cause during the current workshop visit. This will help lead to a reduction in workshop repeat repair visits and higher customer satisfaction.
- 10145306NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- 10143564NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
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