# Service bulletin SIB\-61\-13\-07

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10032845
- Published by NHTSA: 2010\-06\-02
- Manufacturer's number: SIB\-61\-13\-07
- Manufacturer's date: 2007\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

## NHTSA's summary

BMW VEHICLE: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION CC MESSAGE CAUSED BY SHORTED WIRING. THE ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE MAY BE DISPLAYED; THE SOUNDS SYSTEM EMITS A STATIC NOISE FROM THE SPEAKERS; THE RFK \(REAR VIEW CAMERA\) DOES NOT PAN; THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED; KCAN COMMUNICATION, KCAN LINE AND KCAN WIRE FAULTS ARE STORED IN VARIOUS CONTROL MODULES. SHORTED WIRING AT THE LEFT OR RIGHT SUBWOOFER SPEAKER MOUNTED UNDER THE FRONT SEATS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, Software, Wiring and fuses

## Vehicles listed

- BMW X5
- 1999 BMW X5
- 2000 to 2006 BMW X5
- 2008 to 2010 BMW X5
- 2006 to 2007 BMW X5 SAV

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [840412](/bulletins/10148194.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or she turns the phone back on. z He or she enters the vehicle, but does not unlock the phone and start driving. Result: z The phone reconnects to the Bluetooth system \(normal\). z However, it does not transfer the contact list \(not normal\). z The contact list in the iDrive will be empty. z The call list in the Kombi will display only phone numbers, but no names. z The hands\-free system works for accepting calls and conversing on calls started on the phone. Solution: z Prior to the customer entering the vehicle they must unlock the phone \(passkey\) With the release of Apple's new iPhone 6, 6 Plus and iOS 8.x software, there have been many questions regarding the new phone and software. The information in the attachment to this Service Information will help answer these questions. A printed copy can be given to the customer if needed. The attachment provides information on the differences between the new iPhone 6, 6 Plus and the previous versions, along with Apple software improvements in the following areas: 1. Visual comparison 2. Connectivity 3. Functionality Refer to the PDF file in the "Attachment" section of this bulletin for complete details. Information on the iPhone 6 is also available via the following: z www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth website NOTE: This SI will be updated as new information is received.
- [840214](/bulletins/10148135.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
- [SIB\-84\-03\-14](/bulletins/10056099.md), 2014-09-03, Service bulletin: COMMUNICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
- [SIB\-12\-08\-13](/bulletins/10052295.md), 2013-07-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. BMW: WHILE ON HILLS, ENGINE RESPONSE MAY NOT BE FULFILLED, WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AND IF AUTO HOLD FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED. MODELS 2010\-2013 E70, E71. \*PE
- [SIB\-61\-02\-12](/bulletins/10043862.md), 2012-04-30, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID \(CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY\) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. \*PE MODELS 2009\-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. UPDATED 11/2/12. \*PE
- [SIB\-61\-06\-11](/bulletins/10042686.md), 2012-01-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE JBE \(JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS\) MODULE FAILS PROGRAMMING DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE VEHICLE. \*PE
- [SIB\-61\-12\-11](/bulletins/10042465.md), 2011-12-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. BMW: VEHICLE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY BECAUSE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS NOT WORKING. \*PE
- [SIB\-12\-09\-11](/bulletins/10040044.md), 2011-08-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW: THERE IS A DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN DRIVING OFF WITH A HIGH ENGINE LOAD. IT OCCURS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THE A/C IS SWITCHED ON, AND THE WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. \*RM UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. \*KB
- [SIB\-12\-01\-11](/bulletins/10039765.md), 2011-08-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. \*RM UPDATED 1/4/12. \*PE UPDATED 4/24/12. \*PE
- [SIB\-65\-36\-09](/bulletins/10037078.md), 2011-05-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; AIR BAGS. BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. \*RM

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