# Service bulletin CSC\-512911

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: 10044679
- Published by NHTSA: 2012\-07\-25
- Manufacturer's number: CSC\-512911
- Manufacturer's date: 2011\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

## NHTSA's summary

BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEFECT IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER THAT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. 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

Glass, wipers and mirrors, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2004 to 2006 BMW X3
- 2011 to 2012 BMW X3
- 2007 to 2010 BMW X3 SAV

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B540421](/bulletins/10244239.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- [B540421](/bulletins/10225114.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.
- [B541219](/bulletins/10166384.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: There is a rattle noise present from the area of the sunroof most commonly when driving over rough road surfaces.
- [B511216](/bulletins/10151315.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; VISIBILITY. Passenger Side Mirror Dimming Feature Operational Change. INFORMATION The automatically dimming exterior mirror function on the passenger's side has been deleted from the Option Code 430 as noted above. The automatic dimming function will continue to be operational on the driver's side mirror and rear view mirror.
- [B650709](/bulletins/10151023.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent \- A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
- [B612115](/bulletins/10151014.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \(ESC\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages. This includes messages for the PDC \(Park Distance Control\), DSC \(Dynamic Stability Control\) and windshield washer system. There can be many different fault codes stored in the vehice. Signal invalid. The wiring harness below the micro filter housing \(right front area of the bulkhead\) is damaged from washer fluid leaking into the harness.
- [B840716](/bulletins/10150984.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ?After programming with ISTA/P 3.55.0 or a more recent version, the customer can no longer send ?Edit start time? signal for climate control system can only send an ?Activate now? signal for climate control system.
- [B612115](/bulletins/10150895.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages. This includes messages for the PDC \(Park Distance Control\), DSC \(Dynamic Stability Control\) and windshield washer system. There can be many different fault codes stored in the vehicle. The wiring harness below the micro filter housing \(right front area of the bulkhead\) is damaged from washer fluid leaking into the harness.
- [513812](/bulletins/10150380.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. Wind Noise: Helpful Diagnostic Hints. Wind noise may be heard from doors, windows, and mirrors, as well as all A, B and C\-pillar support trim and the Panoramic sunroof. CAUSE Poor fitment of the seals and trim in the areas mentioned above

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