# Service bulletin SIB\-61\-04\-05

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10049719
- Published by NHTSA: 2013\-01\-18
- Manufacturer's number: SIB\-61\-04\-05
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

## NHTSA's summary

BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, LED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, FLASHES. THE POWER MIRRORS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE, DUE TO POSSIBLE WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS OR RIGHT AND LEFT STEPPER BOX ARE DEFECTIVE. MODEL 2012 E90. \*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, Glass, wipers and mirrors, Lighting, Headlights, Mirrors

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2013 BMW 3 SERIES

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [513608](/bulletins/10162404.md), 2019-07-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory button typically will return the mirror to the stored position. Poor electrical contacts of the mirror drive in the mirror housing INFORMATION The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan using the latest ISTA version. In Information Search, select the "Function Structure"" tab. Select Body, Mirror, Door mirror, Driver's or passenger side, Exterior Mirror Malfunction, and then press "Start Search". Select test plan ""AM5102\_00010".
- [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.
- [B514416](/bulletins/10150971.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. ?EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES. Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
- [511511](/bulletins/10149344.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES. Headlight Washer Nozzle Cover Sticks Out.
- [513114](/bulletins/10148420.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlight Cleaning System: Functional Operation Change. The customer complains that the headlight cleaning system is not working properly and only works after several actuating attempts. CAUSE The "functional" operation of the headlight cleaning system was changed with integration level F020\-14\-07\-500. The functional changes to the headlight cleaning system's operation will occur only after programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.53.0 or higher. INFORMATION The headlight cleaning system is no longer activated with the first stalk activation when the lights are on. The functional programming change now requires the stalk to be activated four times before headlight cleaning is activated. The change prevents automatic activation of headlight cleaning when the customer only wants to clean his/her windshield. This is normal operation and no parts should be changed.
- [630814](/bulletins/10148334.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Active Headlight Control Malfunction in Both Headlights. AHL \(Active Headlight Control\) malfunctions on both sides. Both lights aim either up or down while driving. Fault Code 8041B6 is present. Broken mounting bolt holding on the rear height sensor bracket.
- [630714](/bulletins/10148275.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. "One or Both Xenon Headlights Aiming Downwards. CAUSE Both sides are aiming downwards: \* The most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme cases due to poor road conditions, both headlight assemblies could have the vertical aim ball socket adjuster disconnected, as noted below. Only one side is aiming downwards: \* The cause could be a ""disconnected"" vertical aim ball socket adjuster, resulting from excessive road vibration or sharp impacts \(pot holes\) through the suspension to the headlight assembly. Important Note: Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin first; replacing headlight assemblies for a vertical aim ball socket adjuster issue is an excessive repair."
- [630814](/bulletins/10147925.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Active Headlight Control Malfunction in Both Headlights. AHL \(Active Headlight Control\) malfunctions on both sides. Both lights aim either up or down while driving. CAUSE Broken mounting bolt holding on the rear height sensor bracket
- [B512415](/bulletins/10147873.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. ?SI B51 24 15December 2015 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 24 15 dated September 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Groaning Noise from the Exterior Mirror. A groaning noise is heard coming from the area around the outside mirror when opening and closing the door. The noise is more noticeable when the door is fully open to the end stop. CAUSE The outer front door weather strip rubs against the mirror housing.
- [B630315](/bulletins/10147686.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. "Halogen Headlight Side Bulbs Fail. The check control message \(CCM\) ""Parking lamp malfunction: Consult service center"" is displayed when the vehicle is started. Defective side light bulb on one or both sides"

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