# Service bulletin 620313

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10149308
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: 620313
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

## NHTSA's summary

Basic Instrument Cluster: Display Is Intermittently Inoperative. The display in the basic instrument cluster is intermittently inoperative. The following fault codes are stored in the instrument cluster: \* B7F6B4 "Instrument cluster: Error in the display unit when switching off \(NO SIGNAL\)" and/or \* B7F6AA "Display switch\-off error when starting up" Software error in the instrument cluster

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10149308-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Instrument cluster

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 BMW 320I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 328I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 335I
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2011 to 2013 BMW X3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [13V570000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V570000.md), 2013-11-15: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B620515](/bulletins/10151415.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. "Instrument Cluster: CBS ""Running\-in Check"" is Displayed. After replacing and / or programming the instrument cluster with ISTA/P 3.55.0 or higher \(integration Level F020\-15\-03\-501 or higher\), the CBS \(Condition Based Service\) displays ""running\-in check"" or ""1200 mile service is due"". The parameters of the CBS scopes for oil service, brake fluid, etc, can also be implausible or invalid. CAUSE Error in the CBS mapping data in the FEM \(Front Electronics Module\) and corrupt data in the instrument cluster during programming."
- [B620616](/bulletins/10151269.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument Cluster Resets during Active Navigation. The instrument cluster \(MID KOMBI\) fails sporadically \(all gauges falling briefly to zero, flashing of all indicator lights\) and resets. Reset occurs during active route guidance and predictably when passing certain geographical positions. Software error in navigation head unit
- [B612115](/bulletins/10151187.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The Instrument Cluster Displays Various Check Control Messages. The instrument cluster displays various check control messages. 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.
- [B620116](/bulletins/10151016.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "Vehicles which have had the Instrument Cluster \(KOMBI\) replaced may display incorrect CBS \(Condition Based Service\) data after programming. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet \(Dealer Communication System\) or with the Key Reader. Incorrect SW calibration loaded after KOMBI replacement."
- [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.
- [620613](/bulletins/10150076.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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
- [620113](/bulletins/10149307.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. All Gauges and Displays in Instrument Cluster Inoperative. All gauges and displays in the instrument cluster are inoperative, including the following: \* Speedometer \* Revolution counter \* Fuel gauge \* Engine oil temperature \* No check control messages displayed ??No board computer information displayed Note: A power cycle does NOT rectify the issue. Software error in the instrument cluster
- [B621215](/bulletins/10147884.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible. INFORMATION This service information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic and/or repair\-related information. Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs To submit a claim for the repair of a verified defect in materials or workmanship, please following the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures together with the using corresponding defect code and labor operations provided in the KSD2.
- [B621015](/bulletins/10147831.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. "Instrument Cluster display inoperative FC B7F689. The Instrument Cluster \(Kombi\) is intermittently inoperative with fault code B7F689 ""display backlighting and graphics PCB switched off"" stored. Kombi software."
- [B620312](/bulletins/10147829.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. """Efficient Dynamics"" in the Instrument Cluster Partially Displayed During CC Message. After switching from terminal 15 to terminal R, the ""Efficient Dynamics"" wording in the instrument cluster, below the tachometer, is partially displayed while a CCM \(Check Control Message\) is shown. Only the word ""Efficient"" is displayed. Software error in the instrument cluster multi\-information display"

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