# Service bulletin 340513

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10149342
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: 340513
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Hill Descent Control Inoperative After Programming with ISTA/P 2.49.0 or 2.49.1. Hill Descent Control is inoperative after programming the vehicle with ISTA/P versions 2.49.0. or 2.49.1. Central Gateway Module software error.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10149342-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2012 BMW 528I
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 535I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 550I
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 2012 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW 740I
- 2011 BMW 740I US
- 2011 to 2013 BMW 740LI
- 2009 to 2013 BMW 750I
- 2009 to 2013 BMW 750LI
- 2010 to 2012 BMW 760LI
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7
- 2013 BMW F800 R
- 2011 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

## 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.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s 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.
- [B651523](/bulletins/10238090.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the head unit \(HU\-H2\), activating the FSC \(German word Freischaltcode\) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- [SIB651312](/bulletins/10214990.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Headunit High \(HU\-H\), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 \(as of 7/2012 production\). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 \(HU\-H2\), also called NBT\-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 \(HU\-H4, also called MGU21\) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation \(HU\-B\) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO \(HU\-B2\) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low\-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
- [MC610315](/bulletins/10204679.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
- [MC000521](/bulletins/10204667.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- [MC610821](/bulletins/10201170.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When diagnosing fault codes \(0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9\), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- [MC55297495](/bulletins/10201169.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on\-board socket \(manufactured before 2009\)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on\-board socket.
- [MC620117](/bulletins/10200499.md), 2021-08-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT\-type instrument clusters

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