# Service bulletin 610813

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: 10150119
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 610813
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-01
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

Front or Rear Windshield Wipers Fail to Operate. INFORMATION The following troubleshooting hints are based on known areas that can cause the situations described above to occur. 1. Front windshield wiper failure: perform the following checks only when the front windshield wiper fails to operate. If the rear wipers fail to operate, proceed to section 2. \* Check Fuse F44 \(30 A\) and replace as necessary. \* Check connector X333 at the front wiper motor to makes sure it is plugged in correctly, and no corrosion exists at the connection. Repair as needed.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150119-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150119-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors

## Vehicles listed

- 2007 to 2013 BMW X5
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M
- 2008 to 2014 BMW X6
- 2010 to 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [10V025000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V025000.md), 2010-01-28: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- [2010017](/recalls/tc/2010017.md), 2010-01-26: Visual System

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B065825](/bulletins/11025851.md), 2025-12-01, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Rear Glass Return
- [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.
- [SIB640821](/bulletins/10218379.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more \(38 F to 60 F \+\) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether.
- [B510415](/bulletins/10193495.md), 2021-05-17, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- [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".
- [541208](/bulletins/10150226.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. Water Leak from the Front of the Sunroof. During extended periods of heavy rain, water may enter the vehicle from the area around the front of the sunroof cassette, the Roof Control Panel \(FZD\), the map lights, or the A\-pillars. The customer may also simply state that the carpet in the front of the vehicle is wet. The sunroof cassette is overflowing due to the fact that one or both of the front sunroof drains are trapped or twisted.
- [540710](/bulletins/10150225.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. Various Complaints with Panoramic Sunroof.
- [513608](/bulletins/10150224.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY. "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. Complete the diagnosis test plan using the latest ISTA version. The test plan can be accessed via the following path: ""Information Search / Function Structure / Body / Mirror / Exterior mirrors / Driver's or passenger side / Electrochromic Mirror,"" and then press ""Start Search."" Select the test plan ""AM5102\_00010."""

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