# Service bulletin 610405

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: 10162406
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-07\-11
- Manufacturer's number: 610405
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-07\-10
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The LED on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control message for Windows/Mirrors/ Headlights. There may also be a complaint of water in one or both headlights. One of the following fault codes may be stored: \* 9CBD \- Communication with stepper motor box left defective \* 9CBE \- Communication with stepper motor box right defective \* 9CC1 \- Communication with mirror driver side defective \* 9CC2 \- Communication with mirror passenger side defective/Right Stepper Motor Controller \(SMC\) signaling fault \* 9CCF \- Communication with LIN control defective Left and/or right headlight housing cover is not properly fitted allowing water ingress into the Stepper Motor Controller \(SMC\) connector. CAUSE: Left and/or right headlight housing cover is not properly fitted allowing water ingress into the Stepper Motor Controller \(SMC\) connector.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162406-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162406-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2006 BMW 325I
- 2007 to 2011 BMW 325I
- 2006 BMW 325XI
- 2007 to 2011 BMW 328I
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI
- 2006 BMW 330I
- 2006 BMW 330XI
- 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D
- 2007 to 2011 BMW 335I
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI
- 2008 to 2011 BMW M3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019310](/recalls/tc/2019310.md), 2019-06-20: Electrical
- [19V472000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V472000.md), 2019-06-19: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- [2018260](/recalls/tc/2018260.md), 2018-05-15: Electrical
- [18V314000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V314000.md), 2018-05-14: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- [2017588](/recalls/tc/2017588.md), 2017-11-30: Electrical
- [17V676000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V676000.md), 2017-10-25: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2013048](/recalls/tc/2013048.md), 2013-02-07: Electrical
- [13V044000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V044000.md), 2013-02-07: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B012016](/bulletins/11032735.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B611026](/bulletins/11031570.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11015849.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B012016](/bulletins/11014417.md), 2025-02-24, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [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.
- [B610120](/bulletins/10225115.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12\-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
- [SIB662419](/bulletins/10218384.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
- [SIB640921](/bulletins/10218380.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On these Plug\-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles \(PHEV\), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more \(38 F to 60 F\+; 3 to 15\+ Celsius\) without changing any climate control settings. A difference may be felt in cooling power compared from left to right. In some cases, the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether. A rattling noise may also be heard coming from the electrical coolant condenser \(EKMV\).
- [B610322](/bulletins/10211864.md), 2022-05-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The footwell module \(FRM\) cannot be encoded after replacement.

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