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SIB 84 03 13: Software failure

Software failure on BMW E82/E88/E89/E90 and other models (2008–2011); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149495 · Apr 2013 · also written SI B84 03 13, B840313

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Roadside Assistance and BMW Online Services Inoperative After Programming. The symptoms are as follows: * BMW Online - No network available when selected * Roadside Assistance - When selected, a message stating ""Service not enabled or contract expired"" is displayed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 84 03 13
Also written: SI B84 03 13, B840313, 84 03 13, SIB-84-03-13, SI B840313
NHTSA ID10149460, 10149495 (revisions)
Document IDs filed840313
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2013)
Models1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 328, 328i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, Z4
Model years2008–2011
ChassisE82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93
EnginesM57, N52, N54, N55, S65
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Equipment
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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