2015 BMW X5 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–411 of 411, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2014–Jan 1, 2014.
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Jan 1, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
653009
NHTSA communication ID: 10147954
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Enabling Code FSC/SWT - Enabling the Navigation System Map at QC1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check. INFORMATION New vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must be enabled via an enable code (FSC). This process is part of the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check performed with the ISID (ISTA Diagnosis). IMPORTANT: There is no programming involved!
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"ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * No traffic information (RTTI / ARTTI) * BMW ASSIST ""My Info"" service doesn't work. CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive. * No active contract for ConnectedDrive features Offboard Availability (Backend) system issues * The external network was/is inoperative. * No data is sent to the vehicle."
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Headunit-High: INITIAL Enabling Code Is Not Accepted Via I-Drive. INFORMATION Do not replace any parts. NOTE: First time activation of the navigation system should always be performed during the Quality Certification 1 (QC1) Pre-Delivery Check, with the vehicle connected to the diagnosis system ISTA. Refer to SI B65 30 09. Connect the vehicle to the diagnosis system ISTA and activate the navigation system. The code is entered when running the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check test module. Refer to SI B09 04 09. IMPORTANT: No programming is required. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable since the first time activation of the navigation system is part of the QC1 process and cannot be claimed separately.
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One or Both Outside Mirror Turn Signals Do Not Operate. When using the left or right turn signal, the turn signal light on the outside mirror does not operate. CAUSE The outside mirror light assembly has a pin pushed back and makes a bad contact.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · VISIBILITY.
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"Adaptive Headlight Malfunction in Cold Weather. * In very cold weather conditions (32ºF or below) with the light switch in the automatic position, the CCM (Check Control Message) ""Adaptive headlight malfunction"" is displayed. * When the CC message is displayed, all the lights continue to function. * When switching the headlights to high beam and the headlight unit is cold, the mechanism inside the headlight is too stiff to move. CAUSE Software error in TMS 3 (Headlight driver module AHL xenon light)"
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off can be shorter or longer when it starts to get dark. CAUSE The software for the switch-on threshold is lowered to protect the xenon light source.
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"After Deleting Transport Mode, Daytime Running Light Is Switched Off. After deleting transport mode during PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection-QC I), fault code ""8041A9 - Daytime running light lock active"" is present in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) and the DRL (Day Running Light) is switched off. CAUSE Software in the BDC"
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Child Safety Switch Lever in Rear Door Is Not Visible. The customer cannot see the rear door child safety locking lever. CAUSE Improper door latching mechanism installation (safety lock lever is hidden behind the sheet metal)
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Service Action: Missing Front License Plate Bracket. Affected vehicles have been identified as being delivered within the state of California, which requires a front license plate to be affixed. The SAV center must install the bracket to the front bumper in anticipation of affixing the license plate.
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Outside Door Mirror Triangle Seal Protrudes and Creates Wind Noise. The customer may complain of wind noise and/or poor fitment of the door mirror seal. CAUSE The outside mirror seal locking tab shows poor fitment.
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Gear Selector (GWS) Cannot Be Moved Into Sport or Manual Mode. Intermittently the gear selector switch cannot be moved into the left sport or manual position. It is still possible to shift the vehicle from Park to Reverse, Drive or Neutral. Internal fault in the GWS
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.