Sunday 8 May 2016

Electrical - Power Mirrors/Windows Inoperative

2010 BMW 328i Sedan (E90) L6-3.0L (N51)

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Electrical - Power Mirrors/Windows Inoperative

SI B61 04 05

General Electrical Systems

November 2012

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 04 05 dated July 2005.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT

Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative

MODEL

[NEW] E90

[NEW] Equipped with option 522 (Xenon lights)

SITUATION

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

^    [NEW] 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.

PROCEDURE

1.     [NEW] Perform a vehicle test using ISTA to verify that the faults listed above are stored in the Footwell Module (FRM).

Note:

When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only "XX.XX" V. Please connect charger. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section.

2.     [NEW] Inspect the connector at each headlight (X13420 - Left and X13421 - Right) assembly for corrosion and replace as necessary.

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2010 BMW 328i Sedan (E90) L6-3.0L (N51)

3.     [NEW] Make sure the headlight access covers (1) are installed correctly.

4.     [NEW] Clear the faults and test the headlights for proper function.

[NEW] PARTS INFORMATION

[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION

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