BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63) Technical Service Bulletin # 350112
Date: 120401
M/T - Repairs To Clutch Pedal Assembly
SI B35 01 12
Pedals
April 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Repairs to Clutch Pedal Assembly
MODEL
All with manual transmission
INFORMATION
The clutch pedal assembly incorporates a mechanical mechanism to allow for smooth application of the clutch. This mechanism consists of the
following components:
Bracket (1)
Over-center spring (2)
Bracket (3)
The two brackets form a barrel and plunger-type assembly. These brackets should always be replaced as a set whenever replacement is necessary.
PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to ETK.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only Technical
Service Bulletin # 620612
Date: 1204012010 BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
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Instruments - Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations
SI B62 06 12
Instruments
April 2012
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 02 96.
SUBJECT
Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations
MODEL
All
SITUATION
The vehicle speed displayed in the instrument cluster displays a speed that is higher than the actual speed.
INFORMATION
Most speedometers have tolerances of approximately +10%. A "speedometer advance" is necessary to compensate for negative tolerances in tire
diameter, electronic controls, tire temperature, tire pressure, vehicle load and other factors.
Vehicle manufacturers usually calibrate speedometers to read high by an amount equal to the average error, to ensure that their speedometers never
indicate a lower speed than the actual speed of the vehicle.
Excessive speedometer deviations can come from several causes, but most commonly are due to nonstandard tire diameter and wheel size.
This SI defines the maximum and permissible speedometer reading tolerance.
The instrument cluster is a sealed unit and cannot be calibrated. Any tampering to the cluster will void the related component or vehicle warranty
coverage that is applicable.
GPS devices are positional speedometers, based on how far the receiver has moved since the last measurement. Its speed calculations are not subject
to the same sources of deviation as the vehicle's speedometer (wheel size, transmission/drive ratios). Instead, the GPS positional accuracy, and
therefore the accuracy of its calculated speed, is dependent on the satellite signal quality at the time.
If you are using a known accurate GPS system as a reference speed, you need to use the formula below to calculate the maximum permitted
speedometer advance, which is 10% of the actual (input) speed plus 2.4 mph.
Example:
Actual speed = 50 mph
50 mph x 10% = 5 mph; 5 mph + 2.4 mph = 7.4 mph
Therefore, the permissible displayed speed is 50 to 57.4 mph.
(Note: The displayed speed must never be less than the actual speed.)
No repairs should be attempted if the speedometer advance is within 10% + 2.4 mph.
Use ISTA ((Integrated Service Technical Application) diagnosis or the instrument cluster self-test to make sure the needle for the speedometer is
moving smoothly.
NOTE:
The amount of speedometer advance has no effect on recording accumulated mileage in the odometer display. The odometer records total mileage
digitally, and does not incorporate any "advance" tolerances.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable. Technical Service Bulletin
# 611512
Electrical - Updated Battery Registration Procedure
SI B61 15 12
General Electrical Systems
April 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Date: 1204012010 BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 77
Updated Battery Registration Procedure
MODEL
All
SITUATION
With the release of ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) D2.30.6 or later, an updated battery registration test plan has been introduced.
The test plan allows the technician to enter a 12-digit "Data Code Matrix" or 6-digit "Supplier Number" that is easily read off the new battery. This
will allow for tracking of the new battery in the vehicle, which will improve quality control of replacement batteries.
PROCEDURE
In order to obtain the proper numbers required by the test plan, before installing the replacement battery, note the 12-digit "Data Code Matrix" or
6-digit "Supplier Number" from the new battery. These numbers can be found on top of the battery. The next 2 steps will provide examples of the
numbers.
1.
The 12-digit "Data Code Matrix" shown in this example is "11B336BE2015" and is a combination of numbers and letters.
Note:
Not all replacement batteries have this code. If this is the case, use the 6-digit code identified in step 2.
2.
The 6-digit "Supplier Number" shown in this example is "165902". If this number is entered in the test plan, you also need the numbers
stamped on top of the negative post of the battery, for example, "46 11."
After the numbers have been obtained and the battery is installed in the vehicle, start diagnosis using ISTA D2.30.6 or later.
3.
4. Select "Identification / Vehicle selection / Read out vehicle data / Start identification." A vehicle test is not necessary in order to perform
battery registration.
5. Select "Activities / Service function / 03 Body / Power supply / Register battery change / Start search."
6. Select the test plan "AS6120_WECHSEL - Register battery replacement."
7. Once the test plan starts, select "Register battery replacement."
8. The test plan reads out the current battery that is registered in the vehicle. Select the appropriate entry that applies to the replacement battery:
^
"Enter battery replacement: same capacity"2010 BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
^ "Enter battery replacement: higher/lower capacity"
^ "Enter battery replacement: Change from normal lead-acid battery to AGM battery"
9.
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The test plan then asks the question, "Is there a data matrix code on the label of the newly installed battery?"
^ Select "Yes" if the 12-digit code displayed in step 1 is present. After yes is selected. proceed to step 10.
^ Select "No" if the 6-digit code displayed in step 2 is present. After no is selected, proceed to step 11.
Note:
Most replacement batteries only have the 6-digit code on the new battery.
10. The test plan prompts to "Enter second line of data matrix code as described (Note! Upper and lower case sensitive)." Enter the 12-digit code
recorded from the new battery in step 1 with no spaces, for example, "11B336BE2015." Select "Next" when finished. The new battery is
registered in the vehicle and the test plan can be completed. You are finished.
11. This step should only be performed if "No" was selected in step 9. The test plan prompts to "Enter 6-digit supplier number as described."
Enter the 6-digit code recorded from the new battery in step 2, for example, "165902." Select "Next" and proceed to the next step.
12. The test plan prompts to "Enter number of polarity mark without spaces." Enter the 4 digits that were recorded in step 2 from the top of the
negative battery post, for example "4611." Select "Next" when finished. The new battery is registered in the vehicle and the test plan can be
completed. You are finished.
Date: 120401
M/T - Repairs To Clutch Pedal Assembly
SI B35 01 12
Pedals
April 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Repairs to Clutch Pedal Assembly
MODEL
All with manual transmission
INFORMATION
The clutch pedal assembly incorporates a mechanical mechanism to allow for smooth application of the clutch. This mechanism consists of the
following components:
Bracket (1)
Over-center spring (2)
Bracket (3)
The two brackets form a barrel and plunger-type assembly. These brackets should always be replaced as a set whenever replacement is necessary.
PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to ETK.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only Technical
Service Bulletin # 620612
Date: 1204012010 BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 76
Instruments - Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations
SI B62 06 12
Instruments
April 2012
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 02 96.
SUBJECT
Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations
MODEL
All
SITUATION
The vehicle speed displayed in the instrument cluster displays a speed that is higher than the actual speed.
INFORMATION
Most speedometers have tolerances of approximately +10%. A "speedometer advance" is necessary to compensate for negative tolerances in tire
diameter, electronic controls, tire temperature, tire pressure, vehicle load and other factors.
Vehicle manufacturers usually calibrate speedometers to read high by an amount equal to the average error, to ensure that their speedometers never
indicate a lower speed than the actual speed of the vehicle.
Excessive speedometer deviations can come from several causes, but most commonly are due to nonstandard tire diameter and wheel size.
This SI defines the maximum and permissible speedometer reading tolerance.
The instrument cluster is a sealed unit and cannot be calibrated. Any tampering to the cluster will void the related component or vehicle warranty
coverage that is applicable.
GPS devices are positional speedometers, based on how far the receiver has moved since the last measurement. Its speed calculations are not subject
to the same sources of deviation as the vehicle's speedometer (wheel size, transmission/drive ratios). Instead, the GPS positional accuracy, and
therefore the accuracy of its calculated speed, is dependent on the satellite signal quality at the time.
If you are using a known accurate GPS system as a reference speed, you need to use the formula below to calculate the maximum permitted
speedometer advance, which is 10% of the actual (input) speed plus 2.4 mph.
Example:
Actual speed = 50 mph
50 mph x 10% = 5 mph; 5 mph + 2.4 mph = 7.4 mph
Therefore, the permissible displayed speed is 50 to 57.4 mph.
(Note: The displayed speed must never be less than the actual speed.)
No repairs should be attempted if the speedometer advance is within 10% + 2.4 mph.
Use ISTA ((Integrated Service Technical Application) diagnosis or the instrument cluster self-test to make sure the needle for the speedometer is
moving smoothly.
NOTE:
The amount of speedometer advance has no effect on recording accumulated mileage in the odometer display. The odometer records total mileage
digitally, and does not incorporate any "advance" tolerances.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable. Technical Service Bulletin
# 611512
Electrical - Updated Battery Registration Procedure
SI B61 15 12
General Electrical Systems
April 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Date: 1204012010 BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
Page 77
Updated Battery Registration Procedure
MODEL
All
SITUATION
With the release of ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application) D2.30.6 or later, an updated battery registration test plan has been introduced.
The test plan allows the technician to enter a 12-digit "Data Code Matrix" or 6-digit "Supplier Number" that is easily read off the new battery. This
will allow for tracking of the new battery in the vehicle, which will improve quality control of replacement batteries.
PROCEDURE
In order to obtain the proper numbers required by the test plan, before installing the replacement battery, note the 12-digit "Data Code Matrix" or
6-digit "Supplier Number" from the new battery. These numbers can be found on top of the battery. The next 2 steps will provide examples of the
numbers.
1.
The 12-digit "Data Code Matrix" shown in this example is "11B336BE2015" and is a combination of numbers and letters.
Note:
Not all replacement batteries have this code. If this is the case, use the 6-digit code identified in step 2.
2.
The 6-digit "Supplier Number" shown in this example is "165902". If this number is entered in the test plan, you also need the numbers
stamped on top of the negative post of the battery, for example, "46 11."
After the numbers have been obtained and the battery is installed in the vehicle, start diagnosis using ISTA D2.30.6 or later.
3.
4. Select "Identification / Vehicle selection / Read out vehicle data / Start identification." A vehicle test is not necessary in order to perform
battery registration.
5. Select "Activities / Service function / 03 Body / Power supply / Register battery change / Start search."
6. Select the test plan "AS6120_WECHSEL - Register battery replacement."
7. Once the test plan starts, select "Register battery replacement."
8. The test plan reads out the current battery that is registered in the vehicle. Select the appropriate entry that applies to the replacement battery:
^
"Enter battery replacement: same capacity"2010 BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
BMW X6 (E71) V8-4.4L Turbo (N63)
^ "Enter battery replacement: higher/lower capacity"
^ "Enter battery replacement: Change from normal lead-acid battery to AGM battery"
9.
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The test plan then asks the question, "Is there a data matrix code on the label of the newly installed battery?"
^ Select "Yes" if the 12-digit code displayed in step 1 is present. After yes is selected. proceed to step 10.
^ Select "No" if the 6-digit code displayed in step 2 is present. After no is selected, proceed to step 11.
Note:
Most replacement batteries only have the 6-digit code on the new battery.
10. The test plan prompts to "Enter second line of data matrix code as described (Note! Upper and lower case sensitive)." Enter the 12-digit code
recorded from the new battery in step 1 with no spaces, for example, "11B336BE2015." Select "Next" when finished. The new battery is
registered in the vehicle and the test plan can be completed. You are finished.
11. This step should only be performed if "No" was selected in step 9. The test plan prompts to "Enter 6-digit supplier number as described."
Enter the 6-digit code recorded from the new battery in step 2, for example, "165902." Select "Next" and proceed to the next step.
12. The test plan prompts to "Enter number of polarity mark without spaces." Enter the 4 digits that were recorded in step 2 from the top of the
negative battery post, for example "4611." Select "Next" when finished. The new battery is registered in the vehicle and the test plan can be
completed. You are finished.