2019 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Technical Service Bulletin # 630310 Date: 100801
Campaign - Tail/Rear Parking Lamps Inoperative
SI B63 03 10
Lights
August 2019
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B63 03 10 dated June 2019 .
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY
ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace Rear Lamps, or Replace Rear Lamp Seals
MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series) up to October 12, 2009
SITUATION
The seals on the rear lamps emit a gas that causes damage to the electrical connectors on the LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) inside the rear lamp. In
some cases, the LEDs become inoperative.
CAUSE
Unsuitable seal material
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E82 and E88 (1 Series) vehicles which were produced from August 20, 2007 to October 12, 2009.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar
label for code number 564. If code number 564 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 564 has not been
punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the
response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
CORRECTION
Inspect both rear lamps and, depending on the result, replace the seals or the lamps on both sides of the vehicle.
PROCEDURE
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Turn on the vehicle exterior lighting and check if the tail lights in both rear lamps are functioning correctly.
If both tail lights are working, replace the seals on both rear lamps (a total of 4 seals). Before installing the new seals, fully remove the original
seals and be sure that residue does not fall into the rear light. Refer to Repair Instruction REP 63 21101 "Replace sealing frame for rear light on the
left or right".
No further work is necessary.
If one or both tail lights are inoperative, replace both of the rear lamps (always replace both, even if only one tail light has failed). Refer to Repair
Instruction REP 63 21180 "Remove and refit/replace the rear light on the left or right".
[NEW] All lamps are to be retained intact by the dealer, awaiting either:
1. A parts return request to send parts to BMW
2. An indication to scrap the parts based on information provided in the dealer's scrap report, at which time the parts are to be destroyed to prevent
reuse.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 564. Afier the vehicle has been checked and/or corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-380) and:
A. Emboss your BMW center warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
B. Punch out code number 564 (2), printed on the label; and
C. Affix the label to the B-pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on
top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
