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August 1, 2013 Service bulletin

SPORT Mode Is Incorrectly Deactivated or Added After Programming

BMW technical service bulletin 651413 for 2011-2014 BMW X3.

Bulletin number
651413
Component
Electrical system
Summary
SPORT Mode Is Incorrectly Deactivated or Added After Programming. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.47.0 or higher: Vehicles with the Dynamic Driving Switch: The SPORT configuration menu is no longer available in the control display. Vehicles without the Dynamic Driving Switch: The SPORT configuration menu is available in the control display but does not function. There is no button next to the gear shifter. Software error in the head unit caused by ISTA/P versions from 2.47.0 to 2.49.x

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