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Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 BMW R1200 R. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20180201
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: Air distribution and/or temperature regulation variation exceeds design parameters.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
20180201
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
COMFORT ACCESS SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically, vehicle is unable to be locked or unlocked via the door handle.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
20180201
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
DURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistant operation the gear change requested (R to D or D to R) by the driver is ignored.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20180201
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) when surround view camera function is active.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20180201
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
BMW APPS RANDOMLY STARTS PLAYING ON ITS OWN: While listening to FM, or AM, or Satellite Radio (SDARs), the audio source randomly switches to BMW Apps (Pandora, Spotify, Audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
20180201
220000 SEATS
TOUCH COMMAND: SEAT CONTROL FUNCTION MISSING AFTER PROGRAMMING: The seat adjustment function for front passenger and rear seats is missing from the BMW Touch Command.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
20180201
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
WATER LEAK IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAUSES AUTOMATIC TAILGATE TO FAIL: The automatic tailgate may not function intermittently or permanently.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20180201
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
DME FAULT CODE CDC203: Various control units contain faults indicating missing messages from the battery management electronics
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20180201
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
REMOVING FUEL FEED LINE FOR PARKED CAR HEATING FROM REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP: Modify the universal replacement fuel pump assembly to allow it to be correctly installed in a US market vehicle.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180201
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180201
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and no audio function.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
20180401
200000 WHEELS
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
20180401
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
20180401
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20171101
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ENTRY EVO HEAD UNIT WILL NOT PLAY MP3 FORMATTED CD's: Data CDÕs (encoded as MP3Õs) can NOT be played.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180401
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DME FC 1C0102 IS STORED WITH NO OTHER RELATED FAULTS: The following fault has been stored in the Digital Motor electronics (DME) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180301
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
20180301
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL: A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective March 2, 2018) on Model Year 2018 BMW 3 Series vehicles that have been produced from November 14, 2017 Ð February 11, 2018. The affected vehicles w
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
20180301
220000 SEATS
FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180301
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BLUETOOTH AND USB AUDIO PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MISSING - IPHONE: Playlists, song titles, etc. from iPhone do not display on Head Unit Basic 2.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
20180301
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST TAILPIPES MISALIGNED (B57): The rear tailpipe extensions do not line up evenly with the rear bumper.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
20180301
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
20180301
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180301
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as "Due" (yellow).
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180301
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Upon starting the vehicle (terminal 15 switched on), the instrument cluster does not function (stays dark, no needle response, no bus communication).
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
20180301
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
20180301
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
20180301
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING: HVAC blower is not working.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180216
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals. Signal evaluation software has been reworked and should be installed.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180216
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals. Signal evaluation software has been reworked and should be installed.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180301
350000 EQUIPMENT
NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing. 'Component Protection Active': If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to e
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20180301
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
20180301
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED: The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver's residence and/or business.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
20180301
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
CONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the BMW Connected App) do not function after vehicle has been
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180129
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20151001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
20180101
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
20180101
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20180101
010000 STEERING
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20180101
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180101
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180101
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ÕCOMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVEÕ
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20140101
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trip distance recorder sets itself to zero. Software error in the instrument cluster.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20150501
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20150501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20150601
350000 EQUIPMENT
The lock barrel form the top case is lost. The tab on the lock barrel is 180 degrees out.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180501
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20180501
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20141001
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20141001
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20141001
350000 EQUIPMENT
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20170501
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
20170501
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20160401
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
20160601
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20150801
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20150801
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20141001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20141001
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20141001
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20150601
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
20150601
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
20150601
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
20150601
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20160301
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20160301
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20160301
160000 STRUCTURE
Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190301
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20190801
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190801
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20190801
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
This 2018 BMW R1200 R Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190801
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.