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NHTSA 10049439: Misfire service information
Misfire service information on N63 engines (2012); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10049439 · Oct 2012
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Vehicles needs diagnosing for N63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. No models or model years listed.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10049439 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10049439 |
| Document IDs filed | SB-1214 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 128i, 135i, 3 Series, 328i, 335i, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535i, 550i, 6 Series, 7 Series, 740i, 750LI, X3, X5, X5 SAV, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2012 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E71, E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Fuel System Gasoline |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.