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NHTSA 10147941: Steering fault codes
Steering fault codes on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147941 · Jan 2014
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.
ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (CC ID# 187) is shown in the instrument cluster, but no faults are stored.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10147941 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147941 |
| Document IDs filed | 612906 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 325i, 328, 328i, 330i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, 650i, M3, M5, M6 |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E90, E91, E92, E93, F07, F10, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N62, N63, S65, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Steering |
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.