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NHTSA 10148127: Air conditioning noise

Air conditioning noise on BMW E46/E82/E88/E89 and other models (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148127 · Jul 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.

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10148127
NHTSA ID10148127
Document IDs filed641010
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models128i, 325i, 328, 328i, 330i, Z4
Model years2006–2013
ChassisE46, E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30
EnginesM54, N20, N52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

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.