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NHTSA 10149297: Check engine light
Check engine light on N63 engines (2010–2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149297 · Jan 2013
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.
N63: Engine Malfunction Warning Due to Vapor Forming in the Fuel System. The Engine Malfunction warning is displayed and the Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp is on. This situation may occur when starting the engine at operating temperature after a "hot-soak" period.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10149297 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149297 |
| Document IDs filed | 122211 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 650i |
| Model years | 2010–2012 |
| Chassis | E60, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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