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NHTSA 10162399: High-pressure fuel pump ticking noise
High-pressure fuel pump ticking noise on N20 engines (2011–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162399 · Jul 2019
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.
N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. Mechanical vibrations inside the high-pressure fuel pump.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10162399 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10162399 |
| Document IDs filed | 130512 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3, X3 |
| Model years | 2011–2013 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Equipment › Mechanical Fuel System Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump |
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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