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NHTSA 10162416: VANOS reduced power
VANOS reduced power on N54 engines (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162416 · 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.
Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10162416 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10162416 |
| Document IDs filed | 110208 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, 335IS, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 740i, 740LI, X3, X5, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E61, E70, E71, E82, E83, E85, E86, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N54 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Equipment |
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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