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SIB 11 02 08: VANOS reduced power
VANOS reduced power on BMW E60/E61/E70/E71 and other models (2007–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10181214 · Sep 2020 · also written SI B11 02 08, B110208
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Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 02 08 Also written: SI B11 02 08, B110208, 11 02 08, SIB-11-02-08, SI B110208 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10032779, 10175267, 10181214 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B110208, SIB-11-02-08 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Nov 2012) |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 3 Series, 328, 328i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, 5 Series, 528i, 535i, 550i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 7, M3, X3, X3 SAV, X5, X5 SAV, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E70, E71, E82, E83, E85, E86, E88, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F10, F30, E89, F07, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine And Engine Cooling Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel Power Train |
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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