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SIB 11 02 15: Crankshaft sensor no-start

Crankshaft sensor no-start on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2009–2015); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147591 · Jan 2015 · also written SI B11 02 15, B110215

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.

SUBJECT Deleting DME Adaptations After Crankshaft Sensor-related Repairs. This adaptation must be cleared whenever the following repairs are made: 1. Replacement of the crankshaft position sensor 2. Replacement of the incremental sensor wheel on the crankshaft 3. Replacement of the crankshaft 4.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 11 02 15
Also written: SI B11 02 15, B110215, 11 02 15, SIB-11-02-15, SI B110215
NHTSA ID10147591
Document IDs filed110215
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 320i, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, 528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M235i, X3, X4, X5
Model years2009–2015
ChassisE60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

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.

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