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SIB 11 05 16: Crankcase ventilation leak
Crankcase ventilation leak on BMW E70/E71/E72/F15 models (2010–2014); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151246 · Apr 2016 · also written SI B11 05 16, B110516
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.
The crankcase ventilation connection line may deteriorate prematurely causing any of the following: vacuum leak various fault codes related to mixture control stored in the DME customer complaints about rough idle speed Check Engine Light illumination.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 05 16 Also written: SI B11 05 16, B110516, 11 05 16, SIB-11-05-16, SI B110516 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10076475, 10151246 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B110516, SI B11 05 16 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M |
| Model years | 2010–2014 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, E72, F15 |
| Engines | N55, N57, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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