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SIB 11 11 15: Thermostat check engine light
Thermostat check engine light on BMW E60/F07/F10/F30 models (2011–2016); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146568 · Mar 2017 · also written SI B11 11 15, B111115
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.
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT What's New: ? Part number and quantity of coolant has been updated. Refer to the Warranty section for details. . The Service Engine Soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the DME for the engine thermostat.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 11 15 Also written: SI B11 11 15, B111115, 11 11 15, SIB-11-11-15, SI B111115 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10058484, 10147447, 10151397, 10150902, 10150961, 10146568 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B111115, SIB-11-11-15 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jun 2015) |
| Models | 5 Series, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M5 |
| Model years | 2011–2016 |
| Chassis | E60, F07, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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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