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SIB 12 01 08: Throttle fault codes

Throttle fault codes on N52 engines (1992–2005); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10025573 · Jan 2008 · also written SI B12 01 08, B120108

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.

N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2D09, 2CED and 2CEC. Model E90 and E91 (3 series) and E60 and E61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with N52 engine.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 01 08
Also written: SI B12 01 08, B120108, 12 01 08, SIB-12-01-08, SI B120108
NHTSA ID10025573
Document IDs filedSI B12 01 08
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series, 5 Series
Model years1992–2005
ChassisE34, E36, E39, E60, E61
EnginesN52
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

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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