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SIB 12 01 13: Transmission fault codes
Transmission fault codes on BMW E90/E92/E93/F01 and other models (2011–2014); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148252 · Apr 2014 · also written SI B12 01 13, B120113
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.
Transmission Intermittently Goes into ""P"" or ""N"" After MSA Engine Start. After an MSA engine start, the transmission intermittently goes into the Park (P) or Neutral (N) position without any customer influence.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 01 13 Also written: SI B12 01 13, B120113, 12 01 13, SIB-12-01-13, SI B120113 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149336, 10150159, 10052077, 10148252 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 120113, SIB-12-01-13 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2013) |
| Models | 320i, 328i, 335i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, X3 |
| Model years | 2011–2014 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Power Train Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
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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