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SIB 12 01 15: Differential vibration
Differential vibration on N20 engines (2011–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10179810 · Aug 2020 · also written SI B12 01 15, B120115
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N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: 195002 - Differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, electrical: Short circuit to ground During engine operation, vibration and movement of the sensor can damage the pin contacts of the harness connector
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 01 15 Also written: SI B12 01 15, B120115, 12 01 15, SIB-12-01-15, SI B120115 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147594, 10152302, 10179810 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 120115, B120115 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jan 2015) |
| Models | 228i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, 428i, 435i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M235i, M5, X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2011–2018 |
| Chassis | E92, E93, F10, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, E60, E90, F07 |
| Engines | N20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train |
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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