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SIB 12 07 06: Thermostat check engine light
Thermostat check engine light on M54/N52 engines (2006–2008); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10032650 · Oct 2009 · also written SI B12 07 06, B120706
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 engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23F4 map thermostat. In some vehicles have insufficient heat. E90, E91 (3 series), E60, E61 (5 series) 3/06 and E83 (X3 series) 9/08.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 07 06 Also written: SI B12 07 06, B120706, 12 07 06, SIB-12-07-06, SI B120706 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10032650 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-07-06 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X3 SAV |
| Model years | 2006–2008 |
| Chassis | E83 |
| Engines | M54, N52 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Software Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
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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