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SIB 12 07 13: Check engine light
Check engine light on N55 engines (2012–2014); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149582 · May 2013 · also written SI B12 07 13, B120713
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.
Electric Vacuum Pump Intermittent Failure. The check engine light (CEL) is illuminated and the MSA malfunction check control message is present. No electric driving is possible. This situation may be intermittent or permanent.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 07 13 Also written: SI B12 07 13, B120713, 12 07 13, SIB-12-07-13, SI B120713 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149582 |
| Document IDs filed | 120713 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Model years | 2012–2014 |
| Chassis | F01, F02, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System 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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