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SIB 12 09 08: Transmission failure
Transmission failure on BMW E60/E61/E70 models (2007–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10032781 · Feb 2008 · also written SI B12 09 08, B120908
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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.
Driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under heavy acceleration; distinct hesitation when accelerating from 30-45MPH.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 09 08 Also written: SI B12 09 08, B120908, 12 09 08, SIB-12-09-08, SI B120908 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10032781 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-09-08 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 5 Series, X5, X5 SAV |
| Model years | 2007–2010 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E70 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan |
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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