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SIB 12 11 09: Engine rough running
Engine rough running on BMW E38/E65/E66 models (1995–2008); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10029604 · Apr 2009 · also written SI B12 11 09, B121109
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.
Vehicle may intermittently exhibit any of the following: Hard to start or may not start; engine runs rough and lacks or loses power; engine power reduced. Vapor lock in the fuel system could occur under certain engine operating conditions, which then would cause a drop in the low side fuel pressure.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 11 09 Also written: SI B12 11 09, B121109, 12 11 09, SIB-12-11-09, SI B121109 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10029604 |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B12-11-09 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 7 Series |
| Model years | 1995–2008 |
| Chassis | E38, E65, E66 |
| Engines | M62, M73, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › 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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.