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SIB 12 12 09: Check engine light software update
Check engine light software update on N54/N63 engines (2008–2009); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10030628 · May 2009 · also written SI B12 12 09, B121209
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.
The service engine soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated. DME software calibration error. Chassis LZ91510-LZ93822. X6 xdrive 50I.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 12 09 Also written: SI B12 12 09, B121209, 12 12 09, SIB-12-12-09, SI B121209 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10030628 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-12-09 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X6 |
| Model years | 2008–2009 |
| Chassis | E71 |
| Engines | N54, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System 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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