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SIB 12 13 18: Combustion control valve lift at idle
Combustion control valve lift at idle on BMW G01/G11/G12/G20 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10188938 · Feb 2021 · also written SI B12 13 18, B121318
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COMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 13 18 Also written: SI B12 13 18, B121318, 12 13 18, SIB-12-13-18, SI B121318 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10165279, 10174005, 10188938 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B121318 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2019) |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 3, B7 ALPINA, M2, M235i, M240i, M550i, M760i, X3 |
| Model years | 2012–2021 |
| Chassis | G01, G11, G12, G20, G30, G31, G32, E90, E92, E93, F06, F07, F12, F13, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F87, F97 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N63, N74, S55, S58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control |
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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