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SIB 12 16 15: Catalytic converter check engine light
Catalytic converter check engine light on N63 engines (2009–2016); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147665 · Mar 2015 · also written SI B12 16 15, B121615
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.
N63T: Oxygen Sensor Internal Resistance Faults. The Service Engine Soon light comes on with either or both of the following faults stored in the DME memory: ? 12B701 - Oxygen sensor heating after catalytic converter, function: Internal resistance too high ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 16 15 Also written: SI B12 16 15, B121615, 12 16 15, SIB-12-16-15, SI B121615 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147665 |
| Document IDs filed | B121615 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series M, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 650i, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 |
| Chassis | E60, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15 |
| Engines | N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor |
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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