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SIB 12 16 19: Erroneous electric fan function fault stored in the DME
Erroneous electric fan function fault stored in the DME on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2020); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10175269 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B12 16 19, B121619
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ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN FUNCTION FAULT STORED IN THE DME: The following faults may be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME): Fault code: Control module: Fault code text: 1A2806 DME Electric fan function: limited operation 1A4007 DME Electric fan function: Operating mode implausible And: There is no customer-facing vehicle symptom(s) or related check control m
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 16 19 Also written: SI B12 16 19, B121619, 12 16 19, SIB-12-16-19, SI B121619 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10161554, 10175269 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B121619 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed May 2019) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M550i, M760i, X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2016–2020 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F97, F98 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N55, N63, N74, S58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Software Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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