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SIB 12 17 08: Automatic transmission service information
Automatic transmission service information on N62/N73 engines (2007–2008); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10026964 · Jun 2008 · also written SI B12 17 08, B121708
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.
Service action on E65 and E66 with N62, N62TU, or N73,OBD communication on models E65, E66 with N62TU, E65 (alpina B7) with N62.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 17 08 Also written: SI B12 17 08, B121708, 12 17 08, SIB-12-17-08, SI B121708 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10026964 |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B12-17-08 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 7 Series, 750i, 750LI, 760LI |
| Model years | 2007–2008 |
| Chassis | E65, E66 |
| Engines | N62, N73 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train › Automatic Transmission Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) |
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.