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SIB 12 18 12: Valve cover fault codes
Valve cover fault codes on BMW E60/E70/E71/E82 and other models (2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10049679 · Nov 2012 · also written SI B12 18 12, B121812
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.
If bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by DME. Bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. All models. No model years listed.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 18 12 Also written: SI B12 18 12, B121812, 12 18 12, SIB-12-18-12, SI B121812 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10049679 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-18-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 128i, 135i, 3 Series, 328i, 335i, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535i, 550i, 6 Series, 7 Series, 740i, 750LI, X3, X5, X5 SAV, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2012 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E71, E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine |
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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