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SIB 12 18 13: Thermostat check engine light
Thermostat check engine light on N63 engines (2009–2014); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150162 · Nov 2013 · also written SI B12 18 13, B121813
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.
N63: Service Engine Soon Lamp (MIL) Is On with Fault 1D2008 Stored. Under certain low-load driving conditions at low outside ambient temperatures, the following fault may be stored in the DME with the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) on: Fault 1D2008 - Map thermostat, mechanical: jammed open.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 18 13 Also written: SI B12 18 13, B121813, 12 18 13, SIB-12-18-13, SI B121813 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150162 |
| Document IDs filed | 121813 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 650i, 750i, 750LI |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Chassis | E60, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 |
| Engines | 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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