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SIB 12 20 10: Check engine light
Check engine light on BMW E82/E88/E90/E92 and other models (2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10041069 · Jan 2011 · also written SI B12 20 10, B122010
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 engine soon light is on with stored trouble codes.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 20 10 Also written: SI B12 20 10, B122010, 12 20 10, SIB-12-20-10, SI B122010 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10041069 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-20-10 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 3 Series |
| Model years | 2010 |
| Chassis | E82, E88, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › 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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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.