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SIB 12 20 18: Control module check engine light
Control module check engine light on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10145293 · Jun 2018 · also written SI B12 20 18, B122018
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: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME): The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run roughly
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 20 18 Also written: SI B12 20 18, B122018, 12 20 18, SIB-12-20-18, SI B122018 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10145293 |
| Document IDs filed | B122018 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 230i, 330i, 340i, 430i, 440i, 530i, 540i, 640i, 740LI, M240i, X3 |
| Model years | 2018 |
| Chassis | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B58, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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.