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SIB 12 22 19: Ground connection fault codes
Ground connection fault codes on BMW G01/G05/G11/G12 and other models (2012–2021); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10179811 · Aug 2020 · also written SI B12 22 19, B122219
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.
EME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) due to corrosion/oxidation.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 22 19 Also written: SI B12 22 19, B122219, 12 22 19, SIB-12-22-19, SI B122219 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10163032, 10179811 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B122219 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jun 2019) |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 3, B7 ALPINA, M340i, M550i, M760i, X3, X5 |
| Model years | 2012–2021 |
| Chassis | G01, G05, G11, G12, G20, G21, G30, G31, E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34, F97 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N63, N74, S58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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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