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SIB 12 23 18: S55 - check control message
S55 - check control message on S55 engines (2015–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10145286 · Jul 2018 · also written SI B12 23 18, B122318
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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.
S55 - CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: DRIVE FAULTY: Check Control Message (CCM) "Drive faulty" is display for 5 seconds
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 23 18 Also written: SI B12 23 18, B122318, 12 23 18, SIB-12-23-18, SI B122318 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10145286 |
| Document IDs filed | B122318 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | M3, M4 |
| Model years | 2015–2018 |
| Chassis | F80, F82, F83 |
| Engines | S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust 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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