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SIB 12 24 09: Service action-retrofit oil level sensor ground strap

Service action-retrofit oil level sensor ground strap on BMW E82/E88 models (2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10033086 · Oct 2009 · also written SI B12 24 09, B122409

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-retrofit oil level sensor ground strap. The ground strap between the oil level sensor (qlt) and the bracket for the sensor connector was not fitted during production.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 24 09
Also written: SI B12 24 09, B122409, 12 24 09, SIB-12-24-09, SI B122409
NHTSA ID10033086
Document IDs filedSIB-12-24-09
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series
Model years2009
ChassisE82, E88
EnginesN52, 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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