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SIB 12 25 13: Blower motor service information
Blower motor service information on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2014); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147967 · Feb 2014 · also written SI B12 25 13, B122513
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.
When driving with high outside ambient temperatures, repeated stop and go, or high load operation over longer distances, the engine performance can be reduced. There could be any of the following faults stored depending on the conditions present at the time. 1.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 25 13 Also written: SI B12 25 13, B122513, 12 25 13, SIB-12-25-13, SI B122513 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147967 |
| Document IDs filed | 122513 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2012–2014 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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