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SIB 12 25 16: Control module check engine light

Control module check engine light on B58 engines (2016–2017); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146782 · Nov 2016 · also written SI B12 25 16, B122516

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.

B58 -M POWER AND SOUND KIT, MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. Check engine light illuminated. Check Control Message: "Drive faulty". Engine power reduced and set in "Emergency Program". Fault code stored in DME control unit: o 1F0541 - Drive, safety function: Bus signal about engine torque implausible.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 25 16
Also written: SI B12 25 16, B122516, 12 25 16, SIB-12-25-16, SI B122516
NHTSA ID10146883, 10146782 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB122516
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Oct 2016)
Models340i, 430i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo
Model years2016–2017
ChassisF07, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB58
Component (NHTSA)Engine
Engine And Engine Cooling
Power Train

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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