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SIB 12 26 17: Differential check engine light
Differential check engine light on BMW F15/F16/F25/F26 models (2011–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10136714 · Dec 2017 · also written SI B12 26 17, B122617
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.
MIL IS ON WITH DME FAULT 195014 - DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following fault is stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) fault memory:
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 26 17 Also written: SI B12 26 17, B122617, 12 26 17, SIB-12-26-17, SI B122617 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10136714 |
| Document IDs filed | B122617 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2011–2015 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, F25, F26 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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