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SIB 12 27 17: Erroneous internal fault 10501D is stored in the DME

Erroneous internal fault 10501D is stored in the DME on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10136715 · Dec 2017 · also written SI B12 27 17, B122717

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.

ERRONEOUS INTERNAL FAULT 10501D IS STORED IN THE DME: The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 27 17
Also written: SI B12 27 17, B122717, 12 27 17, SIB-12-27-17, SI B122717
NHTSA ID10136715
Document IDs filedB122717
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models230i, 330i, 340i, 430i, 440i, 530i, 540i, 740LI, 750LI, M240i, M760LI
Model years2016–2017
ChassisG11, G12, G30, G31, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Electrical 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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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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