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SIB 12 38 14: Fuel injectors fault codes
Fuel injectors fault codes on N20/N55 engines (2010–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147602 · Jan 2015 · also written SI B12 38 14, B123814
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.
SUBJECT N20, N26, and N55 Engines with Injector Electrical Faults. Any of the following symptoms could occur simultaneously with injector electrical faults stored in the DME: z After the engine is turned off for a short time, it can no longer be started; however, the starter motor turns.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 38 14 Also written: SI B12 38 14, B123814, 12 38 14, SIB-12-38-14, SI B123814 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147602 |
| Document IDs filed | 123814 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 135i, 228i, 320i, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, 528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 640i, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, M235i, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2010–2016 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, E82, E84, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | N20, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Fuel System Gasoline › Fuel Injection 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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