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SIB 12 55 06: Engine no-start
Engine no-start on BMW E60/E61/E65/E66 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037700 · Jan 2011 · also written SI B12 55 06, B125506
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.
There may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 55 06 Also written: SI B12 55 06, B125506, 12 55 06, SIB-12-55-06, SI B125506 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10025922, 10025701, 10037700 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | SI B12 55 06, SI B12-55-06 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Sep 2007) |
| Models | 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 7 Series, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E65, E66, E71, E82, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55, N62, N63, S54 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine And Engine Cooling Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine |
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.