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SIB 13 03 10: Check engine light software update

Check engine light software update on BMW E70/E90/E92/E93 models (2008–2010); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10034189 · May 2010 · also written SI B13 03 10, B130310

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.

Program control units. Vehicles with M57Y diesel engine. Service engine soon lamp (MIL) is illuminated erroneously. DDE software error.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 03 10
Also written: SI B13 03 10, B130310, 13 03 10, SIB-13-03-10, SI B130310
NHTSA ID10034189
Document IDs filedSI-B-13-03-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series, X5
Model years2008–2010
ChassisE70, E90, E92, E93
EnginesM57, N52, N54, N55, N62
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel

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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