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SIB 13 05 12: High-pressure fuel pump ticking noise
High-pressure fuel pump ticking noise on N20 engines (2012–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147711 · Jun 2015 · also written SI B13 05 12, B130512
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N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and outside the vehicle. Mechanical vibrations inside the high-pressure fuel pump
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 13 05 12 Also written: SI B13 05 12, B130512, 13 05 12, SIB-13-05-12, SI B130512 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10152348, 10147711 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 130512, B130512 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Sep 2013) |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2012–2014 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Fuel System Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump |
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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