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SIB 13 07 10: Check engine light
Check engine light on BMW E53/E70/E90/E92 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10036982 · Jun 2010 · also written SI B13 07 10, B130710
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 is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. There may be six different fault codes.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 13 07 10 Also written: SI B13 07 10, B130710, 13 07 10, SIB-13-07-10, SI B130710 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10034184, 10036982 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B13-07-10, SIB-13-07-10 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed May 2010) |
| Models | 3 Series, 7 Series, X5, X5 SAV |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Chassis | E53, E70, E90, E92, E93, E65, E66 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags › Frontal 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.