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SIB 13 08 09: Engine no-start

Engine no-start on BMW E70/E71/E82/E88 and other models (2010–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10034676 · Dec 2010 · also written SI B13 08 09, B130809

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.

Teile clearing for engine drivability and fuel system. An enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes of complaints relating to the drivability and fuel system (e.g., long crank, loss of power, ses lamp on, etc.).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 08 09
Also written: SI B13 08 09, B130809, 13 08 09, SIB-13-08-09, SI B130809
NHTSA ID10034676
Document IDs filedSI-B13-08-09
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series, X5, X6, Z4
Model years2010–2011
ChassisE70, E71, E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F07, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Fuel System
Gasoline › Delivery
Other › Delivery

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.