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SIB 13 09 10: Engine no-start

Engine no-start on N54 engines (2007–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037049 · Aug 2010 · also written SI B13 09 10, B130910

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.

Some models equipped with the N54 engine may have an excessive crank time before starting.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 09 10
Also written: SI B13 09 10, B130910, 13 09 10, SIB-13-09-10, SI B130910
NHTSA ID10037049
Document IDs filedSIB-13-09-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series
Model years2007–2011
ChassisE60, E61, E82, E88, E90, E92, E93
EnginesN54
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline

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.