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SIB 16 04 15: Control module check engine light
Control module check engine light on BMW E60/E70/F07/F10 and other models (2010–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10152309 · Apr 2015 · also written SI B16 04 15, B160415
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.
Service Action: Program Control Units (SCR). The Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) control module can make an error when calculating the DEF line pressure. This could cause the Service Engine Soon light (MIL) to come on with a pressure plausibility fault stored in the SCR module.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 16 04 15 Also written: SI B16 04 15, B160415, 16 04 15, SIB-16-04-15, SI B160415 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10152309 |
| Document IDs filed | B160415 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, X3, X5 |
| Model years | 2010–2016 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, F07, F10, F15, F25 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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.