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SIB 16 05 11: Fuel gauge service information
Fuel gauge service information on BMW E70/E71/F25 models (2010–2012); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10042471 · Mar 2012 · also written SI B16 05 11, B160511
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.
Fuel gauge sensor is not registering correct fuel level of full or near empty properly. Improvement task force available to help with diagnosis and repair of fuel level sensor.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 16 05 11 Also written: SI B16 05 11, B160511, 16 05 11, SIB-16-05-11, SI B160511 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10042471 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-16-05-11 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2010–2012 |
| Chassis | E70, E71, F25 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Fuel System Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge 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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