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SIB 27 02 15: Transmission rattle
Transmission rattle on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147134 · May 2015 · also written SI B27 02 15, B270215
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.
Rattling Noise from Transmission Tunnel. A rattling or knocking noise is heard in the area of the gear selector switch (GWS) during engine load reversal. CAUSE The vent tube for the transfer case is making contact with the transmission tunnel.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 27 02 15 Also written: SI B27 02 15, B270215, 27 02 15, SIB-27-02-15, SI B270215 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147134 |
| Document IDs filed | B270215 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2012–2014 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Power Train |
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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