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SIB 28 01 10: There is a software problem with the dual clutch transmission module

There is a software problem with the dual clutch transmission module on BMW E82/E88/E89/E90 and other models (2008–2011); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037069 · Jun 2011 · also written SI B28 01 10, B280110

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.

There is a software problem with the dual clutch transmission module. Data can't be read from the module's memory.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 28 01 10
Also written: SI B28 01 10, B280110, 28 01 10, SIB-28-01-10, SI B280110
NHTSA ID10037069
Document IDs filedSIB-28-01-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, Z4
Model years2008–2011
ChassisE82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Power Train › Manual Transmission

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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