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SIB 33 01 02: Clutch ticking noise
Clutch ticking noise on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10040853 · Jul 2011 · also written SI B33 01 02, B330102
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.
A grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 33 01 02 Also written: SI B33 01 02, B330102, 33 01 02, SIB-33-01-02, SI B330102 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10040853 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-33-01-02 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, M3, M5, M6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2012 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E85, E86, E89, E90, E92, E93, F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55, N62, N63, S54, S65, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered Axle Assembly |
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.