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SIB 51 01 13: Door Mirror Heating Not Working Properly

Door Mirror Heating Not Working Properly on BMW E84 models (2012–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149434 · Feb 2013 · also written SI B51 01 13, B510113

What it covers

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Door Mirror Heating Not Working Properly. Mirror heating has no effect or works intermittently. CAUSE Door mirror software error This only affects E84 LCI models with option code: * 430 (Auto dimming door mirror) and /or * 459 (Electric seat adjustment with memory)

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 01 13
Also written: SI B51 01 13, B510113, 51 01 13, SIB-51-01-13, SI B510113
NHTSA ID10149434
Document IDs filed510113
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX1 SAV
Model years2012–2013
ChassisE84
EnginesN20, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
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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.