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SIB 51 23 12: Front Door Window/Rear Side Window Reverses when Closing
Front Door Window/Rear Side Window Reverses when Closing on BMW F06/F12/F13 models (2012–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150378 · Dec 2012 · also written SI B51 23 12, B512312
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Front Door Window/Rear Side Window Reverses when Closing. When using the automatic window closing feature, intermittently the rear window automatically reverses. CAUSE Sensitivity of the anti-trap feature
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 23 12 Also written: SI B51 23 12, B512312, 51 23 12, SIB-51-23-12, SI B512312 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150327, 10150378 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 512312 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Oct 2012) |
| Models | 640i, 650i, M6 |
| Model years | 2012–2013 |
| Chassis | F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N55, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Side/Rear Visibility › Glass Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls |
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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