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SIB 52 08 16: Seat fault codes
Seat fault codes on BMW G30/G31/E60/F07 and other models (2017); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146587 · Mar 2017 · also written SI B52 08 16, B520816
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.
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT, WRONG DISPLAY/ERROR RECOGNITION (FAULTY DETECTION) IN CID What is new ? G30 has been added. ? ""Correction"" has changed from programming solution to replace seat switch. ? "Procedure" has been changed to replace the seat switch instead of programming. ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 08 16 Also written: SI B52 08 16, B520816, 52 08 16, SIB-52-08-16, SI B520816 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146587 |
| Document IDs filed | B520816 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530i, 540i, 550i |
| Model years | 2017 |
| Chassis | G30, G31, E60, F07, F10 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Seats |
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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