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SIB 61 02 12: Instrument cluster warning message

Instrument cluster warning message on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2009–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10043862 · Aug 2012 · also written SI B61 02 12, B610212

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.

Electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 02 12
Also written: SI B61 02 12, B610212, 61 02 12, SIB-61-02-12, SI B610212
NHTSA ID10043862
Document IDs filedSIB-61-02-12
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X3 SAV, X5, X6
Model years2009–2013
ChassisE60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E71, E82, E83, E88, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30
EnginesM57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › Software

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.

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