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SIB 61 03 20: Check engine light software update
Check engine light software update on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 models (2016–2020); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174018 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B61 03 20, B610320
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.
MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED BY ERRONEOUS FAULT IN THE DME: The customer states that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated. During diagnosis fault code 231507 "BDC RESET by watchdog" stored in the DME. CAUSE Software error in the Body Domain Control (BDC) unit.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 03 20 Also written: SI B61 03 20, B610320, 61 03 20, SIB-61-03-20, SI B610320 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10174018 |
| Document IDs filed | B610320 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M550i, M760i |
| Model years | 2016–2020 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G30, G31 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Exterior Lighting Structure |
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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