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SIB 61 13 06: Water leak fault codes
Water leak fault codes on BMW E60/E61 models (2007–2008); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10027786 · Nov 2012 · also written SI B61 13 06, B611306
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.
Various electrical problems caused by water ingress. Water ingress in luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with mpm (micro power module); PDC (park distance control); m-ask (multi audio system controller).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 13 06 Also written: SI B61 13 06, B611306, 61 13 06, SIB-61-13-06, SI B611306 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10027786 |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B61-13-06 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 5 Series |
| Model years | 2007–2008 |
| Chassis | E60, E61 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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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