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SIB 61 13 17: Steering fault codes
Steering fault codes on BMW G11/G12 models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146592 · Mar 2017 · also written SI B61 13 17, B611317
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.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN EMERGENCY MODE . Windshield wipers are always on regardless of the switch position Turn signals and horn are also non-functional. Possibilities include: Faulty steering column switch cluster. Faulty plug connection at switch cluster. Wiring error on switch cluster plug.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 13 17 Also written: SI B61 13 17, B611317, 61 13 17, SIB-61-13-17, SI B611317 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146592 |
| Document IDs filed | B611317 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 750LI |
| Model years | 2016 |
| Chassis | G11, G12 |
| Engines | N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Steering |
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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