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SIB 61 20 14: Steering no-start
Steering no-start on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148371 · Aug 2014 · also written SI B61 20 14, B612014
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.
Vehicle Only Starts when Remote Key Held Against Column. The vehicle does not start using the Comfort Start feature. The vehicle does start once the remote key is held next to the steering column emergency start area (key symbol at the right side of the column between the white marks).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 20 14 Also written: SI B61 20 14, B612014, 61 20 14, SIB-61-20-14, SI B612014 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10148371 |
| Document IDs filed | 612014 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2012–2015 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Starter Assembly Equipment |
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.