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SIB 61 26 14: Horn fault codes
Horn fault codes on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147721 · Jun 2015 · also written SI B61 26 14, B612614
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.
Horn(s) Fail to Work. While trying to activate the horn, one or both horns fail to work. One or more of the following fault codes can be stored in the FEM: ? ""8044A3 - Wiring, horn short circuit to earth"" ? ""8044A4 - Wiring, horn short circuit to positive"" ?
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 26 14 Also written: SI B61 26 14, B612614, 61 26 14, SIB-61-26-14, SI B612614 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149371, 10147721 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 612614, B612614 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Oct 2014) |
| Models | 228i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › Horn |
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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