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SIB 61 30 17: Rain/light sensor (rls)
Rain/light sensor (rls) on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2009–2018); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149540 · Oct 2018 · also written SI B61 30 17, B613017
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RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 30 17 Also written: SI B61 30 17, B613017, 61 30 17, SIB-61-30-17, SI B613017 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149540 |
| Document IDs filed | B613017 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 530e, 530i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 540d, 540i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740e, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M4, M5, M6, M760i, X1, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2009–2018 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F48, F80, F82, F83, F87 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S55, S63 |
| 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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