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SIB 61 43 17: Eme fault codes S0728 / S0729
Eme fault codes S0728 / S0729 on BMW F15/I01 models (2014–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10136732 · Dec 2017 · also written SI B61 43 17, B614317
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.
Diagnostic instructions indicate to reprogram EME.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 43 17 Also written: SI B61 43 17, B614317, 61 43 17, SIB-61-43-17, SI B614317 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10136732 |
| Document IDs filed | B614317 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I3, X5 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | F15, I01 |
| Engines | Electric, N20, N55, N57, N63, W20 |
| 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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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.