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SIB 62 07 17: Instrument cluster no-start

Instrument cluster no-start on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2018); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146766 · Sep 2017 · also written SI B62 07 17, B620717

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.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 07 17 dated May 2017 What's New: Changed affected production dates & options Procedure wording Changed I-level of software. G12 (7 Series) G30 (5 Series Sedan) Vehicles produced up to 3/1/2017.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 62 07 17
Also written: SI B62 07 17, B620717, 62 07 17, SIB-62-07-17, SI B620717
NHTSA ID10149259, 10146766 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB620717
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed May 2017)
Models530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 550i, 750LI
Model years2016–2018
ChassisG11, G12, G30, G31, E60, F07, F10
EnginesB46/B48, B57, B58, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

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.