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SIB 63 02 08: Instrument cluster vibration

Instrument cluster vibration on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2007–2010); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10035224 · Oct 2010 · also written SI B63 02 08, B630208

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.

Rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out CAN be displayed for 2 possible causes: Poor fit between the bulb and bulb holder; bulb failure caused by vibration.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 02 08
Also written: SI B63 02 08, B630208, 63 02 08, SIB-63-02-08, SI B630208
NHTSA ID10025585, 10035224 (revisions)
Document IDs filedSI B63 02 08, SIB-63-02-08
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed May 2008)
Models3 Series
Model years2007–2010
ChassisE90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

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.

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