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SIB 63 04 09: Headlight software update
Headlight software update on BMW E38/E65/E66 models (1995–2004); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10029264 · Mar 2009 · also written SI B63 04 09, B630409
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.
Low beam headlamps are switched on, or after starting the engine, one of the xenon low beam headlamps flashes serveral times, and then intermittenly switches off.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 04 09 Also written: SI B63 04 09, B630409, 63 04 09, SIB-63-04-09, SI B630409 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10029264 |
| Document IDs filed | SI-B630409 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 7 Series |
| Model years | 1995–2004 |
| Chassis | E38, E65, E66 |
| Engines | M62, M73, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Exterior Lighting › Headlights Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch |
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.
Related bulletins
- SIB 63 10 10 Steering fault codes Steering fault codes on BMW E38/E39/E60/E61 and other models (1999–2011); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Oct 2010
- SIB 63 04 08 Headlight fault codes Headlight fault codes on BMW E38/E39/E53/E60 and other models (2000–2008); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Jun 2008
- SIB 63 11 14 LED Low Beam Flashes Briefly After Ignition Switched ON LED Low Beam Flashes Briefly After Ignition Switched ON on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2008–2015); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Oct 2014
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
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.