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SIB 63 06 08: Instrument cluster warning message

Instrument cluster warning message on BMW E83 models (2006); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10026611 · Jul 2008 · also written SI B63 06 08, B630608

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.

The bulb-out warning is displayed in the instrument cluster.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 06 08
Also written: SI B63 06 08, B630608, 63 06 08, SIB-63-06-08, SI B630608
NHTSA ID10026611
Document IDs filedSI-B-63-06-08
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2006
ChassisE83
EnginesM54
Component (NHTSA)Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Exterior Lighting › Fog 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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