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SIB 63 06 20: Lighting check control message

Lighting check control message on BMW G22/G23/G26 models (2021); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10184586 · Nov 2020 · also written SI B63 06 20, B630620

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.

LIGHTING CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: A check control message is displayed stating "Side light/daytime driving lights faulty".The following fault codes are stored: FLM_R: 805B8F - Short-circuit switch, BMW Selective Beam/daytime driving lights faulty/cannot be switched 805B07 - Function: daytime driving lights/side light/parking light faulty, FLM_L: 805A0F - Short-circuit switch, BMW

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 06 20
Also written: SI B63 06 20, B630620, 63 06 20, SIB-63-06-20, SI B630620
NHTSA ID10184586
Document IDs filedB630620
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models430i, M440i
Model years2021
ChassisG22, G23, G26
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

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.