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SIB 63 10 10: Steering fault codes

Steering fault codes on BMW E60/E61/F01/F02 models (2007–2011); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10035244 · Oct 2010 · also written SI B63 10 10, B631010

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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.

Adaptive headlights. A check control (cc) message is displayed for the adaptive headlights. The headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. Fault code 800FC6 is entered in the footwell module (FRM3).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 10 10
Also written: SI B63 10 10, B631010, 63 10 10, SIB-63-10-10, SI B631010
NHTSA ID10035244
Document IDs filedSIB-63-10-10
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models5 Series, 7 Series
Model years2007–2011
ChassisE60, E61, F01, F02
EnginesN52, N54, N55, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Exterior Lighting › Headlights

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.