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SIB 64 03 13: Climate control (IHKA) panel not working

Climate control (IHKA) panel not working on BMW E82/E88 models (2011–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150127 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B64 03 13, B640313

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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.

IHKA Control Panel Not Working. CAUSE Fuse blown or chaffed wire for rear trunk light

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 03 13
Also written: SI B64 03 13, B640313, 64 03 13, SIB-64-03-13, SI B640313
NHTSA ID10150127
Document IDs filed640313
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i
Model years2011–2013
ChassisE82, E88
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

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.