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SIB 64 04 12: Blower motor noise

Blower motor noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10152355 · Sep 2013 · also written SI B64 04 12, B640412

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.

Blower Makes an Unusual Noise. An unusual howling noise is heard coming from the glove compartment and passenger foot well area (blower motor). 6.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 04 12
Also written: SI B64 04 12, B640412, 64 04 12, SIB-64-04-12, SI B640412
NHTSA ID10150333, 10152355 (revisions)
Document IDs filed640412
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Oct 2012)
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2014
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

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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