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SIB 64 05 15: IHKA - Recirculation Function Changes from Manual to Automatic

IHKA - Recirculation Function Changes from Manual to Automatic on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2016); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147262 · Sep 2015 · also written SI B64 05 15, B640515

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.

IHKA - Recirculation Function Changes from Manual to Automatic. CAUSE The IHKA operating software is too sensitive.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 05 15
Also written: SI B64 05 15, B640515, 64 05 15, SIB-64-05-15, SI B640515
NHTSA ID10147262
Document IDs filedB640515
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i
Model years2012–2016
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, 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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