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SIB 64 05 16: A/C evaporator noise
A/C evaporator noise on BMW F15/F16 models (2014–2016); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151329 · May 2016 · also written SI B64 05 16, B640516
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.
Refrigerant transition inside the evaporator.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 64 05 16 Also written: SI B64 05 16, B640516, 64 05 16, SIB-64-05-16, SI B640516 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151192, 10151329 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B640516 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2016) |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2014–2016 |
| Chassis | F15, F16 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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