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SIB 65 05 16: False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System
False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System on BMW G11/G12/F15/F16 and other models (2014–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151195 · Mar 2016 · also written SI B65 05 16, B650516
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.
False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle An ""unapproved"" device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 05 16 Also written: SI B65 05 16, B650516, 65 05 16, SIB-65-05-16, SI B650516 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151195 |
| Document IDs filed | B650516 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 750LI, I3, I8, X1, X1 SAV, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, F15, F16, F48, I01, I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38, B46/B48, Electric, N20, N55, N57, N63, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft Devices |
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.