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SIB 65 14 20: Dwa anti-theft alarm activates for no apparent reason
Dwa anti-theft alarm activates for no apparent reason on BMW F90 models (2018–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10182922 · Oct 2020 · also written SI B65 14 20, B651420
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DWA ANTI-THEFT ALARM ACTIVATES FOR NO APPARENT REASON: The alarm system is activated due to no apparent external or internal influence. Sensitivity of internally installed tilt alarm sensor in the alarm system (DWA).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 14 20 Also written: SI B65 14 20, B651420, 65 14 20, SIB-65-14-20, SI B651420 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10179011, 10182623, 10182922 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B651420 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jul 2020) |
| Models | M5 |
| Model years | 2018–2021 |
| Chassis | F90 |
| Engines | S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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