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SIB 65 17 19: HU-H3 mgu head unit does not start cid remains black

HU-H3 mgu head unit does not start cid remains black on BMW G05/G07/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10166391 · Sep 2019 · also written SI B65 17 19, B651719

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.

HU-H3 MGU HEAD UNIT DOES NOT START CID REMAINS BLACK: If the ignition is briefly switched off and without the vehicle entering sleep mode the MGU (Media Graphics Unit) head unit does not start The CID display remains black.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 17 19
Also written: SI B65 17 19, B651719, 65 17 19, SIB-65-17-19, SI B651719
NHTSA ID10166391
Document IDs filedB651719
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, X5, X7, Z4
Model years2016–2019
ChassisG05, G07, G11, G12, G20, G29, F30, F34
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System

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.