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SIB 66 01 14: PDC Rear Center Sensor Erroneously Shows Obstacle Detected

PDC Rear Center Sensor Erroneously Shows Obstacle Detected on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2013–2015); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148277 · Apr 2014 · also written SI B66 01 14, B660114

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.

PDC Rear Center Sensor Erroneously Shows Obstacle Detected. The rear Park Distance Control (PDC) center sensor erroneously shows an obstacle detected with no obstacle near or within the range of the sensors. Software error in the PDC and/or Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) control unit

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 66 01 14
Also written: SI B66 01 14, B660114, 66 01 14, SIB-66-01-14, SI B660114
NHTSA ID10148277
Document IDs filed660114
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328i, 335i
Model years2013–2015
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Parking Brake

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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