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SIB 66 04 15: Trunk Lid Does Not Operate with Remote After Programming

Trunk Lid Does Not Operate with Remote After Programming on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2010–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147155 · May 2015 · also written SI B66 04 15, B660415

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Trunk Lid Does Not Operate with Remote After Programming. CAUSE Coding error in CAS (Car Access System) for trunk locking

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 66 04 15
Also written: SI B66 04 15, B660415, 66 04 15, SIB-66-04-15, SI B660415
NHTSA ID10147155
Document IDs filedB660415
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 740i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 5
Model years2010–2013
ChassisE60, E82, F01, F02, F07, F10
EnginesN54, N55, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Wiring › Rear Compartment/Trunk
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Lock
Structure › Body › Trunk Lid

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.