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SIB 66 09 09: Brakes warning message

Brakes warning message on BMW E53/E70 models (2006–2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10031524 · Sep 2009 · also written SI B66 09 09, B660909

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.

Failure of remote control locking. Intermittently or permanently, the remote control locking is inoperative. Both remote keys are affected. In some cases, the parking brake warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fuse F129 is blown. No model years listed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 66 09 09
Also written: SI B66 09 09, B660909, 66 09 09, SIB-66-09-09, SI B660909
NHTSA ID10031524
Document IDs filedSI-B66-09-09
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X5 SAV
Model years2006–2009
ChassisE53, E70
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N62
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Wiring

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.