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SIB 66 18 16: Information on the operation of the smart opener
Information on the operation of the smart opener on BMW G11/G12/E60/E90 and other models (2010–2017); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147039 · Aug 2016 · also written SI B66 18 16, B661816
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.
Information on the operation of the smart opener.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 18 16 Also written: SI B66 18 16, B661816, 66 18 16, SIB-66-18-16, SI B661816 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147039 |
| Document IDs filed | B661816 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, I3, M235i, M240i, M3, M4, M5, M6, X1, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2010–2017 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, E60, E90, E92, E93, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F48, F80, F82, F83, I01 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, Electric, N20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S55, S63, W20 |
| 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.