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SIB 12 09 07: VANOS check engine light
VANOS check engine light on S85 engines (2000–2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10032780 · Feb 2008 · also written SI B12 09 07, B120907
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.
Service engine soon light illuminated: S85-VARIOUS VANOS related faults stored. (E60 (5SERIES), E63 & E64 (6SERIES). No model years listed.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 09 07 Also written: SI B12 09 07, B120907, 12 09 07, SIB-12-09-07, SI B120907 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10032780 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-09-07 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 5 Series, 6 Series |
| Model years | 2000–2009 |
| Chassis | E39, E60, E61, E63, E64 |
| Engines | S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
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.