# Service bulletin SI B65\-69\-06

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10025849
- Published by NHTSA: 2008\-09\-10
- Manufacturer's number: SI B65\-69\-06
- Manufacturer's date: 2008\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: AIR BAGS

## NHTSA's summary

BMW: AIRBAG WARNING LAMP, FC93EB OR FC 55. MODEL E90, E91 \(3 SERIES\) AND E83 \(X3\) VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN 8/31/05 AND 4/26/06. RED AIRBAG WARNING LAMP \(AWL\) IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS ILLUMINATED AND A FAULT CODE FOR EMERGENCY CALL FUNCTION IS STORED IN THE MRS5 \(MULTIPLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Air bags

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2005 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2005 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2005 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2005 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2005 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2005 to 2006 BMW X3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024392](/recalls/tc/2024392.md), 2024-07-03: Airbag
- [24V513000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V513000.md), 2024-07-03: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- [2020009](/recalls/tc/2020009.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag
- [20V018000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V018000.md), 2020-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- [20V017000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V017000.md), 2020-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- [14V428000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V428000.md), 2018-06-11: AIR BAGS
- [2017471](/recalls/tc/2017471.md), 2017-09-28: Airbag
- [17V605000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V605000.md), 2017-09-28: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- [17V428000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V428000.md), 2017-07-06: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- [2016142](/recalls/tc/2016142.md), 2016-03-31: Airbag

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SIB650122](/bulletins/10218381.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM \(air bag control unit\): 930949 \- Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93094F \- Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
- [B651820](/bulletins/10184591.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SERVICE ACTION \- HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag \(ITS\) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
- [B013118](/bulletins/10160287.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL\-RELATED SHORT\-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- [B013118](/bulletins/10160244.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL\-RELATED SHORT\-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- [B080119](/bulletins/10154816.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recalls; and get rewarded for helping us with completing repairs.
- [B011618](/bulletins/10153726.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
- [B656906](/bulletins/10151028.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; AIR BAGS. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated, FC 93EB or FC 55 . The red airbag warning lamp \(AWL\) in the instrument cluster is illuminated and a fault code for ""Emergency call function..."" is stored in the MRS5 \(Multiple Restraint System\) control module. The fault code is FC 93EB for the E90 and E91 or FC 55 for the X3. The fault occurs regardless of whether the vehicle has a TCU \(Telematics Control Unit\) or not. Internal varistor fault within the MRS control module."
- [651013](/bulletins/10150131.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. "Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat \(front passenger seat occupancy\) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat \(OC3 mat\) for passenger seat occupancy detector."" When the new mat is installed in the vehicle, too much pre\-load pressure will prevent the mat from being enabled. ISTA/P WILL NOT enable the new part, and will cause permanent damage to it."
- [B011718](/bulletins/10149558.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. For the above\-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC \(?BMW NA?\) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component\-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata passenger?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.
- [B011618](/bulletins/10149557.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. For the above\-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC \(?BMW NA?\) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component\-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata driver?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.

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