# Service bulletin SIB\-16\-04\-10

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10035009
- Published by NHTSA: 2011\-02\-08
- Manufacturer's number: SIB\-16\-04\-10
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-01\-01
- Replaces: SIB\-16\-04\-10\-3
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

## NHTSA's summary

BMW VEHICLE: TEILECLEARING FOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TANK LEAKAGE \(DMTL\) SYSTEM. TEILECLEARING PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DMTL SYSTEM \(E.G., EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKS, CHECK FILLER CAP MESSAGE, ETC.\). THIS PROCESS CAN HELP EXPEDITE THE DEFECT ERADICATION PROCESS, ONCE THE ROOT CAUSE BEEN DETERMINED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. \*PE UPDATED 8/3/11. \*PE UPDATED 8/10/11. \*PE UPDATED 4/24/12. \*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

Fuel system, Fuel tank

## Vehicles listed

- 2007 to 2011 BMW 1 SERIES
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2009 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES
- 2007 to 2011 BMW 5 SERIES
- 2010 to 2011 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
- 2007 BMW 6\-SERIES
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 7 SERIES
- 2009 to 2011 BMW 7\-SERIES
- BMW X5
- 2008 to 2011 BMW X5
- 2007 BMW X5 SAV
- 2006 to 2007 BMW X6
- 2008 to 2011 BMW X6

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [160712](/bulletins/10150368.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Service Action: Replace the Left and Right Fuel Level Sensor. After refueling, the fuel gauge will display an incorrect fuel level. When this occurs, the fuel gauge shows the fuel level as 3/4 full. CAUSE Due to a high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. This may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level sensors.
- [160712](/bulletins/10150321.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Service Action: Replace the Left and Right Fuel Level Sensor. After refueling, the fuel gauge will display an incorrect fuel level. When this occurs, the fuel gauge shows the fuel level as 3/4 full. CAUSE Due to a high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. This may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level sensors.
- [160114](/bulletins/10148309.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJECT Service Action: Replace the SCR Tank. The Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. The fault codes stored are related to the SCR active tank temperature sensor. The temperature sensor inside the active tank degrades over time. The sensor is integrated into the SCR \(Diesel Exhaust Fluid\) tank assembly and is not replaceable separately. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves certain E90 vehicles produced from March 2008 to August 2009. First check if a Service Action label with a code number 669 is already attached to the B\-pillar. If a code number 669 has been punched out, the Campaign has already been performed and no further action is necessary. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in the "Service Menu" of DCSnet \(Dealer Communication System\) or with the Key Reader.
- [SIB\-16\-01\-12](/bulletins/10043713.md), 2012-04-24, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. BMW: A MORE ROBUST SENSOR WAS DEVELOPED DUE TO SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION \(SCR\) ACTIVE TANK FAILING, BECAUSE OF TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND IS INTEGRATED INTO ACTIVE TANK. \*PE
- [SIB\-16\-03\-12](/bulletins/10043687.md), 2012-04-21, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. BMW: THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKAGE IS FOUND, WHEN USING THE NVLD TANK LEAKAGE TEST PLAN. \*PE UPDATED 1/18/13. \*PE
- [SIB\-13\-01\-11](/bulletins/10039767.md), 2011-08-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. BMW: A PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THE TANK VENTILATION VALVE. \*RM UPDATED 4/24/12. \*PE
- [SIB\-12\-01\-11](/bulletins/10039765.md), 2011-08-10, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. \*RM UPDATED 1/4/12. \*PE UPDATED 4/24/12. \*PE
- [SB\-12\-18\-09](/bulletins/10030613.md), 2009-10-28, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. BMW VEHICLES: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS \(DME\-DMTL DIAGNOSIS\). AN INCORRECT TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS MAY OCCUR DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON \(MIL\) LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED WITH THE DMTL LEAKAGE FAULT STORED, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO FUEL SYSTEM LEAK. DME SOFTWARE DMTL DIAGNOSTIC ERROR. MODEL E70 \(X5\). \*PE
- [SB\-12\-01\-09](/bulletins/10030612.md), 2009-10-28, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. BMW VEHICLES: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR CHECK GAS CAP WARNING ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE DME FOR THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. MODELS E60, E61 \(5 SERIES\); E70 \(X5\); E71 \(X6\); E82, E88 \(1 SERIES\); E83 \(X3\); E90, E91, E92, E93 \(3 SERIES\). \*PE
- [SI\-B12\-02\-09](/bulletins/10029684.md), 2009-07-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP OR THE CHECK GAS CAP WARNINGS ARE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSED, THE DME HAS STORED FAULTS FOR SMALL LEAK, MICRO LEAK, SUPER FINE LEAK, OR LARGE LEAK IN RELATION TO THE TANK VENTILATION OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM \*PE UPDATED 10/27/09. \*PE

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