# Service bulletin 120715

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147597
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 120715
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

"SUBJECT ALPINA N63TU Overboost Faults Set at High Altitude. The ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" Check Control Message is displayed when driving under certain engine operating conditions and at high altitude \(above 6500 ft/2000 m\). The engine has reduced power until the ignition is cycled off and back on. In this situation, the following faults would be stored in the DME\(s\) memory: z 120208 \- Charging pressure control, plausibility Pressure too high z 120608 \- Charging pressure control 2, plausibility Pressure too high z 120408 \- Charging pressure control, Switch\-off as consequence z 120908 \- Charging pressure control 2, Switch\-off as consequence DME diagnostic threshold error."

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147597-9999.pdf)
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The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2012 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SIB011918](/bulletins/10215746.md), 2022-07-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide \(NOx\) Sensor\(s\) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in\-service date.
- [B111614](/bulletins/10211851.md), 2022-05-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule.
- [B011321](/bulletins/10199287.md), 2021-07-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
- [B011321](/bulletins/10198894.md), 2021-07-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
- [B012218](/bulletins/10178991.md), 2020-08-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT \- BATTERY SERVICE BENEFIT \- RETROFITS/ REPLACEMENTS: This Service Information bulletin applies to: Class vehicles in operation on the road \(Applicable N63 engine model vehicles\); by Class members \(Class Vehicle owners on the date this settlement became effective\), And it provides diagnostic/repairs instructions, as well as, Warranty Information for performed remedies.
- [B010518](/bulletins/10172479.md), 2020-03-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly \(hard starting\) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon \(MIL\) lamp is on.
- [B012918](/bulletins/10167978.md), 2019-11-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short\-term extension window of one \(1\) year/12,000 miles from date of the settlement has expired.
- [B012118](/bulletins/10167977.md), 2019-11-18, Service bulletin: ENGINE. N63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS \(VERSION 12.0\). What's New: Engine Timing Chain Guide Pre\-Inspection \(with Valve Stem Seal Repair\) instruction added Updated N63 Replacement Engine Assembly/Part statement added Warranty Information section updated, including the current coverage and attachments.
- [B012118](/bulletins/10165276.md), 2019-09-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day\-to\-day operational use of the vehicle.
- [B122319](/bulletins/10163995.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) and an engine malfunction check control message \(CCM \#29\) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.

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