Service bulletin 120514
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10148307 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | 120514 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2014-05-01 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE |
NHTSA's summary
N20/N26: Engine Fails to Run on Repeated Cold Start. The engine turns over but does not start on a repeat cold-starting attempt. For example, on the first cold start the engine may start normally, but if shut off right away, the engine may then fail to start and remain running on the next repeated attempts. Unfavorable DME software in combination with the NGK SILZKBR8B8S spark plug
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Engine, Starter
| BMW 320I | 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW 328I | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 528I | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW X1 SAV | 2012 to 2013 |
| BMW Z4 | 2012, 2013 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 612014 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Vehicle Only Starts when Remote Key Held Against Column. The vehicle does not start using the Comfort Start feature. The vehicle does start once the remote key is held next to the steering column emergency start area (key symbol at the right side of the column between the white marks). The antenna (aerial) in the passenger compartment near the front of the center console has shorted wiring. |
|---|---|
| SIB-12-13-13 | 2013-08-21. Service bulletin. BMW: ENGINE, DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND ENGINE IS COLD, FAILS TO TURN OVER ON FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT AND WILL TURN OVER AT SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPTS. MODEL 2010-2012 F10. *PE |