Service bulletin B123018
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10152659 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-01-07 |
| Manufacturer's number | B123018 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-11-01 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
ERRONEOUS FAULT 1F2505 IS STORED IN THE DME. The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). ??FC 1F2505 - DME, encoding: Self-detection components implausible. This fault does not cause any drivability complaints or engine warning lamps. This fault is normally detected during unrelated work An error in the DME software.
The document
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Components
Electrical system
| BMW X5 | 2019 |
|---|
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