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BMW X5 1999–2010technical service bulletin

Bulletin SIB-61-13-07 · NHTSA communication 10032845 · issued Nov 1, 2007

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
1999–2010
model years
13
vehicle entries

Official summary

Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. The electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise from the speakers; the rfk (rear view camera) does not pan; the airbag warning light may be illuminated; kcan communication, kcan line and kcan wire faults are stored in various control modules. Shorted wiring at the left or right subwoofer speaker mounted under the front seats. No model years listed. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.