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BMW 228I 2012–2019technical service bulletin

Bulletin B110717 · NHTSA communication 10153691 · issued Dec 1, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2012–2019
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault: 118002 - Mixture too rich In the situation being described.

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.