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February 1, 2008 Service bulletin

Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the

BMW technical service bulletin SIB-12-09-08 for 2000-2006, 2008-2010 BMW X5, 2000-2009 BMW 5 Series and 2007 BMW X5 SAV and others.

Bulletin number
SIB-12-09-08
Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Summary
Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under heavy acceleration; distinct hesitation when accelerating from 30-45mph. No model years listed.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 385 complaints in the engine category.

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