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May 1, 2014 Service bulletin

N20/N26

BMW technical service bulletin 120514 for 2012-2013 BMW 328I, 2012-2013 BMW Z4 and 2012-2013 BMW 528I and others.

Bulletin number
120514
Component
Engine
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

Owners of these vehicles have filed 316 complaints in the engine category.

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