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January 1, 2020 Service bulletin

Malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated with a crankshaft adaption fault

BMW technical service bulletin B111219 for 2019-2020 BMW X5, 2018-2020 BMW X3 and 2019-2020 BMW Z4 and others.

Bulletin number
B111219
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation is not associated with any drivability complaints and only affects vehicles built with a Factory I-level of 19-07-500 and later. An unfavorable DME diagnostic calibration may cause the fault code to be stored. In most circumstances this will cause the MIL to be illuminated.

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