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A/C - Poor Performance

SI B 64 15 06
October 2006

Heating and Air Conditioning
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. B64 201 05 dated February 2005.

SUBJECT
Poor A/C Performance caused by Evaporator Leak

MODEL
E53 (X5)

SITUATION
There is a suspected leak from the evaporator.

CAUSE
There is a suspected leak from the evaporator.

PROCEDURE
A check for leaks must be carried out in accordance with Repair Instructions

RAE 64 51 580 "Leak-testing evaporator" in all cases before the evaporator is replaced

Replacing the evaporator will only provide a solution if a fault in the evaporator was discovered as part of this check.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Defect Code Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD





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