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BMW X1 2016–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin B111816 · NHTSA communication 10146810 · issued Sep 1, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2016–2017
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

"THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to B+ 1D2402 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Short circuit to ground 1D2404 - Characteristic map thermostat, actuation: Line disconnection During diagnosis the coolant may be found to be discolored. Insulation on the wiring for the map activation thermostat (heating element) may be damaged. Exposed wirin

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.