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SIB 12 03 13: Battery check engine light
Battery check engine light on BMW F30 models (2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149579 · May 2013 · also written SI B12 03 13, B120313
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
SUBJECT DME Fault Code CD8E11. Fault code ""CD8E11 - LIN, message; charging controller for auxiliary battery: Missing"" is currently present in the DME (MEVD172Y) and cannot be cleared. The check engine light (CEL) is NOT illuminated.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 03 13 Also written: SI B12 03 13, B120313, 12 03 13, SIB-12-03-13, SI B120313 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149579 |
| Document IDs filed | 120313 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Model years | 2013 |
| Chassis | F30 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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