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SIB 61 02 16: Battery fault codes
Battery fault codes on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151181 · Mar 2016 · also written SI B61 02 16, B610216
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.
CSC Communication Errors. The vehicle cannot be put into drive readiness or the high voltage system could automatically deactivate during driving. Failure of communication on the CAN bus due to one or more faulty cell supervision circuits (CSC).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 02 16 Also written: SI B61 02 16, B610216, 61 02 16, SIB-61-02-16, SI B610216 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151181 |
| Document IDs filed | B610216 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I3, I8 |
| Model years | 2014–2015 |
| Chassis | I01, I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38, Electric, W20 |
| 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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.