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SIB 61 03 13: Battery fault codes
Battery fault codes on BMW E82/F01/F02 models (2009–2013); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150227 · Aug 2013 · also written SI B61 03 13, B610313
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.
High Battery Discharge Warning: Battery Needs Replacement. After the vehicle is started, a Check Control message ""High Battery Discharge Warning"" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 03 13 Also written: SI B61 03 13, B610313, 61 03 13, SIB-61-03-13, SI B610313 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150115, 10149346, 10051970, 10150227 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 610313, SIB-61-03-13 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2013) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 7 Series, 750i, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7 |
| Model years | 2009–2013 |
| Chassis | E82, F01, F02 |
| Engines | N54, N55, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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