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SIB 61 06 16: Battery fault codes
Battery fault codes on BMW F15/F30 models (2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151267 · Apr 2016 · also written SI B61 06 16, B610616
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.
CM ""Engine fault! Power loss"" and/or ""Battery charging fault!"". Upon unlocking or starting the vehicle, one or both of the following Check Control messages (CCM) are displayed to the customer: ""Engine fault! Power loss"" (CCM-ID: 29) ""Battery charging fault!"" (CCM-ID: 213).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 06 16 Also written: SI B61 06 16, B610616, 61 06 16, SIB-61-06-16, SI B610616 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151185, 10151267 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B610616 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2016) |
| Models | 330e, X5 |
| Model years | 2016 |
| Chassis | F15, F30 |
| Engines | B46/B48, N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Engine |
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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