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SIB 61 13 05: Battery service information
Battery service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2024); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10249027 · Jan 2024 · also written SI B61 13 05, B611305
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.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "¢ÂÂdischarged battery"¢Â complaints.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 13 05 Also written: SI B61 13 05, B611305, 61 13 05, SIB-61-13-05, SI B611305 |
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| NHTSA ID | 10052012, 10182619, 10249027 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611305, SIB-61-13-05 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2013) |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 135IS, 228i, 230i, 240i, 3 Series, 320i, 323i, 325, 325CI, 325i, 328, 328d, 328i, 330, 330CI, 330e, 330i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, 340i, 4 Series, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 525i, 528i, 530e, 530i, 535d, 535i, 535I ActiveHybrid, 535I Gran Turismo, 540d, 540i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 650i, 7 Series, 7 Series, 740e, 740i, 740LD, 740LE, 740LI, 745e, 745LE, 750e, 750i, 750LI, 760i, 760LI, 8 Series, 840i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, I3, I4, I5, I5 M60, I7, I7 M70, I8, IX, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M340i, M4, M440i, M5, M550i, M6, M760i, M760LI, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i, X1, X1 SAV, X2, X3, X3 hybrid, X3 SAV, X4, X5, X5 DIESEL SAV, X5 hybrid, X5 M, X5 SAV, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M, X6 SAC, X6 SAV, X7, XB7, XM, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2024 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G09, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G29, G30, G31, G32, G42, G60, G70, G80, G81, G82, G83, G87, E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E70, E71, E72, E82, E83, E84, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F39, F44, F48, F80, F82, F83, F85, F86, F87, F90, F91, F92, F93, F96, F97, F98, I01, I12, I15, I20, U11 |
| Engines | B38, B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, Electric, M54, M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N73, N74, S54, S55, S58, S63, S65, S68, S85, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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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