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SIB 61 13 12: Battery no-start
Battery no-start on BMW F25/E83 models (2010–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150121 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B61 13 12, B611312
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.
100A Fuse in Rear Power Distribution Box Failed, Causing Electrical System Failure. Various functions of the electrical system fail. In rare cases, the vehicle cranks but may not start. The 100-amp fuse (F502) in the rear power distribution box (Z3), mounted on the battery, has failed.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 13 12 Also written: SI B61 13 12, B611312, 61 13 12, SIB-61-13-12, SI B611312 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10044023, 10150121 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 611312, B61-13-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X3 SAV |
| Model years | 2010–2013 |
| Chassis | F25, E83 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers Power Train |
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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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.