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SIB 61 14 15: Battery fault codes

Battery fault codes on BMW F10/F30 models (2012–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147720 · Jun 2015 · also written SI B61 14 15, B611415

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.

SME Fault Code: CAD400. ? The customer states that check control message (CCM) ""Drive faulty"" Electric driving is not possible"" is intermittently displayed in the instrument cluster, and: ?

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 14 15
Also written: SI B61 14 15, B611415, 61 14 15, SIB-61-14-15, SI B611415
NHTSA ID10147720
Document IDs filedB611415
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5
Model years2012–2013
ChassisF10, F30
EnginesN55
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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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.

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