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SIB 61 15 17: Battery check engine light
Battery check engine light on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146648 · Apr 2017 · also written SI B61 15 17, B611517
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.
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES FOR OBD COMPLIANCE. Communication between the HV Battery Control Module (SME) and the HV Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) may be disrupted. The Check Engine Light may not be illuminated when the OBD related fault is stored in the SME module.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 15 17 Also written: SI B61 15 17, B611517, 61 15 17, SIB-61-15-17, SI B611517 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146593, 10146648 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611517 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2017) |
| Models | I3, I8 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | I01, I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38, Electric, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags 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.