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SIB 61 17 16: Battery check engine light
Battery check engine light on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146838 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B61 17 16, B611716
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 ENGINE SOON (MIL) - SME FC 21F0D0. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Erroneous fault 21F0D0 ""High-voltage battery, cooling system: Refrigerant shutoff valve jammed closed"" is stored in battery management electronics (SME). Possible faulty cooling valve"
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 17 16 Also written: SI B61 17 16, B611716, 61 17 16, SIB-61-17-16, SI B611716 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146838 |
| Document IDs filed | B611716 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I3 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | I01 |
| Engines | Electric, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling |
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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