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SIB 61 26 16: Battery failure
Battery failure on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2008–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149256 · May 2017 · also written SI B61 26 16, B612616
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.
Interrupted supply of power to the vehicle. ? Initial vehicle entry / engine ignition may not function. ? Intermittent power failure during a journey may cause:o Instrument cluster flickering o Engine jerking.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 26 16 Also written: SI B61 26 16, B612616, 61 26 16, SIB-61-26-16, SI B612616 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146790, 10149256 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B612616 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2016) |
| Models | M3 |
| Model years | 2008–2013 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
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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