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SIB 64 05 13: Battery ticking noise
Battery ticking noise on BMW F01/F02/F10/F30 and other models (2011–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147152 · May 2015 · also written SI B64 05 13, B640513
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.
HV Battery Expansion Valve Sticking. The high-voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant as part of the vehicle's AC system. It is regulated using an expansion valve at the base of the battery itself. This expansion valve can become stuck in the open position, either intermittently or permanently.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 64 05 13 Also written: SI B64 05 13, B640513, 64 05 13, SIB-64-05-13, SI B640513 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10052366, 10149611, 10147152 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 640513, B640513, SIB-64-05-13 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed May 2013) |
| Models | 3 Series, 5 Series, 535i, 7 Series, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Model years | 2011–2016 |
| Chassis | F01, F02, F10, F30, E92, E93 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery |
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.