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SIB 65 11 12: Battery fault codes

Battery fault codes on BMW E46/E82/E88/E89 and other models (2006–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150265 · Oct 2013 · also written SI B65 11 12, B651112

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.

Intermittently Stored FM Radio Stations Default to FM 87.7. Intermittently, the stored FM radio stations default to FM 87.7 after vehicle start-up. CAUSE 1. Low battery voltage or voltage drop at the head unit 2. Radio station preset contains FM 87.7 3.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 11 12
Also written: SI B65 11 12, B651112, 65 11 12, SIB-65-11-12, SI B651112
NHTSA ID10150265
Document IDs filed651112
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 325i, 328, 328i, 330i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, Z4
Model years2006–2014
ChassisE46, E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesM54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, S65
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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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