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SIB 66 01 18: Remote key will not open or start vehicle
Remote key will not open or start vehicle on BMW F15/F16/F39/F48 and other models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150896 · Sep 2018 · also written SI B66 01 18, B660118
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.
REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE. Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 01 18 Also written: SI B66 01 18, B660118, 66 01 18, SIB-66-01-18, SI B660118 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10142942, 10150896 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B660118 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jan 2018) |
| Models | I3, I8, X1, X1 SAV, X2, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M |
| Model years | 2014–2019 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, F39, F48, I01, I12, I15, F85, F86 |
| Engines | B38, B46/B48, Electric, N20, N55, N57, N63, S63, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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.