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September 1, 2015 Service bulletin

Check Control Messages for the 12 Volt Battery are Displayed

BMW technical service bulletin B612015 for 2014-2016 BMW I8.

Bulletin number
B612015
Component
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Summary
"Check Control Messages for the 12 Volt Battery are Displayed. Sporadically, one or more of the following Check Control Messages may be displayed. The vehicle starts without problems and after a key cycle, the messages are gone. ID 229 - ""Charge Battery"" ID 304 - ""Change Battery"" ID 415 - ""Discharge Battery while stationary"" ID 460 - ""Replace Battery"" ID 461 - ""Battery state of charge... %"" Additionally, one or more of the following fault codes may be stored: DME - 213901 ""Power management: reduction or switching off of individual electrical consumers"" BDC - 8040C7 ""IBS: The recharging limit has been reached"" CAUSE Software error in the IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor)."

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints in the electrical category.

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