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November 1, 2015 Service bulletin

Various Software Fixes and Improvements

BMW technical service bulletin B123815 for 2014-2016 BMW I3 and 2014-2016 BMW I8.

Bulletin number
B123815
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
Various Software Fixes and Improvements. A number of undesirable conditions exist in these vehicles. This bulletin addresses the following customer complaints, system faults and improvements: ? Broken motor mount potential - (i3, SI B22 01 15) ? Low Cost Charging complaints - (i3) ? Vehicle will not charge at a power level below 600 watts - (i8) ? EME FC - 2228B8 (i8) ? EME FC - 2228BF (i3 & i8, SI B12 28 15) ? EME FC - 222011 (i3 & i8, SI B12 30 15) ? Clicking noise from Level 2 charger during charging (i3, SI B61 02 15) ? Addition of Hospitality Charging Feature (vehicles up to 3/15) - When the vehicle is locked and charging, the charge port will unlock when the vehicle is fully charged (i3) ? Various fault codes that will set a check engine light (CEL): EME- CF948C (SI B12 12 15), 22223D, 222AF4/6/8, 2228B8, 222321 (SI B12 22 15), RDME- 106002, 109009, 128002 (SI B12 34 15), EDME - 21E96F, SME - 21F0D3 (SI B12 11 15), IHKA - 801375 (SI B12 27 15) Various software errors.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints in the engine category.

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