Battery Discharged Because of Unfavorable Driving Profile
BMW technical service bulletin 610512 for 2007-2013 BMW X5, 2008-2014 BMW X6 and 2010-2012 BMW X5 M and others.
- Bulletin number
- 610512
- Component
- Electrical system
- Summary
- Battery Discharged Because of Unfavorable Driving Profile. In certain situations, the battery may become discharged when the vehicle is driven frequently on short trips (less than 3 miles per trip), or when the telephone or entertainment system is used for up to 30 minutes while the vehicle is stationary. CAUSE The vehicle charging system, in extreme conditions, is not able to properly compensate for the excessive discharging of the battery caused by an unfavorable driving profile.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 167 complaints in the electrical category.
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