Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable (SI B61 02 13)
Publication date: 2020-08-04Reference number: SI B61 02 13
RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V-044: REPAIR BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
| BMW: | E82 1 Series Coupe; E88 1 Series Convertible; E89 Z4 Roadster; E90 3 Series Sedan; E91 3 Series Sport Wagon; E92 3 Series Coupe; E93 3 Series Convertible; Produced from March, 2007 to October, 2011; Vehicles with option 823 (Hot climate version) |
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B61 02 13 dated August 2018.
What's New (Specific text highlighted):
- Parts information updated
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the B-pillar label for code number 641.
- If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed.
- If code number 641 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the ISPA Next
Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
SITUATION
The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause one or more of the following symptoms:
- The vehicle does not start
- Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster
- Brief loss of engine power
- In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance
CAUSE
The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads.
CORRECTION
Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.
SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 83 30 2 339 646 | Crimping Pliers | 1 for each center |
| 83 30 2 339 647 | Matrix CS 40 | 1 for each center |
| 83 30 2 337 974 | Cable Shears | 1 for each center |
These tools will be automatically shipped to each center.
PROCEDURE
Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.
Prior to starting the repair, the following guidelines must be met prior to disconnecting the battery to avoid problems that show up after the repair (continuous resetting of the clock or "Battery Discharge" CC message).
- Battery charger turned off
- Ignition turned off
- Start/Stop button illumination off (normally after 2 minutes from ignition off)
If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.
PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 61 12 9 312 133 | Repair cable B+ | 1 |
| Refer to ETK | Power distribution box, front | 1 if needed |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.
Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
The updated "Recall-compliant" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin. All prior repairs (warranty or customer-pay) are "non-Recall compliant."
| Defect Code: | 0061760300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
| 00 60 162 | Refer to KSD2 | Install the repair cable for the battery positive cable (Main work) |
Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.
And, if necessary, also
| Labor Operation: | Labor Allowance: | Description: |
|---|---|---|
| 61 99 000 | 6 FRUs | Work time for the additional work to replace the power distribution box, front, with the installation of the repair cable for the battery positive cable (Associated work) |
Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.
Prior Customer-Pay Repairs
- A previous customer-pay repair was performed, and the vehicle is now in your workshop.
Please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:
Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or independent repair shop) to ensure it addresses the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.
Reimburse the customer (labor and parts).
Submit the customer-paid repair expense under Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00, as follows:
- Sublet Code 3
- Dollar amount (with no markup)
- Comment: Reimbursement for allowable expenses related to the previous customer-pay repair.
- Retain the "original" customer pay invoice in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim review process.
Perform the Recall repair outlined in this bulletin.
- The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice js.
If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:
- Scan and save a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or independent repair shop) to a file.
Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice in your files.
- Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file" as an attachment.
- Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.
- Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense (see below).
Submit this customer-paid repair expense under Defect Code 85 99 00 12 NA, as follows:
- Sublet Code 3
- Dollar amount (with no markup)
- Comment: Reimbursement for allowable expenses related to the previous customer pay repair.
- Retain the "original" customer pay invoice in your files.
- BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.
- If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.
- Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.
This claim submission will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.
- Scan and save a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or independent repair shop) to a file.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
| Technical inquiries | Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin |
| Warranty inquiries | Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department |
| Parts inquiries | Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department |
Supporting Materials
picture as pdf B61 02 13 Customer Letter.pdf
picture as pdf B61 02 13 Procedure.pdf