# Service bulletin 611714

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10148034
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 611714
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: \* Check Control Message related to battery discharge \* No\-start condition \* Consumer power reduction \(reduced blower speed, heated seats operation, etc.\) \* The following fault codes may be stored in the DME a. 2E8B \- Intelligent battery sensor, signal b. 2E8C \- Intelligent battery sensor, function c. 2E8D \- Intelligent battery sensor, signal transmission d. 2E8E \- Intelligent battery sensor, communication CAUSE A faulty battery or IBS sensor \(not both\) The power management system and IBS in the vehicle cannot determine if the battery needs to be replaced. This is normal operation for all E\-Series vehicles because they do not have the Advanced IBS sensor that the F\-Series vehicles do. An external battery tester \(Midtronics EXP\-1000\) must be used to determine if the battery needs to be replaced. Energy Diagnosis will not prompt for a battery replacement unless the battery is ""aged."" When energy diagnosis identifies the battery as ""aged,"" it means the amount of energy discharge over the course of the life of the battery has reached its maximum \(worn out\). In most cases, energy diagnosis states that the battery is OK. This is typically an indication of the current State of Charge \(SoC\), not the State of Health \(SoH\). The SoC is defined as the current amount of energy left in the battery \(displayed as a percentage\). The SoH is defined as an evaluation of the condition of the battery over a period of time \(displayed as a percentage\). For more information about batteries, refer to Training Manual ST051, ""07 Battery Basics."""

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148034-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES
- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2008 to 2012 BMW 128I
- 2008 to 2013 BMW 135I
- 2007 BMW 135I COUPE
- 2006 BMW 325I
- 2006 BMW 325XI
- 2006 BMW 325XIT
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 328
- 2007 to 2013 BMW 328I
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI
- 2009 to 2012 BMW 328XI
- 2006 BMW 330I
- 2006 BMW 330XI
- 2007 to 2010 BMW 335
- 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D
- 2007 to 2013 BMW 335I
- 2011 BMW 335I US
- 2011 BMW 335IS
- 2013 BMW 335IS
- 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI
- 2009 to 2010 BMW 335XI
- 2004 to 2007 BMW 525I
- 2006 to 2007 BMW 525XI
- 2008 to 2010 BMW 528I
- 2004 to 2007 BMW 530I
- 2006 to 2007 BMW 530XI
- 2008 to 2010 BMW 535I
- 2004 to 2005 BMW 545I
- 2006 to 2010 BMW 550I
- 2004 to 2005 BMW 645CI
- 2006 to 2010 BMW 650I
- 2008 to 2013 BMW M3
- 2011 BMW M3 US
- 2006 to 2010 BMW M5
- 2006 to 2010 BMW M6
- 2012 to 2015 BMW X1 SAV
- 2007 to 2013 BMW X5
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M
- 2008 to 2014 BMW X6
- 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M
- 2009 to 2015 BMW Z4

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [19V579000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V579000.md), 2019-08-06: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2019310](/recalls/tc/2019310.md), 2019-06-20: Electrical
- [19V472000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V472000.md), 2019-06-19: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- [2018260](/recalls/tc/2018260.md), 2018-05-15: Electrical
- [2018195](/recalls/tc/2018195.md), 2018-04-19: Electrical
- [2017588](/recalls/tc/2017588.md), 2017-11-30: Electrical
- [17V676000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V676000.md), 2017-10-25: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2017242](/recalls/tc/2017242.md), 2017-05-03: Powertrain
- [2017113](/recalls/tc/2017113.md), 2017-03-03: Powertrain

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B611025](/bulletins/11037510.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programmingprocedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11032735.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B611026](/bulletins/11031570.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors
- [B012016](/bulletins/11015849.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B012016](/bulletins/11014417.md), 2025-02-24, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10247578.md), 2024-01-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10245377.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.

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