# Service bulletin 610914

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10148330
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 610914
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-05\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

High\-voltage Battery Charging Recommendations. INFORMATION Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00... Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles. There are several options for charging the high\-voltage battery in the I01. The charging requirements vary depending on how the vehicle is being used. Refer to the following scenarios for the appropriate charging recommendations. In addition, certain precautions must be followed during charging to prevent damage to certain high\-voltage components. Diagnosis: \* During diagnostic work on the vehicle, a charging cable must be connected via the vehicle's charge port. A level 1 \(Occasional Use Cable\), level 2 \(Wallbox\), or DC charger may be used. Repair work: \* During non\-electrical or low\-voltage repair work which is not associated with the drivetrain or any highvoltage components: \* The vehicle must be turned off \(KL0\) and plugged in using an HV charging cable, i.e., Level 1 Occasional Use Cable. \* During work on, or near high\-voltage components or any drivetrain components: \* o The high\-voltage system must be shut down by properly trained personnel via Repair Instruction REP 61 25 900. If the vehicle needs to be turned on during the repair process, the vehicle should be connected to a workshop power supply at the 12V service posts on the Electric Machine Electronics \(EME\). Programming: \* During programming with ISTA/P, the high\-voltage system must be shut down by properly trained personnel. \* A workshop power supply, e.g., DUETRONIC 1600, must be connected to the 12V service posts on the EME. External power supply \(low\-voltage \- 12V\): \* An external power supply such as a workshop or showroom power supply may be used, but certain precautions mu

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148330-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2015 BMW I3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2015343](/recalls/tc/2015343.md), 2015-07-30: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B011124](/bulletins/11012073.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. the High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first delivery date.
- [011024](/bulletins/11012072.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first delivery date.
- [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.
- [SIB651312](/bulletins/10214990.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Headunit High \(HU\-H\), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 \(as of 7/2012 production\). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 \(HU\-H2\), also called NBT\-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 \(HU\-H4, also called MGU21\) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation \(HU\-B\) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO \(HU\-B2\) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low\-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
- [B012021](/bulletins/10205606.md), 2021-12-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date.
- [B651312](/bulletins/10204660.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). The Headunit High \(HU\-H\), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 \(as of 7/2012 production\). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 \(HU\-H2\), also called NBT\-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 3 \(HU\-H3, also called MGU\) superseded the NBT\-EVO starting with certain MY2019 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional or 6U2 Live Cockpit Plus. This uses map North America LIVE. The ENTRY Media/Navigation \(HU\-B\) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO \(HU\-B2\) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low\-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
- [B640621](/bulletins/10201145.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles \(air vent\). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA \(integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system\) control unit: 801189 \- Engine mixed air right: Initialization fault.
- [B840121](/bulletins/10200487.md), 2021-08-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G \(Telematics ControlModule\) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022.
- [B610621](/bulletins/10198907.md), 2021-07-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. DELIVERY STOP: CHARGING CABLE \(NON\-TURBOCORD VERSION\): BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective May 3, 2021\) on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMW i3 vehicles that were produced between March 1, 2021 and April 26, 2021. The vehicle cannot be charged on Level 1 because the Occasional Use Charging Cable \(Standard OUC/Level 1/Mode 2\), may have not been included.
- [B612016](/bulletins/10193496.md), 2021-05-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge \(SOC\) ? less than 8%: \- Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender \(REx\). \- Inconsistent performance of the REx. \- High voltage system shutdown in vehicles without REx. \- Excessively high range displayed in instrument cluster.

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