# Service bulletin 610800

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10150175
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 610800
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Closed\-circuit Current Measurement. Increased closed\-circuit currents may occur permanently or intermittently, and may cause the battery to discharge prematurely. The increase in closed\-circuit current may be caused by a faulty control unit, or by the installation of a non\-approved accessory. In a situation where a vehicle has broken down due to a discharged battery, for diagnostic purposes it is important not to disconnect the battery. This is because a control unit will be reset if the battery is disconnected. Following a reset, the faulty control unit may start functioning correctly again, making accurate diagnosis impossible. To correctly measure closed\-circuit current, the 50\-amp clip\-on probe \(previously used with the MIB\) or the 100\-amp clip\-on probe can now be used in conjunction with the IMIB \(Integrated Measurement Interface Box\) to properly diagnosis closed\-circuit current problems over an extended period of time. Connect the amp clip\-on probe directly to the IMIB Measurement input 3 \(green socket\). Refer to SI B04 35 09 for information about the IMIB.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150175-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10150175-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- BMW BMW

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