BMW Maintenance Program: Remote Control/Key Battery Replacement (SI B01 01 13)

Publication date: 2013-09-01
Reference number: SI B01 01 13

BMW MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: REMOTE CONTROL/KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B01 01 13, Date of Issue: September 2013

BMW:	All; Model Year 2013 and newer
GROUP:	Warranties

BMW Maintenance Program: Remote Control/Key Battery Replacement

BMW vehicles with option code 322 (Comfort Access system) are delivered with two remote controls/keys containing replaceable batteries.

Remote control battery replacement for model year 2013 and newer vehicles is covered under the BMW Maintenance Program.

Replace both remote batteries when performing the applicable maintenance service listed below:

Brake fluid service: This applies to vehicles produced up to July 1, 2013, and all E71 and E88 models
or
Every second engine oil service (Service Counter 2, 4, 6, etc.): This applies to vehicles produced from July 1, 2013, excluding E71 and E88 models

Stand-Alone Repairs: If a remote control battery fails before the applicable maintenance service is performed, this replacement can also be claimed.

NOTE: Please refer to SI B66 02 11 for more information on inoperative remote controls/keys.

Part Number	Description	Quantity
61 31 9 217 643	F Series: Remote control battery	Up to 2
or
66 12 6 912 985	E Series: Remote control battery	Up to 2

Covered under the terms of the MY 2013 and newer BMW Maintenance Programs.

Defect Code

66 10 15 12 MP

Replacing the remote control batteries with the applicable maintenance service listed above
Parts only; replacement labor is included in the maintenance labor operations

or
Stand-alone remote control battery replacements

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
66 99 000	2 FRUs	Work time to replace the remote control battery (Main work)
or
Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
66 99 000	1 FRU	Work time to replace the remote control battery (Plus work - Vehicle already in the workshop)