Electrical - No Start/Various Electrical Malfunctions
SI B 61 11 07General Electrical Systems
November 2007
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Missing Clip on Power Cable Causes Various Electrical Complaints
MODEL
E70 (X5) produced up to March 25, 2007
SITUATION
There are a variety of possible complaints:
^ Vehicle will not start
^ Instrument Cluster or displays are flickering
^ Remote Control will not unlock vehicle
^ Various control modules cannot be accessed using the diagnosis system
^ Various other issues relating to the power supply
Possible fault codes include A6E2, A734, 93C6 and 9CB5.
CAUSE
The clip (1) on the power supply terminal (2) (X16825 in the rear power distribution box, or X16824 in the front JBE [Junction Box Electronics]), is either loose or missing.
CORRECTION
In case of customer complaint, check the following terminals:
^ X16825, located in the rear power distribution box in the rear right side quarter panel
^ X16824, located in the JBE under the right side dash panel
If the clip is loose, re-secure it in position. If the clip is damaged or missing, install a replacement cable.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Description Quantity
61 11 9 171 892 Front power supply cable As needed
61 11 9 171 894 Rear power supply cable As needed
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Please refer to the latest KSD for all applicable labor operations and allowances.
If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in KSD, then a work time labor operation should be used.
Defect Code: 61 14 01 79 00
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