Engine Controls - No Start/Low Battery Voltage: Overview
Classification: EL11-009AReference: ITB11-025A
Date: December 14, 2012
2011 - 2013 M; BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE / NO START
This bulletin has been amended in the following areas; APPLIED VEHICLES, IF YOU CONFIRM and ACTION, and the SERVICE PROCEDURE. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2011 - 2013 M37and M56 (Y51)
APPLIED VINs and DATES:
All 2WD V6 models built before: JN1BY1AP(*)DM512524 and October 5, 2012
All AWD V6 models built before: JN1BY1AR(*)DM602275 and October 5, 2012
All 2WD V8 models built before: JN1AY1AP(*)DM540099 and October 5, 2012
All AWD V8 models built before: JN1AY1AR(*)DM590100 and October 5, 2012
NOTE:
This bulletin does not apply to M Hybrid (HY51).
IF YOU CONFIRM:
An Applied Vehicle has a "battery low voltage" or "no start condition".
NOTE:
A battery low voltage condition may cause an engine "no crank" or "no start" condition.
ACTION:
1. Confirm this bulletin applies (see the Repair Overview flowchart).
2. If this bulletin applies, use the Repair Overview flowchart to determine which repair procedures to apply to your vehicle.
NOTE:
^ If this bulletin was performed prior to the current amended version, it is strongly recommended to follow through the Repair Overview again, and then perform all repairs that apply i.e. check for / perform ECM reprogramming.
> Repairs have been enhanced in this amended bulletin over those in the previous version.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Repair Overview as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Repair Overview