Charging BMW A/C May Lead to Error

This bulletin applies to the 2016 BMW 330e PHEV (plug in hybrid electric vehicle). During the ISTA test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 (charging interruption) may be found in the KLE convenience charging electronics module.

This bulletin applies to the 2016 BMW 330e PHEV (plug in hybrid electric vehicle).

During the ISTA test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 (charging interruption) may be found in the KLE convenience charging electronics module. There may be no customer complaint related to charging, nor a warning check control message display. An erroneous fault 21E6E9 may be stored in the KLE after the completion of an air conditioning charging session. Evaluate the EME (electrical machine electronics) and KLE fault memories.

If there are no other fault codes stored related to the charging system, ignore KLE fault code 21E6E9 and delete it.

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