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C ( Service-InformationM otorcycle BMW of N.A. Service Department Group: 12 Engine – Electrical March 1985 12 009 85 (2156) For USA and Canada Only Diode Board — Boxer Models Complaint: Cause: Remedi: 1. Low battery 2. Generator light (red} on instrument cluster stays on Under some circumstances (usually on RS/RT fairing models) the soldering connections on the diode board melt. A new soldering material is now used on all diode boards. The new diode board is identified by a strip of black paint through the grey paint, or by black paint over the face of the board instead of grey. Part No. 12 31 1 244 062 Please check your parts inventory, and remove any of the old style diode boards. You may submit a Parts Warranty Claim for these old diode boards. Very truly yours, BMW OF NORTH AMERICAr INC . .,~ ,,_,,__,~>-r ichard Dampf National Technical Manager Motorcycle Group RD:ch