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SB-10054770-4310

SI B12 24 13
Engine Electrical Systems

January 2014
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 24 13 dated December 2013.
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME
THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
BMW centers must ensure Recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of
North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any
motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of
notification. In BMW NA's case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a
Recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or transmission of a
Dealer Communication System (DCS) Recall message.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a Recall
Campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure that all Recalls on new vehicles
and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer.
This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of
replacement equipment to consumers with an open Recall.
The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of
replacement equipment, unless and until the open Recall has been completed BEFORE
delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of
replacement equipment.
Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA.
Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW NA on the return or disposition of
the parts.
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SUBJECT

Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 13E-A03: Program Control Units (OBD)
MODEL

E89
F10
F30
With the N20 engine produced from July 2011 to August 2012
SITUATION

Due to an error in the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) software, the required oxygen sensor
onboard diagnostics (OBD) is not functioning. As a result, the “Readiness bit” confirming a
successful completion of the oxygen sensor diagnostics will not be set.

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In order to remedy the situation, BMW is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to
reprogram the control units (DME) on all affected vehicles.
AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Emissions Recall Campaign affects certain vehicles with the N20 engine produced from July
2011 to August 2012.
First check if a Recall Completion Label, SD 92-435 for this campaign is already attached to the
underside of the hood on the right (passenger) rear close to the windshield.
If the label is present, the Campaign has already been performed and no further action is necessary.
Affected vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open”
when checked either in the “Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the
Key Reader.
PROCEDURE

Program the vehicle, including a complete vehicle coding, using ISTA/P 2.51.0 or a more recent
version.
Model

New Target Integration Level

E89

E89X-13-07-505 or higher

F10

F010-13-11-501 or higher

F30

F020-13-11-501 or higher

Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do
not have the latest software.
Always connect a BMW approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet / Aftersales Portal /
Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

After the vehicle has been checked and
corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-435)
and with an indelible marker, legibly
print the Recall name, Recall number,
and dealer code (5 digits) on the Recall
Completion Label (see illustration).
Note: Additional labels can be ordered
online at BMW TIS.

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For California centers only: It is required by the California Code of Regulations that an executed
orange "Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be
provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California), once the Recall on his
or her vehicle has been completed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.
Reimbursement for this Emissions Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following
information:
Defect Code:

00 12 61 03 00

Before vehicle delivery to the customer (including center vehicles that are in-service)
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 61 918

1 FRU

Programming reimbursed via a different
Technical Campaign or repair (vehicle has
the required software level or a more recent
version; no repair is necessary)

00 61 916

8 FRU

Programming/encoding control units
(includes connecting an approved battery
charger/power supply and a vehicle test)

E Series only

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00 61 917

9 FRU

Programming/encoding control unit(s)
(with CAS when required) (includes
connecting an approved battery
charger/power supply and a vehicle test)

Labor operations 00 61 918, 00 61 916 and 00 61 917 are Plus operations.
After vehicle delivery to the customer
Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 61 918

1 FRU

Programming reimbursed via a different
Technical Campaign or repair (Vehicle has
the required software level or a more recent
version, no repair is necessary)

00 61 219

9 FRU
(E89,F30))

Programming/encoding control units
(includes connecting an approved battery
charger/power supply and a Vehicle test)

10 FRU (F10)

E Series only

00 61 220

11 FRU

Programming / encoding control unit(s)
(with CAS when required) units (includes
connecting an approved battery
charger/power supply and a Vehicle test)

Labor operations 00 61 219 and 00 61 220 are Main operations.
If control module(s) fail to reprogram or initializations are required, the additional work must
be claimed using separate labor operations found in KSD2 under the defect code listed above.
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