NHTSA ID Number: 10145293
Manufacturer Communication Number: B122018
TSB/Document Date: 2018-10-09
Summary
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME): The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run roughly
TIS Service Bulletin
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SI B12 20 18
Engine Electrical Systems
May 2018
Technical Service
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME)
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the
next time the vehicle is in the shop.
MODEL
F22 (2 Series Coupe)
F23 (2 Series
Convertible)
F30 (3 Series Sedan)
F31 (3 Series Sport
Wagon)
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
F33 (4 Series
Convertible)
F34 (3 Series Gran
Turismo)
F36 (4 Series GC)
G01 (X3)
G12 (7 Series)
G30 (5 Series Sedan)
G32 (6 Series Gran
Turismo)
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 8,689 vehicles equipped with B46O and B58M engines. The affected vehicles were
produced from December 1st, 2017 to February 8th, 2018.
Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader.
SITUATION
The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run roughly
CAUSE
A software error in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
CORRECTION
Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.11.1x or higher
PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
1. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA
2. Program the vehicle using ISTA 4 to the appropriate level shown below:
The following I-levels are contained in ISTA 4.11.1x or higher:
Model
Target I-level
F22 (2 Series Coupe)
F020-18-03-532 or higher
F23 (2 Series Convertible)
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F30 (3 Series Sedan)
F31 (3 Series Sport Wagon)
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
F33 (4 Series Convertible)
F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo)
F36 (4 Series GC)
Model
Target I-level
G01 (X3)
S15A-18-03-532 or higher
G12 (7 Series)
G30 (5 Series Sedan)
G32 (6 Series Gran Turismo)
Note that ISTA Next 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 (SIB04 23 10).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Defect Code:
0012670400
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 66 697
8 FRU
Programming and coding (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply and
performing a vehicle test) (Plus work)
1 FRU
Programming and coding was performed
previously in conjunction with another campaign
or repair (vehicle is already at the specified
“Target” integration level or higher, no repair is
necessary) (Plus work)
Or:
00 66 698
During the same workshop visit, if a vehicle also requires another Technical Campaign or repair to be
performed that also includes programming and encoding the control units, the programming procedure may
only be invoiced one time.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
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ISTA automatically reprograms and codes all the vehicle control modules that do not have the latest software ilevel. If one or more control module failures occur “during” this programming procedure:
Please claim this “consequential” control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this
bulletin with the applicable KSD2/AIR labor operations.
Control module failures that occurred “prior” to performing this programming procedure:
When “covered” under an applicable limited warranty, claim this control module-related repair work using
the applicable defect code and labor operations in KSD2/AIR.
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