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SI B52 03 18
Seats

June 2018
Technical Service

MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED
MODEL
F01 (7 Series Sedan)

F02 (7 Series LWB
Sedan)

F04 (7 Series Hybrid)

F06 (6 Series Gran
Coupe)

F07 (5 Series Gran
Turismo)

F10 (5 Series Sedan)

F12 (6 Series
Convertible)

F13 (6 Series Coupe)

F15 (X5)

F16 (X6)

F22 (2 Series Coupe)

F23 (2 Series
Convertible)

F25 (X3)

F26 (X4)

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 Gran
Coupe)

F39 (X2)

F48 (X1)

F80 (M3 Sedan)

F82 (M4 Coupe)

F83 (M4 Convertible)

F85 (X5 M)

F87 (M2 Coupe)

With SA459 Electrical seat adjustment with memory.

SITUATION
After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted. This
adjustment restriction can display two different sets of characteristics:
Group 1


Rearward adjustment reduced by 20%, EXCEPT when seat is set at lowest level.



Upward adjustment reduced by 4%, if seat IS SET at the full rear position.
Note: For models F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F80, F82, F87 – only the adjustment of the driver's seat is

affected!
Note: Restriction of movement of the seat to 2 cm is a “while- driving” feature of the driver’s seat that
has been activated at all times by the software error. After repair, the driver’s seat only will once again be
restricted, only “while-driving”.
Group 2 – The motion of the seat stops after a short period of time when the button is pushed. To continue the
motion, the button must be pressed again.

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Note: Restriction of movement of the seat to 2 cm is a “while- driving” feature of the driver’s seat that
has been activated at all times by the software error. After repair, the driver’s seat only will once again be
restricted, only “while-driving”.

CAUSE
Software error in the seat module.

CORRECTION
Reprogram/recode vehicle using ISTA 4.12.1 or newer (expected availability 6/21/2018).

PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
1. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA, working through test module, if needed.
2. Program the vehicle, using ISTA 4.12.1 or newer, to the appropriate integration level, as specified in the
table below.

Model

Integration Level

F01,F02,F04,F07

F001-18-07-5xx or higher

F06, F10, F12, F13

F010-18-07-5xx or higher

F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83, F87

F020-18-07-5xx or higher

F15, F16, F25, F26, F85

F025-18-07-5xx or higher

F39, F48

F056-18-07-5xx or higher

Note that ISTA 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 /
Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

PARTS INFORMATION
Parts replacement will not provide a solution to this situation.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or
the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.

Defect Code:

6135691500

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

00 00 006

Refer to KSD2

Description:
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle diagnosis

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system – checking faults) (Main work
Or:
Refer to KSD2

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle diagnosis
system – checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to KSD2

Connect an approved battery charger/power
supply (indicated in KSD2 as “Charging
battery”)

Refer to KSD2

Programming / encoding control unit(s)

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

61 25 910

Refer to KSD2

Recharging high-voltage battery unit (to high
voltage charging socket)

00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And:
61 00 730
And, additionally for the:
e-Vehicles

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of 00
00 006.
Refer to KSD2/AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
During the same workshop visit, if a vehicle also requires another Technical Campaign or repair that also
includes programming and encoding the control units, the programming procedure may only be invoiced one
time.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
A. The programming procedure automatically reprograms and encodes all vehicle control modules which do
not have the latest software i-level. 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.
Please explain this additional work (The why and what) on the repair order and in the claim comments
section.
B. For 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 (including diagnosis) in KSD2/AIR.
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