TIS Service Bulletin

SI B66 13 18
Drivers Assistance, Remote Control Systems

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June 2018
Technical Service

SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS CAMERA (CAMERAASSISTED DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM)
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
G30 (5 Series Sedan)
Produced from June 29, 2017 to March 1, 2018
Equipped with one or a combination of the following options:
5AS – Active Driving Assistant
5AT – Active Driving Assistant Plus
5AV – Active Guard

AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves 5 Series Sedan (G30) produced from June 29, 2017 to March 1, 2018.
Approximately 33 vehicles are affected by this Service Action. Affected customers will be notified.
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 KAFAS camera features are inoperative, and this does not trigger any warnings or check control
messages.
Some examples of these features are as follows:


Pedestrian Detection Warning



Front Collision Warning



Speed limit detection



Traffic Jam Assistant



Lane departure warning

CAUSE
KAFAS camera with integrated control unit

CORRECTION

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Replace the KAFAS camera with integrated control unit

PROCEDURE
Perform the following steps on all affected vehicles:
1. Replace the KAFAS camera with integrated control as per REP 66 51 551.
2. Program and encode the vehicle with ISTA 4.11.2 or higher Target integration level: 18-03-530 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
Part Number

Description

Quantity

66 51 9 496 624

KAFAS with integrated control unit

1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Defect Code:

0066280100

Completion “before” vehicle delivery to the customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop

Labor Operation:

00 66 690

Labor Allowance:

Description:

11 FRU

Replace the KAFAS (camera with an integrated
control unit) with programming and encoding the
vehicle (includes connecting an approved battery
charger/power supply and performing a vehicle test)
(Plus work)

3 FRU

Replace the KAFAS (camera with an integrated
control unit), programming and coding was
performed in conjunction with another campaign or
repair during the same workshop visit (Plus work)

Or:

00 66 691

Or:
Completion after vehicle delivery to the customer

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:
Replace the KAFAS (camera with an integrated

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00 66 110

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12 FRU

control unit) with programming and encoding the
vehicle (includes connecting an approved battery
charger/power supply and performing a vehicle test)
(Main work)

5 FRU

Replace the KAFAS (camera with an integrated
control unit), programming and coding was
performed in conjunction with another campaign or
repair during the same workshop visit (Main work)

Or:

00 66 111

And, as applicable:
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners
This Service Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this
item under the Defect Code noted above as follows:


Sublet Code 2 - Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.

Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
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.
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 operation.
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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