NHTSA ID Number: 10147189
Manufacturer Communication Number: B122114
TSB/Document Date: 2018-11-05
Summary
Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level. After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full. When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME: ? FC 193208 Fuel level, plausibility: deviation between consumption and level change Please proceed to the Procedure section. Vehicles with option 610 (Head-Up Display) are not affected. Please follow the ISTA/D test plan for the applicable faults stored in the DME, including the one listed in this bulletin. CAUSE A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling. The error occurs when the vehicle is powered up after refilling.
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SI B12 21 14
Engine Electrical Systems
July 2015
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 21 14 dated May 2015.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME
MODEL
F06 (6 Series Gran Coupe)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F10 (5 Series Sedan)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F12 (6 Series Convertible)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F13 (6 Series Coupe)
Produced from 7/2013 to 3/2015
F22 (2 Series Coupe)
Produced from 11/2011 to 7/2015
F30 (3 Series Sedan)
Produced from 11/2011 to 7/2015
F31 (3 Series Sports Wagon)
Produced from 3/2013 to 7/2015
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
Produced from 7/2013 to 7/2015
F33 (4 Series Convertible)
Produced from 7/2013 to 7/2015
F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo)
Produced from 11/2013 to 7/2015
F36 (3 Series Gran Coupe)
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Produced from 3/2014 to 7/2015
F25 (X3)
Produced from 3/2014 to 3/2015
F15 (X5)
Produced from 8/2013 to 3/2015
F16 (X6)
Produced from 8/2014 to 3/2015
Without option 610 (Head-Up Display)
SITUATION
The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank,
the fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level.
After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full.
When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME:
• FC 193208 Fuel level, plausibility: deviation between consumption and level change
Please proceed to the Procedure section.
Vehicles with option 610 (Head-Up Display) are not affected. Please follow the ISTA/D test plan for the
applicable faults stored in the DME, including the one listed in this bulletin.
CAUSE
A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to incorrectly update while refilling. The error
occurs when the vehicle is powered up after refilling.
PROCEDURE
When FC 193208 is found stored in the DME:
F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16 and F25 only:
Program the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA/P (3.55.0 or higher).
F Series
Target Integration Level
F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
F010-15-03-501 or higher
F25
F025-15-03-501 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).
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For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service /
Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
F22, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34 and F36 only:
Program the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA/P (3.56.1 or higher).
F Series
Target Integration Level
F22, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34 and F36
F020-15-07-501 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.
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:
62 11 06 18 00
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle
test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system –
checking faults)
Refer to KSD2
Connect an approved
battery charger/power
supply (indicated in
KSD2 as Charging
battery)
Refer to KSD2
Programming/encoding
control unit(s)
00 00 006
And:
61 21 528
And:
61 00 730
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
If a vehicle control module or component was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to
vehicle programming and it fails to program correctly and/or requires initialization, this additional work must
be claimed with separate labor operations (refer to KSD2) under the defect code listed above.
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Repairs to address control modules and/or components with pre-existing conditions are not eligible to be
claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin.
Other Repairs
If performing ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results in other eligible and covered work, claim this
work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.
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