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SI B51 09 16
Body Equipment

March 2016
Technical Service

SUBJECT

Automatic Trunk Does Not Open Fully
MODEL

F10 (5 Series Sedan) with option code (SA316)
Produced October 9, 2014 to April 1, 2016
SITUATION

Automatic trunk does not open fully on first attempt when using any opening options.

During the first unlock attempt,
whether using:
z

the inside trunk switch,

z

remote key,

z

Smart opener (foot swipe),

the automatic trunk lid only opens part
way as shown.

CAUSE

HKL software and trunk latch adjustment issue.
CORRECTION

Adjust trunk lid then reprogram and code vehicle.
Note: Replacement of any components for automatic trunk opening will not help.
PROCEDURE

In the event of a customer concern, the repair procedure is as follows:
1. Use Repair Instruction 51 24 004 and check or adjust the trunk lid.
2. Perform diagnosis with ISTA/D and troubleshoot any related faults.
3. Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 3.58.1 or higher (integration level F010-16-03-502 or
higher).
4. Activate trunk opening to make sure it operates properly.

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Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do
not have the latest software. For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to
CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation / Programming and Diagnostics / Programming
Documentation.
Always connect a BMW approved battery charger / power supply(SI B04 23 10).
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks.
Defect Code:

51 24 01 41 00

Luggage compartment lid lock

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

51 24 004

Refer to KSD2

Adjusting luggage compartment lid
lock (Main work)

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, for example with the repair below, use the
Plus code labor operation 51 24 504 instead.
And/or:
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:

61 35 42 02 00

Rear lift control unit (HKL)

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 006

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)

And:
61 21 528
And:
61 00 730

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, for example with the repair above, use the
Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.

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Vehicle Programming and Encoding
If a control module was working properly and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization,
please claim this additional work with the applicable KSD2 labor operations under the defect code
listed above.
The diagnosis and repair of vehicles “arriving” with failed control modules or stored faults which
will cause them to fail during programming cannot be claimed under the defect code listed in this
bulletin.
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed “prior” to programming and coding the vehicle,
claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.
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