TIS Service Bulletin

SI B12 22 16
Engine Electrical Systems

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November 2018
Technical Service

WATER INJECTION SYSTEM WATER LEVEL TOO LOW
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol

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This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B12 22 16 dated February 2018
What’s New:
• Cause Correction and Procedure updated
• New parts information
• New defect code and labor operations added

MODEL
F82 (M4 GTS Coupe) with S55 engine

SITUATION
Check Control (CC) Message Water level too low, engine performance only available to a limited degree is
displayed.
A fault may be stored in the DME control unit:
0x124015 - Water injection system, working area: Pressure too low
0x124013 - Water injection system, reversible flow valve, plausibility: No pressure reduction.

CAUSE
Corrosion in the water injection valve block.

CORRECTION
1. Replace water injection valve block with an improved part
2. Flush the water injection system
3. Replace water injection filter.
4. Program the DME with ISTA 4 10.1x or higher

PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation described:
1. Perform the attached “M4 Water Injection Valve Block Replacement Procedure”.

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Note: The water injection valve block has been redesigned. The
part number has not been changed but the optimized part can be
identified by the “-02” revision index.

2. Perform a manual flush of the water injection system:
A. With an ambient temperature above 50°F (10°C) warm engine until coolant temperature is at least
158°F (70°C).
B. Momentarily increase engine speed above 2000 RPM (press the accelerator once) which should cause
the water pump to run, filling the Water Injection (WI) system.
C. After a minute, shut down the engine. The WI system should draw off.
3. Replace the water injection (fine) filter kit: PN:13 63 7 857 605

4 pieces are included in the Kit:


Fine Filter



Spring



Upper seal



Lower seal

Refer to REP 00 00 679 “Service fine filter of water injection
device”.
Installation order shown to the left.
Do not pry the filter out or damage can occur.

Hint: Filter screw tightening torque: 18Nm
4. Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.10.2x or newer.

Model

Target integration level

F82 (M4 GTS Coupe)

F020-18-03-520 or higher

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Note: Integration level F020-18-03-520 or higher includes improved diagnostic capability which can
detect an empty expansion tank.
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.

PARTS INFORMATION
Enter a VIN Specific IDS Ticket if parts are required, please include the SIB number.

Part Number

Description

Quantity

13 63 7 857 605

Filter (GTS)

1

13 53 7 854 143

Water injection valve block

1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

Defect Code:

1353291500

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 006

Refer to KSD2/AIR

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

Refer to KSD2/AIR

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

Refer to KSD2/AIR

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

23 FRU

Work time for replacing the water injection
valve block (in the trunk), flushing the water
injection system (20 FRU) and checking
and replacing the fine filter of the water
injection system (3 FRU) without resetting
the CBS data (Replacement is not

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And:

13 99 000

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Recommended or Due)
Or

13 99 000

21 FRU

Work time for replacing the water injection
valve block (in the trunk), flushing the water
injection system (20 FRU) and checking
the fine filter of the water injection system
only (1 FRU). The fine filter replacement is
done in conjunction with an applicable
engine oil service task and the CBS data is
reset (Note: See the BMW Maintenance
Program section below)

And, if the:
Vehicle’s Integration level is below F020-18-03-5xx

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

61 00 730

Refer to KSD2/AIR

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

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.
Work time labor operation code 13 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the “work time”
FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required.
However, it still requires an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
BMW Maintenance Program
The water injection pump (fine) filter is to be replaced with every second engine oil service task (Service counter
number 2, 4, 6…).
If the vehicle has an “active” maintenance program and the “Engine oil” Service task (Service counter number 2,
4, 6…) shows:






“Recommended or Due” in the Service status field or it “qualifies” to be performed based on the “60-day
Bundling” procedure (See SI B01 06 13), then In conjunction with
Performing this “Engine oil” Service task (Labor op 00 00 610), perform the Servicing the fine filter of the
water injection system task (Labor op 00 00 679);
After these and any other required tasks are completed, reset the CBS data.

Claim the water injection fine filter service task under the BMW Maintenance Program.
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

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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.
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 in KSD2/AIR.
Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment M4 Water Injection Valve Block Replacement Procedure.
[ Copyright ©2018 BMW of North America, Inc. ]

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Water injection system water level too low

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M4 WATER INJECTION VALVE BLOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Remove luggage compartment trim on
side panel on right
Disconnect 12v battery by loosening nut
(1).
(Tightening torque: 5NM)
Refer to 61 20 900 “Disconnecting
and connecting battery earth lead” as
needed

2. Remove the trunk floor panel

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5. Disconnect the valve block harness and
detach from foam housing

6. Disconnect pressure sensor on the valve
block

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7. Disconnect the injector supply line from
the valve block

8. Disconnect the water pump inlet line
from the valve block

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9. Disconnect level sensor, temperature
sensor, and the supply line from the tank
(make sure to have a towel ready to
catch excess water when disconnected)
10. Remove the tank

11. Disconnect the Valve 2 connector to gain
access to the water pump outlet line on
the valve block, disconnect the line

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12. Lift the foam housing up to gain access
to the securing bolt for the valve block
and remove the bolt
13. Reinstall foam housing and remove the
valve block
14. Reinstall in reverse order

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