TIS Service Bulletin

SI B12 28 18
Engine Electrical Systems

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December 2018
Technical Service

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MULTIPLE MOTOR
POSITION SENSOR FAULTS STORED IN EME
MODEL
F15 PHEV (X5 xDrive40e)

SITUATION
The following check control messages are displayed:
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CCM 34 "Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)"

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CCM 633 "Powertrain Malfunction!"

One or more of the following faults may be stored in the EME (electrical machine electronics):
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222014 - Motor position sensor: Acquisition of measured values or tilt sensor angle faulty
222021 - Motor position sensor: Phase difference between sine input and cosine input greater than
threshold value
222022 - Motor position sensor: Engine speed exceeds threshold value
222029 - Motor position sensor: Offset of signal breakdown of amplitude difference between sine input
and cosine input greater than threshold value

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2223B6 - Motor position sensor: Interrupt of sine coil or cosine coil or excitation coil

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222724 - Longitudinal dynamics level 2: Group fault torque limits (collective error moment limits)

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222725 - Longitudinal dynamics level 2: Angle sensor fault

CAUSE
1. Chafing damage on the wiring harness leading to the EME connector.
2. Contact resistance at the EME’s 58-pin signal connector A190*1B is too high.
3. The wires going to pins 41, 42, 43, 54, 55, and 56 in connector A190*1B are under tension. Vibrations
may sporadically increase the resistance values of these connections outside of the acceptable range,
leading to the activation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp.

CORRECTION
1. Verify there is no chafing on the harness leading to EME connector A190*1B.
2. Change the harness routing and/or outer tape wrap to allow some slack, then release the tension at the
EME connector.
3. Change the cable tie direction on EME connector.

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Note:

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This repair overlaps with SI B65 05 18 F15 PHEV – AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED- FAULT CODE
9309A0.
Replacing the EME will not provide a solution to this situation.
Important warning for working on the high-voltage systems on the F15 PHEV:

Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should
perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified
persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information is found in Repair
Instruction 61 00… Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles.

PROCEDURE
Refer to the enclosure.
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Observe the note concerning handling the wiring harnesses and the lines. Refer to Repair Operation REP
6100... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables.
Use a suitable tool for the repair wiring harness. Refer to Repair Operation REP 6113... Special tools for
wiring harness repairs.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number

Description

Quantity

61 13 1 367 599

Cable tie

1

61 13 6 902 588

Fabric-tape (B=19mm/L=15m)

As required

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:

1251068100

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)

Or:
00 00 556
And:
Connect an approved battery charger/power

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61 21 528

Refer to KSD2/AIR

supply (indicated in KSD2 as “Charging battery”)

Refer to KSD2/AIR

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

13 FRU

Work time to change the harness routing and/or
outer tape wrap to allow slack and release the
tension

And:
61 25 910
And:
12 00 009

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 12 00 009 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.
Additionally, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Materials

Sublet Code 4

Up to $5.00

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk materials
(Do not use part numbers for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (BMW part numbers)
is at the dealer net price for the “quantities used” plus your center’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.

ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B122818 Attachment 1 Procedure to inspect and repair the EME connector wiring
harness.
[ Copyright ©2018 BMW of North America, Inc. ]

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Attachment to SI B12 28 18

November 2018

Procedure to inspect and repair the EME connector wiring harness: F15 PHEV

Important warning for working on the high-voltage systems on the F15 PHEV:
Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses,
should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed
by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional
information is found in Repair Instruction 61 00… Observe safety instructions when handling
electric vehicles.

Note: This repair overlaps with SI B65 05 18 F15 PHEV – AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED
FAULT CODE 9309A0.
1. Position the vehicle on a lift.
2. Visually inspect the EME wiring harness for chafe marks throughout entire visible area.
If there are chafe marks on the wiring harness (arrows) per the examples below, the harness
must be repaired. Go to Step 3.

3. De-energize high-voltage system. Refer to Repair Instructions 61 25 900.
4. Disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to Repair Instructions 61 20 900
5. Remove the underbody paneling on the right side. Refer to Repair Instructions 51 71 016.

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6. Perform a visual inspection of connector
A190*1B on the bottom of the EME.
If there are noticeable problems (e.g. damage,
traces of water, etc.) contact BMW of North
America’s Technical Service Department by
submitting a PuMA case.

7. Remove connector A190*1B from the EME.
Cut the cable tie holding the harness to the EME
connector (circled).

Note:
• Observe the note concerning handling the
wiring harnesses and the lines. Refer to
Repair Operation REP 6100... Notes on
handling wiring harnesses and cables.
• Use a suitable tool for the repair wiring
harness. Refer to Repair Operation REP
6113... Special tools for wiring harness
repairs.
8. Remove the wiring harness tape wrapping
from the connector (arrow).
9. Release the connector cover.
• Examine pins 41, 42, 43, 54, 55, and 56 at the
EME connector (outlined in yellow)
• Also examine pins 7 and 20 (outlined in red)
which are for the ACSM signal
• Submit a PuMA case if there is visual/water
damage to these pins

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10. Remove the last 8" of tape from the harness
at the EME connector to reduce the pull tension
of this connection at the EME.
The two wires white and yellow are under strong
tension, entering the connector at a tight angle
(arrow).

11. The wires between the cable tie location
and the EME electrical connector/pins should
NOT be under tension!
The white and yellow wires have been reformed
in a larger radius (arrows) to enable a partial
relief bend. This eliminates tension on the
electrical pins.

12. If more slack is needed at the connector to
enable the larger radius relief bend, locate the
last body tie down approx. 6” back from this EME
connector. Slightly pull on the harness carefully.

13. Wrap Fabric-tape (P/N 61 13 6 902 588)
twice around the wiring harness at the location
where the cable tie will be fastened.
There should be a 2” or larger gap (circled)
between this wrap for the cable tie, and where
the harness’ main wrap begins.

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14. When reinstalling the cable tie
(P/N 61 13 1 367 599) on the end of the EME
connector, point the end of the tie upwards so it
can’t rub on the underbody panel of the vehicle
(right circle).
Also check to make certain there is minimal
tension on the harness so that it won’t droop and
contact the tip of the underbody panel hold down
screw (left circle).

15. Reinstall the underbody paneling on the right side (refer to Repair Operation 51 71 016).
16. Reconnect the vehicle battery (refer to Repair Operation 61 20 900).
17. Reconnect the high-voltage system (refer to Repair Operation 61 25 900).
18. Clear the fault memory.
19. Briefly drive the vehicle in electric mode to verify that the MIL no longer illuminates.
20. Fully charge the high-voltage battery as a courtesy to the customer.

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