TIS Service Bulletin

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SI B66 09 19
Drivers Assistance, Remote Control Systems

March 2019
Technical Service

CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING DOES NOT WORK WITH
DISPLAY KEY
MODEL
G14 (8 Series Convertible)

G15 (8 Series Coupe)

Produced to 3/1/2019 with option 3DS BMW Display Key

SITUATION
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate no longer works when the display of the display key is active or
switched on

CAUSE
Software error in BDC (Body Domain Controller).

CORRECTION
Reprogram vehicle

PROCEDURE
1. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA, working through test module, if needed.
2. Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.16.1x or higher.

Model

Target integration level

G14, G15

S18A-19-03-522 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 (SI B04 23 10).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

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:

6138270200

BDC Body Domain Controller software error / internal
device fault

Labor
Operation:

Labor
Allowance:

Description:

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00 00 006

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Refer to AIR

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

Refer to AIR

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

Or:
00 00 556

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply (indicated in
AIR as Charging battery)

And:
61 21 528

Refer to AIR

And, as
necessary:
61 00 006

Work time (WT)

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Refer to AIR

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

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 of 00
00 006.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it does require an
individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
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.
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units
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 AIR labor operations.
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 AIR.
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