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66 16 19_LANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION INSUFFICIENT

SIB 66 16 19
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION
INSUFFICIENT

2019-08-29

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

Production Date

G05
G07
G14
G15
G20
G12

X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
X7 SAV
8 Series Convertible
8 Series Coupe
3 Series Sedan
7 Series Sedan

From July 1st, 2018

Affected Option Code /
Engine
5AS (Driving Assistant)
Or
5AU (Driving Assistant
Professional)

From March 1st, 2019

SITUATION
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration of the steering wheel is not sufficient (too weak).

CAUSE
Vibration actuator software.

CORRECTION
Requires Integration Level (I-Level)-

S18A-18-11-510 or higher
And:

Test plan performed

PROCEDURE
1. Verify Intelligent Safety setting for vibration level is set to “strong”.
2. Duplicate issue via test drive.
3. Read out vehicle I-levela) If it is lower (older) than S18A18-11-510, program and encode the vehicle before moving to
step 4
b) If it is at S18A18-11-510 or higher, proceed as outlined below
4. Before performing the test plan for the first time the following must be donea) Disconnect the ICOM
b) Allow the vehicle to enter sleep mode
c) Vehicle must sleep for 5 minutes
Note: Vehicle is asleep when the illumination of the hazard light button backlighting goes out.

5. Connect the ICOM and start new session.
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6. Using text search, find test plan by searching “Steering wheel module”
a) Path: vehicle management/ trouble shooting/ text search
7. Select test plan titled “steering wheel electronics” from the result lista) Test plan titled when open “AT6131_SP18LRE”
b) Display test plan and perform option for “checking vibration actuator”
c) Run this test plan at least 8 times in succession
8. Take vehicle for a test drive and verify the improved functionality.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10) when performing
programming.

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

6137141400

Vibration motor/vibration agitator in steering wheel temporary
malfunction

Labor Operation Description
00 00 006

Labor Allowance

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)

Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528

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

And, additionally for the:
e-Vehicles
Labor Operation Description
61 25 910

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

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

And, if
The vehicle is lower (older) than 18-11-510
Labor Operation Description

Labor Allowance

61 00 730

Refer to AIR

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

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And/or:
Labor Operation Description
61 00 006

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module (AT6131_SP18LRE
per the instruction above)

Labor Allowance
Work time (WT)

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 (RO and Claim Comments Required)
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.
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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