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SIB 54 08 19
SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING

2019-09-11

MODEL
E-Series
G32

Model Description
640i xDrive Gran Turismo

SITUATION
The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector.
The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.

CAUSE
One of more of the following potential issues may be the cause:
A software error in the FZD (Roof function center)
Faulty sunroof wind deflector
Faulty panoramic sunroof frame assembly

CORRECTION
Depending on the root cause, one of more of the following may be required:
Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.19.1x to I-level S15A-19-07-547 (ISTA released early September
2019) or above
Replace the sunroof wind deflector
Replace the panoramic sunroof frame

PROCEDURE
1. Perform a vehicle test, and work through any applicable test plans which are called as a result
of fault information.
If no clear defect can be found using ISTA, and the complaint is the same as outlined above, continue
to step 2.

2. Program and encode the vehicle using ISTA 4.19.1x (I-Level 19-07-547) or higher. Re-initialize
the sunroof, and retest sunroof operation.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10) when performing
programming.
Is the issue resolved after programming?
YES: No further correction required.
NO: Continue to step 3.

3. Remove the FZD following repair instructions REP 61 31 544 “Replace roof function center
(FZD)”.
4. With the FZD removed, inspect the “LL”
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number on the ID tag on the bottom of the
sunroof frame. Photo shows the location of the
ID tag.
Utilize the tables below to identify the repair based
on “LL” number.

LL42 or Lower: Replace the glass/slide sunroof frame and wind deflector following ISTA repair
instructions REP 54 13 556 “Replacing panorama glass roof frame”.
LL43 or LL44: Replace only the sunroof wind deflector following repair instructions REP 54 13
090 “Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector”.
Note: Pay close attention to the screw retrofit instructions within the repair instructions. A screw must be
retrofitted during replacement.

5. After completing the corresponding repair based on “LL” number, the front sunroof glass panel
must be correctly adjusted following repair instructions REP 54 13 001 “Adjusting front glass
slide/tilt sunroof panel”.
6. Reinitialize the sunroof and retest.

PARTS INFORMATION
Not all vehicle will require parts. Only replace necessary parts.
Part Number:
Vehicle requires
deflector only:
Refer to ETK
Refer to ETK
Refer to ETK
Vehicle requires
sunroof frame and
deflector:
Refer to ETK
Refer to ETK
Refer to ETK

Description:

Quantity:

Slipstream deflector
Bearing for wind deflector
Screw

1
1
4

Panorama roof frame
Cross member
Set felt strip self-adhesive

1
1
1

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:

Labor Operation

5412223400

Mechanics/control module, glass slide/tilt roof panel (SHD,
panorama glass roof) sluggish

Description

Labor Allowance

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00 00 006

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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

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

Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528

And, if the:
Vehicle requires programming (Vehicle below I-level S15A-19-07-547):
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance:

61 00 730

Program/encode/ control unit(s)

Refer to AIR

And/or as necessary:
Vehicle also requires wind deflector replacement:
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

54 13 590

Removing and installing/replacing wind deflector (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Adjusting front glass slide/tilt sunroof panel (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

And:
54 13 501

Or, as necessary:
Vehicle requires sunroof frame replacement along with wind deflector:
Labor Operation: Description
54 13 585

Labor Allowance

Removing and installing/replacing the panorama glass roof (Wind Refer to AIR
deflector included) (Plus work)

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.
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

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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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