NHTSA ID Number: 10179825
Manufacturer Communication Number: B662419
TSB/Document Date: 2020-09-14
Summary
REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW
Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected. Software error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) module.
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66 24 19_REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED
SIB 66 24 19
REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED
2020-08-18
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 24 19 dated July 2019.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
New Models added
Procedure updated
Software I-level updated
MODEL
E-Series
F44
F90
F91
F92
F93
F95
F96
G05
G06
G07
G12
G14
G15
G16
G20
G29
G30
Model Description
2 Series Gran Coupe
M5 Sedan
M8 Convertible
M8 Coupe
M8 Gran Coupe
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle
X6 M Sports Activity Coupe
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
X6 Sports Activity Coupe
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
7 Series Sedan
8 Series Convertible
8 Series Coupe
8 Series Gran Coupe
3 Series Sedan
Z4 Roadster
5 Series Sedan
Production Date
Start of production
From March 1, 2019 (LCI)
Start of production
From July 1, 2020 (LCI)
SITUATION
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may
not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
CAUSE
Software error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) module.
CORRECTION
Update the vehicle software.
PROCEDURE
1. Perform a BDC reset through the control unit tree using ISTA. Also, a battery reset if needed when no key
recognition is possible.
2. Perform the following Test modules:
Test module “Comfort Access aerials”: AT6100_BD2ANFUA --> in the case of a general key complaint
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Test module “Ring aerial”: AT6100_TSFUA --> In the case of the complaint “Engine start via ring aerial
not possible”
3. Ensure all key are recognized.
4. Are all key recognized by the vehicle?
Yes: Proceed to Step 5
No: Further diagnosis with ISTA is needed
5. Is the vehicle current integration level S18A-20-07-510 / S15A-20-07-500 or higher?
Yes: Do not program the vehicle and perform diagnosis with ISTA
No: Proceed to Step 6
6. Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.24.1x or higher (released July 2020).
Model
F44, F90, F91, F92, F93, F95,
F96, G05, G06, G07, G14,
G15, G16, G20, G29
G12, G30
Target integration level
S18A-20-07-510 or higher
S15A-20-07-510 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 DealerSpeed / 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 equipment fault
Labor Operation:
00 00 006
Labor Allowance:
Refer to AIR
Description:
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults) (Main
work)
Or:
00 00 556
Refer to AIR
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults) (Plus
work)
And:
61 21 528
Refer to AIR
Connect an approved battery charger/power
supply (indicated in AIR as Charging battery)
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
Work time (WT)
Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module
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And:
61 00 730
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Refer to 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 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
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.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department
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