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63 02 21_REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE

SIB 63 02 21
REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE

2021-02-17

MODEL
E-Series
G30

Model Description
530e, 530e xDrive
Sedan

Production Date
Up to December 31, 2020

Affected Option Code
PHEV Only

SITUATION
This following situation only affects PHEV vehicles.
Check control message 136 “Left brake/rear light faulty”.
The CID displays “Left brake light faulty. Have it checked by your nearest authorized BMW Service
workshop. See Owner's Handbook for further information.”
The rear brake light will continue to work without error.
The following fault code will be stored:
804883 Left rear light: Faulty or line disconnection

CAUSE
Depending on vehicle voltage demand, a voltage drop may occur to the left taillight, causing a check control
message without any functional defect of the light.

CORRECTION
Rework the left taillight wiring harness using adapter harness P/N 61 11 5A3C023 (available March 2021).

PROCEDURE
1. Referencing ISTA repair instructions REP 63 21 275, complete the preliminary steps (1-3) only to gain
access to the left taillight. It is not necessary to completely remove the taillight.
2. Unplug the connection to the left taillight.
3. Familiarize yourself with the connector identification (A or B) of the adapter harness P/N 61 11
5A3C023 as shown below.

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4. Plug connector A into the taillight.
5. Plug connector B into the vehicle harness leading to the taillight.
6. Secure the adapter harness to the vehicle harness as shown below using 2 cable ties P/N 61 13 8 383 722.
Note: failure to secure the cable as shown will result in noise and future damage.

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7. Wrap the connector shown below using an appropriate felt tape such as P/N 61 13 6 920 760:

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8. Delete the fault memory and retest the vehicle.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
61 11 5 A3C 023
61 13 8 383 722
61 13 6 920 760

Description
Adapter cable, taillight (available in March)
Cable tie
Polyester-glass mat wrap (W=19 mm/L=7.5 m)

Quantity
1
2
As needed

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Defect Code:
--Labor Operation
00 00 006

6321007900

Rear light, side panel incorrect connection /contact

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

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528

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

Refer to AIR

Support voltage of the vehicle electrical system /

Refer to AIR

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recharge vehicle electrical system battery
And:
Recharging high-voltage battery unit (to high voltage
charging socket)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing/replacing left trunk wheel arch
trim (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

61 00 009*

Work time to inspect and verify that the check control
message is displaying without any visible functional
issue with the left brake/rear light

1 FRU

Or
00 58 000*
And:

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

63 99 000

Work time to install, secure, and wrap the adapter
harness

2 FRU

61 25 910
And:
51 47 651
And, as applicable:

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 codes 61 00 009, 00 58 000 and 63 99 000 are not considered Main labor
operations.
*As applicable to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for claiming your diagnosis work
time, job/repair work time (WT), RO/Claim WT and/or repair explanation procedures, unless otherwise
required by State law.
And, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code Up to $3.00 Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not use the
4
BMW part number for claim submission)
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW part number)
is at the dealer net price amount for the quantity 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.
Other Repairs
When a functional issue of the left brake/rear light is visible and after performing diagnosis this results with
other eligible and covered repair work being performed, claim this work with the applicable defect code and
the labor operations that are listed in AIR (including the diagnosis).

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
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Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department

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