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SIB 34 06 21
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
(DSC) UNIT

2021-05-17

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B34 06 21 dated May 2021.
What’s New:
Situation

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

Production Date

G20

3 Series Sedan

July 17, 2019 – October 21, 2020

G22

4 Series Coupe

November 22, 2019—October 21,
2020

Affected Option
Code
With XB1G or B58D
engine
With B58D engine

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Affected vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either
in AIR, the “Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA NEXT or Warranty Vehicle
Inquiry.

SITUATION
Software in the DSC unit could cause a reduction of brake regeneration for the next 40 drive (key) cycles.
As a result, the vehicle would not satisfy certain emissions requirements.

CAUSE
Software error in the DSC control unit

CORRECTION
Program the DSC unit with ISTA 4.27.1x or higher

PROCEDURE
Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the ISPA NEXT application.
If the I-level is lower than S18A-20-11-540 :
Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.27.1x or higher (released since 12/2020).
Model
G20 (3 Series Sedan)
G22 (4 Series Coupe)

Target Integration level
S18A-20-11-540 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) when performing
programming.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to DealerSpeed / TIS / Technical
Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and encoding
Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one
time.
Select one of these open Technical Campaigns to perform and submit for updating the vehicle to the
required I-level or higher.
Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels)
as required by the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any other open programming and
encoding Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
As determined by the above, reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing
the work package information below that applies.
Defect Code:

0034590200

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Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg
#1

Labor Operation Description (Plus work)

Labor Allowance

00 70 890

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units (includes providing support
8 FRU
voltage for the vehicle electrical system and
performing a vehicle test)

00 70 891

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to or
during this workshop visit (vehicle is
already at the specified Target integration
level or higher, no repair is necessary)

Or:

#2

1 FRU

Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg

#3

Labor Operation Description (Main work)

Labor
Allowance

00 70 342

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units (includes providing support
10 FRU
voltage for the vehicle electrical system and
performing a vehicle test)

00 70 343

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to
this workshop visit (vehicle is already at
the specified Target integration level or
higher, no repair is necessary)

Or:

#4

1 FRU

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Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim
submission/reimbursement purposes. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be
claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes
and the claim comments (For example: B34 06 21 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
Programming and Encoding the 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 (including performing the IRAP Control
Unit Recovery procedure first as required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the defect code listed in this bulletin
with the applicable AIR labor operations.
Please explain this additional work (The why and the 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 the applicable test plan and the corresponding
control module-related repair work using the applicable defect code and labor operations in AIR (including
diagnosis).
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 the repair-related explanation procedures, unless
otherwise required by State law.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries

Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
Please contact the Warranty department by either using the Live Chat that’s
available in the Warranty Documentation Portal or through IDS by selecting
Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections
Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department

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