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SIB 12 03 21
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS
(DME)

2021-06-02

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure
the next time the vehicle is in the shop.

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

Production Date

G80
G82

M3 Sedan
M4 Coupe

November 11th, 2020 thru March 12th, 2021
November 23rd, 2020 thru April 1st, 2021

Affected
Engine
S58T
S58T

SITUATION
Due to an software error, the adaptation values of the actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation (ARB) may
be lost.

CAUSE
A software error relating to the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).

CORRECTION
Update the vehicle software using ISTA 4.28.4x or higher (released April 2021).

PROCEDURE
Program the vehicle using ISTA 4.28.4x or higher.
Model
Target Integration level
G80 (M3 Sedan)
S18A-21-03-540 or higher
G82 (M4 Coupe)
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 CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation.

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.

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Defect
Code:

12 03 21_SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME)

0012580500

G80 G82 Programming control units (DME)

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 70 847

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

00 70 848

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 70 303

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

00 70 304

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

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: B12 03 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:

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Please claim this consequential control module related IRAP recovery procedure (when applicable as
required)/repair work 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).
Based on which one applies 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.

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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